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1998 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are electrical system (18%) and exhaust system (18%).

At a glance

Complaints
28 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 21% of complaints
Recalls
1

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 21% of complaints. Next are electrical system (18%) and exhaust system (18%).

  • Engine 21%
  • Electrical system 18%
  • Exhaust system 18%
  • Transmission 11%
  • Brakes 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 1998 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.

All 1 recall campaigns for the 1998 Volkswagen Golf

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