1999 Volkswagen Golf Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volkswagen Golf, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,606 miles.
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.
“I own a 1999 vw GOLF gl that had to have its lower ball joints replaced because they were dangerously worn out and could have broken off at anytime. This could have caused a serious accident and injury. I had my car in the garage to have the tires replaced when the mechanic noticed the major problem. Two other mechanics agreed that these ball joints should have never wore out this badly or quickly. They stated that these vehicles should be taken off the road to fix this serious defect in a recall and I agree. We contacted vw and they denied that there was a problem with the ball joints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062061, filed 2004-03, 72,606 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 11% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 12% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Volkswagen Golf
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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