2000 Volkswagen Golf Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 6% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“1. This failure is a random shutting off of the engine when the vehicle is being driven. 2. Engine shuts off without any warnings. This has occurred when the engine was idling as well as when I am traveling at 65 MPH on a highway. Engine shutting off when traveling on a highway is a grave safety concern as drivers following are not expecting such a sharp deceleration from my vehicle. 3. The failure has not been corrected yet. The vehicle was taken to a vw dealer but the were unable to pinpoint a solution. My own research on the internet LED me to a failure of an electric relay switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173916, filed 2006-11, 81,500 miles“When any electric or electronic component on my 2000 volkwagen GOLF tdi fails, the transmission locks in 3rd gear, making acceleration very difficult. Recently, these component failures have also been resulting in complete power failures at speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10125302, filed 2005-06, 60,000 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“The right rear brake pad wore down to the metal backing plate in under 20,000 miles while all other pads were still serviceable. Brake light on the right rear had also burned out. The glove compartment door hinge snapped while opening it.”
NHTSA complaint #742882, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10228178Dec 6, 2022Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10159014Mar 22, 2019Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10158529Feb 19, 2019Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10144652Jun 6, 2018This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
- 10133469Nov 10, 2017Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- 10157832Sep 19, 2017Update to model year applicability.
- 10157828Sep 14, 2017Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- 10130748Mar 13, 2017Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
- 10128084May 20, 2016Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been…
- 10127681Feb 12, 2016Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 55% |
| 2022 | 11 | 14% |
| 2021 | 3 | 43% |
| 2020 | 2 | 33% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 | 18 | 14% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 7 | 16% |
| 2012 | 6 | 13% |
| 2011 | 18 | 16% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 11 | 15% |
| 2001 | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 14% |
| 1998 | 5 | 28% |
| 1995 | 12 | 28% |
| 1994 | 9 | 22% |
| 1993 | 3 | 43% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 3 | 38% |
| 1990 | 2 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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