Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 2 problems related to front suspension lower ball joint (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the Golf.

1 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem of the 1999 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 12/01/2003

I own a 1999 vw Golf gl that had to have its lower ball joints replaced because they were dangerously worn out and could have broken off at anytime. This could have caused a serious accident and injury. I had my car in the garage to have the tires replaced when the mechanic noticed the major problem. Two other mechanics agreed that these ball joints should have never wore out this badly or quickly. They stated that these vehicles should be taken off the road to fix this serious defect in a recall and I agree. We contacted vw and they denied that there was a problem with the ball joints. I disagree, and think that they should reimburse me for the cost of this dangerous and life threatening repair. If I would have never needed new tires for my car I might have not been writing this complaint. So I hope I can save someone else's injury or life too!.

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2 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 10/13/2000

Driving at approx. 30mph, ball joint of front driver's side broke causing front wheel to fall off. Car came to a screetching halt!.

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