Suspension Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 48 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volkswagen Golf

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the turbocharger failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the mechanic informed the contact that during the inspection, the rear coil spring fractured.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

2006 vw Golf tdi 70k miles of normal driving conditions in illinois. Failure of both driver and passenger side coil springs within 6 weeks of each other. In each case the coil spring broke towards the end. At the top on one side, on the bottom on the other side.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing 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 Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Front driver side coil spring broke. Backing out of driveway.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

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.   Read details...




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