Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen golf. The contact stated that the valve in the fuel causes the vehicle to stall without warning. The valve becomes clogged with the fuel. He has researched several complaints regarding this failure and stated that volkswagen is aware, but does nothing to rectify the issue. On separate occasions, the contact has been stranded in cold weather and faced near death experiences due to the stalling. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 126,900.
1999 Volkswagen Golf: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 64 complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Golf describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 26 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Wheel bearing makes a streaking noise. Also, vehicle stalls without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
While at high speeds, the engine would shut off (not stall), the cause was the power supply relay for the diesel engine.
Engine died on highway; restarted but stalled 2 more times. Replaced relay based on internet input (search 'relay 109' at www.tdiclub.com).
This vehicle stalls out intermittently. Has been back to the dealer for repairs 6 times with no resolution. Dealer service manager admits they are grasping at straws and just replacing parts to get rid of it. Vw regional manager chris o'hara refuses to buy back the car and also refuses to allow us to bring the car back for service again, even though it is still under warranty.
When driving engine misfires and stalls. Dealer has seen vehicle 5 times, and can't solve problem.
Vehicle will misfire / stall. The engine check light will illuminate. Dealer has been notified. *ak
Vehicle experienced intermittent stalling while driving.this condition occurred on several occasions. Vehicle has been at repair shop on two occasions. Dealer informed consumer that problem could not be found. Manufacturer notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Engine replacement tip
- 17 17 01
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard):
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Volkswagen Golf stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1999 Volkswagen Golf?
8 of 64 owner complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Golf (13%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Volkswagen Golf?
There are 0 recalls and 26 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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