1995 Volkswagen Golf Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 23%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 10 complaints about the equipment of the 1995 Volkswagen Golf, 23% 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.
“The manufacturer will not send him his scissor jack regarding recall 95v054000. Consumer states he received written notification from manufacturer about a jack recall, and consumer would be sent a replacement, the jack never came and consumer has called every six weeks their explanation is that they are sending it or it will not be available until the next month or two, the jack can not be obtained from the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #985485, filed 1996-06“A/c compressor and condenser failed-valve did not open properly- need to replace the whole unit instead of valve only. Common problem with vw. Nhtsa should have this unit recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #725879, filed 2000-07“Volkswagen of america has not sent her her recall eplacement for the jack since november of 1995. She has called them every three months since then and still no replacemnt jack.”
NHTSA complaint #809824, filed 1997-03“Received recall letter regarding jack not being properly machined during manufacture. Contacted manufacturer many times, not repaired due to lack of parts. 95v-054.”
NHTSA complaint #807047, filed 1997-02Related recalls
- 95V054000Mar 13, 1995The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1993–1995, Jetta 1993–1995
Related service bulletins
- 10159010Mar 27, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10157383Jun 22, 2017VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10128055Feb 1, 2017This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Oct 31, 2016Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10128105Jun 29, 2015This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns…
- 10128104Jun 22, 2015This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage…
- 10241266Apr 10, 2014Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- 10124348Apr 10, 2014Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles…
- 10122255Feb 11, 2014Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
| 1995 | 10 | 23% |
| 1994 | 4 | 10% |
| 1993 | 3 | 43% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Volkswagen Golf
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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