NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,806 miles

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1999 Volkswagen Golf engine problems

engine problem

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1999 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #5

Oct 142004

Golf 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, a banging noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the motor mounts inside of the engine needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

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problem #4

Jul 012003

Golf 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 83,710 miles
Driver's side engine mount broken.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 272002

Golf

  • 42,500 miles
I am concerned that since this engine mount failed, what about the mount on the other side" is there a potential safety issue? are there other Golf owners out there who will potentially be experiencing this same problem? it seems unbelievable to me that an engine mount could fail on this new of a car with this few number of miles. Am I wrong in my assumption" ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760138

- Harker Heights, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jan 312003

Golf 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,822 miles
Four year old car with 42,822 miles. Check engine light flashed a few time on accelerating Thursday night. Check engine light went solid Friday morning, and on my way to the dealer the engine siezed. VW tells me the engine is completely dead.

- Seattle, WA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 151999

Golf

  • miles
Car went into dip in road, oil pan cracked open without any prior warning lights or notification. Local dealer states engine needs replacement. No parts available anywhere in the us. Oil pan made of porous, pot-metal which appears weakened by air bubbles. Cost estimate exceeds more than half the price of the vehicle. Now have a car that is unusable and we are still paying lease payments. No company should be allowed to sell cars without part availability. Please help.

- Altadena, CA, USA

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