2001 Volkswagen Golf Engine cooling Problems

“My vw GOLF 2001 with 2.0l gasoline engine has a o2 sensor problem. But dear could not found any recall on my car. Since there is a massive recall on o2 sensors and my car fit in the category, and it broken down right after the warrenty expires, it should be included in this recall. Also the massive air flow sensor fails after the warrenty, which it is not fixed until it has been in the dealer for 3 times!”

“The engine check light went on, I had two hoses replaced, and was told nothing else was wrong with the car. However, a day later, the light went back on. I was told the air filter needed cleaning and all was well. A day after that, the light went on again, and the car was having problems at ignition, it was stalling and just turned off. This time I was told it needed an ignition coil. That was fixed. As I was driving home, the check engine light went on again! The next morning before the dealer opened, I tried turning on the car, and now had a second light the epc (electronic control panel). …”

“Experience two exhaust system failures on two different 01 tdi vw golfs. Experienced separation the of the exhaust pipe/down pipe assy at the weld of the cat exit. One car with 179800 miles and the other with 73000 miles. As a result a strong exhaust smell was noticed in the cabin during city driving. Both cars experienced the problem within the same week.”

“While driving the brake light switch failed. As a result, vehicle was left with no indication of stopping, and the cruise control was deactivated. Consumer was concerned that he would be rear ended due to the failure. The vehicle epc light illuminated. The dealer determined from the trouble codes that the brake light switch failed along with the fuel pump relay, oxygen sensor, ect and purge valve.”

“Under normal driving conditions, the vehicle consumes engine oil at a rate that leaves the resevoir empty before it would be refilled during an oil change (all the oil is consumed within 5000 miles, the recommended oil change interval). Volkswagen maintains a policy that using one quart of oil per 1000 miles is normal for a 'modern engine,' and refuses to repair vehicles who do not meet the consumption requirement. …”