There are 4 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Golfin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THE MATERIAL THAT WAS USED TO INSULATE THE VEHICLE RELEASED A TOXIC ODOR THAT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HAVE HEADACHES, AND A RASH. THE MANUFACTURER FILED COMPLAINT 110328029 AND ADVISED HIM TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,909 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,236.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE GRAB BAR SCREWS LOOSENED AND THE GRAB BAR FELL OFF IN THE PASSENGER'S HAND. THE GRAB BAR WAS ALWAYS USED TO POSITION THE PASSENGER GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE OR IN TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT DETERMINED THE GRAB BAR SHOULD BE REPLACED.
THE CAR HAS HAD SQUEAKING AND CREAKING FRONT DOORS SINCE TWO WEEKS AFTER DELIVERY. THE DEALER HAS TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO LUBRICATE, ADJUST THE DOOR AND STRIKER. THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN SOLVED. IT CAN BE HEARD WHENEVER THE CAR ACCELERATES, DECELERATES, OR CHANGES DIRECTION. IT ALSO HAS BUZZES, CREAKS, SQUEAKS, AND RATTLES IN THE DASH. THE PROBLEM IS GROWING WORSE AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO SOLVE IT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE IT WAS TWO WEEKS OLD. IT ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT AT PRESENT.*AK
THE VEHICLES REAR DRIVER SIDE LID STRUT POPPED OUT AND SLAMMED DOWN BENDING THE STRUT. YH
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026