Power Train Related Problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the constant velocity joint (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf

The Constant Velocity Joint problem

2000 Volkswagen Golf front axle shafts were replaced due to cv joint failure. The right front caliper froze, power steering hose had to be replaced due to leakage located near the rear of the hose. ** received 10-20-** due to the calipers being replaced, the rotors had to be turned and the brakes   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

When pulling out a gas station axle had cracked, causing bolts to come apart from suspension, vehicle was inoperable. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer indicated that crack was original manufacturer's defect. Please provide any further details.   Read details...

The Clutch Broken problem

2000 Golf GLS. Replaced clutch in March 2008 at 135k miles. Replaced clutch failed in November 2009 after 15k miles on highway! car towed to nearest vw dealership. Clutch replaced. Vw refused to pay for cost of replacing clutch saying not cover under warranty even though failure only after 15k.   Read details...


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