Complaints
76
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Volkswagen Golf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#25 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:56,344 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 56,344 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 5 | — | — | 40,467 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 51,622 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 126,900 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 215,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — |
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