2000 Volkswagen Golf Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,028miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 14% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,028 miles. 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.
“My Volkswagen GOLF tdi had to have the rear rotors and brake pads replaced with less than 30,000 miles. The front brakes were still in good shape. The service person noted that brake dust sticks to the sliding parts and causes the brakes to stick and wear. The rear brake pads were totally worn and the rotors scored. At 36,000 mile my car's brakes are making a grinding noises again when the brake pedal is not depressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10025518, filed 2003-07, 27,000 miles“2000 Volkswagen GOLF cv joints failed, right front caliper froze, faulty steering hose. The battery was replaced twice and the wheel bearing failed at an unusual low mileage. The front seat had a piece of metal that was molded.”
NHTSA complaint #10148614, filed 2006-01, 52,028 miles“2000 Volkswagen GOLF front axle shafts were replaced due to cv joint failure. The right front caliper froze, power steering hose had to be replaced due to leakage located near the rear of the hose. ***nar received 10-20-05*** due to the calipers being replaced, the rotors had to be turned and the brakes had to be replaced. The front wheel bearing was replaced. The front seat had a piece of metal that was molded break when the vehicle only had 36,600 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10141045, filed 2005-10, 52,028 miles“Rear rotors and pads needed to be replaced at 27,830 miles. While these are primarily cit/local miles, I have never experienced such a premature failure of a brake component. This is possibly a dsign fla and I was wondering if the nhsta had a section of their database that reflected a series of thhese failures.”
NHTSA complaint #766666, filed 2002-09“Hydraulic system kept brake pads pushed against rotors, burned out all 4 brakes,in addition the computer system designed to indicate brake failure failed to register any warning of the iminent failure of the system. The vehicle had a new york state inspection only one month earlier and less than one thousand miles before the complete brake failure!”
NHTSA complaint #762965, filed 2002-06Related recalls
- 07V063000Feb 20, 2007On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1999–2006, GTI 1999–2006, Beetle 2001–2007 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10243015Nov 17, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10238566Jun 18, 2013If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
- 10237700Jul 23, 2010For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a…
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 2000 Volkswagen Golf
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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