Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver's side engine mount broken.
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.
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.