2000 Volkswagen Golf Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%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 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 6% 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.
“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“Front suspension is making a cranking noise while driving. This could result in lost of steering. There is a recall on this issue, but the manufacture isn't providing the consumer with any information, indicating whether or not this vehicle is covered by the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10079891, filed 2004-06“When pulling out a gas station axle had cracked, causing bolts to come apart from suspension, vehicle was inoperable. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer indicated that crack was original manufacturer's defect. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #873474, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 00V280000Sep 20, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2000–2001
Suspension: 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 2000 Volkswagen Golf
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
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