2000 Volkswagen Golf Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 5% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“The car has had squeaking and creaking front doors since two weeks after delivery. The dealer has tried several times to lubricate, adjust the door and striker. The problem has never been solved. It can be heard whenever the car accelerates, decelerates, or changes direction. It also has buzzes, creaks, squeaks, and rattles in the dash. The problem is growing worse and no one knows how to solve it. This car has been doing this since it was two weeks old. It only has 30,000 miles on it at present.”
NHTSA complaint #10072966, filed 2004-05, 200 miles“The contact stated while entering the vehicle, the grab bar screws loosened and the grab bar fell off in the passenger's hand. The grab bar was always used to position the passenger getting into the vehicle or in turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealership that determined the grab bar should be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10168785, filed 2006-09, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10095564Jun 7, 2016To update claim processing statement.
- 10121169Mar 28, 2016Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or…
- 10121113Feb 3, 2016Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. It gives examples on where to check for repair…
- 10213835Jan 25, 2016Technical Bulletins.
- 10121088Jan 19, 2016Information on areas Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. Also gives examples of how to calculate cost to repair…
- 10123022Jul 20, 2015Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door): Corrosion under the door fold in the area of the extra seal and the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) foil. This…
- 10121263Mar 2, 2015Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor…
- 10238041Dec 17, 2014Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 7% |
| 2016 | 7 | 8% |
| 2015 | 10 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
| 1995 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
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 28, 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