1999 Volkswagen Golf GLS review from North America
"Worst car I ever owned!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upon delivery I discovered parts broken/missing (rear window washer nozzle, battery cover, driver's side headlamp missing parts for aiming adjustment).
Check engine indicator came on for one week. Indicator went out on it's own before I was able to have it looked at by dealer.
Within one month the check engine indicator came on again, staying on for three solid weeks. Car is plagued with hard starting when cold, automatic transmission 'surges' when starting the car while in park with the parking brake on. Transmission goes into 'fail mode', car's transmission stayed in one gear when in drive.
Car's self diagnostic computer gave sixteen distress codes when the dealer's technician ran a diagnostic test. Dealer will not share any more information than I have mentioned.
General comments?
Looking into filing for a Lemon Law claim. Called VWoA's Customer Relations Department to file a complaint and get a case number. E-mailed the dealer expressing my feelings about my treatment by servicewriter. Notified dealer and VWoA that I am considering filing for relief under the provisions of the Lemon Law. Gave dealer and VWoA 30 days to remedy my car's defect(s) before I file a Lemon Law claim.
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| Handles great while everything falls off of it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 four cyl. gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 368 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9400 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger 4X4 Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2000 |