2001 Volkswagen Golf Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,189miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,189 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.
“My 2001 vw GOLF has hydraulic bushings in the rear axle and one of them leaked fluid. Unfortunately, the bushings are integral to the axle and cant be replaced without replacing the entire axle. As a matter of fact, vw has a technical service bulletin on it (c 42-99-01). I requested from the dealer that vw pay for replacing the rear axle but vw feels it is not a safety related issue. Based on my limited knowledge of hydraulic bushings, I would expect some play in the rear axle which would affect the handling characteristics of my vehicle and thus its safety. Your comments would be appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10124093, filed 2005-06, 48,500 miles“Have experienced squeaking sounds in car for months from the right side of car while going around corners. 2/26/02 went to dealership. Dealership test-drove car. Applied helocopter tape to all 4 doors. Adjusted r/f door striker pin. Car back to dealership on 3/22/02. Squeaking and rattling persisted. Dealership thought might be dry latches. Lubed all door latches and door seals.”
NHTSA complaint #760466, filed 2002-04Related 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 2001 Volkswagen Golf
32 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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