2000 Volkswagen Golf Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,014miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, 6% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,014 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.
“2000 GOLF gls. Replaced clutch in march 2008 at 135k miles. Replaced clutch failed in november 2009 after 15k miles on highway! Car towed to nearest vw dealership. Clutch replaced. Vw refused to pay for cost of replacing clutch saying not cover under warranty even though failure only after 15k.”
NHTSA complaint #10293090, filed 2009-11, 150,000 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“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“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.”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 25 | 31% |
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 13 | 21% |
| 2018 | 4 | 14% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 19% |
| 2011 | 21 | 19% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 11% |
| 2004 | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 22% |
| 1997 | 3 | 43% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
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