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1999 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. Next are electrical system (16%) and fuel system (16%).

At a glance

Complaints
76 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 20% of complaints
Recalls
4
Fuel economy
22 to 24 MPG combined

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

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volkswagen Golf. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 20% of complaints. Next are electrical system (16%) and fuel system (16%).

  • Engine 20%
  • Electrical system 16%
  • Fuel system 16%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 11%
  • Lighting 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 4 recall campaigns for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1999 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 28 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

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