1995 Volkswagen Golf Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Volkswagen Golf, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wiring under the hood is terrible- sunroof latch broke after 2years- battery leaks 3 times causing damages to the power steering reservoir twice, master cylinder leaks so often. Plastic parts that the mfg are using are bad quality therefore causing constant breakdows .. Ak..”
NHTSA complaint #725878, filed 2000-07“Consumer received a letter from dealer about two recalls, one is on the hood latch recall #98v160000, and the other is the rear brake line recall #98v195000. Dealer still does not have parts.”
NHTSA complaint #829301, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 98V195000Aug 17, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. The line could be…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1993–1995, Jetta 1993–1995, GTI 1993–1995
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 29% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 8 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 5 | 12% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 9% |
| 2000 | 12 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 8 | 20% |
| 1990 | 2 | 20% |
| 1989 | 4 | 24% |
Other parts of the 1995 Volkswagen Golf
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology