2001 Volkswagen Golf engine problems

Filed Dec 31, 2009 · Engine · 183,600 miles · MI

Vw dealer performed 2nd required timing belt/water pump change at 154626 miles, 5400 earlier than required, at approx 183600 miles, 30k miles later water pump failed upon removal of water pump found plastic impeller slipping / not attached to metal drive shaft. As a result of the failed water pump, the engine over heated. Due to defect history did not install new vw manufactured water pump, plastic/composite impeller,. Required an aftermarket oem built water pump, with metal impeller assembly to be installed on vehicle. The removed damage water pump is available for inspection.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Engine · 73,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. While driving approximately 60 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine experienced low power, rough idling, and hesitation. The check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failures were related to the coil pack. The vehicle was repaired. On two separate occasions after the repair, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures with no resolutions. The vehicle currently is inoperable and has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Engine · 88,001 miles · CA

The dealership sold me a vehicle with the knowledge that it has problems with oil leaks and oil consumption (as well as other problems) experienced with the previous owner. I returned the vehicle for servicing 4 days after purchased and have made 8 repair attempts. The vehicle will be returned, for the second time, to the dealership and resold to another unsuspecting person unless it is properly noted to autocheck and carfax that it is a lemon and has been bought back twice.

Filed Jun 15, 2007 · Engine · 73,000 miles · IL

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). The car turned on, but gears and the whole system was down, and I couldn't even switch gears. That was hard to get it on a tow truck to drive it back to the dealer. That was replaced, and at that point I was told of a recall that was issued for the car, so it stayed at the dealer to repair the recall. A recall I was never told about, by mail or otherwise, although I have not moved in 2 years, and prior to that I lived with my parents. Anything sent to me to either address, does get to me. After the recall was fixed, the engine light went on again. The car has been in and out of the shop for over 2 weeks and they can't figure out was is wrong with it.

Filed May 9, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · 104,000 miles · NY

Check engine light flashed while car urged/stalled/surged/stalled. Check engine light remained on. Brought vehicle to mechanic, coded category non performance. Cat replaced with o2 sensors at $900. Light/ surged/stalled and returned to mechanic immediately. He replaced genuine volkswagen plugs, wires, and ignition coil. No cracks were found, but replaced anyway at $300. Light continued to illuminate, t and remained lit within 40 miles of reset, codes category, bank 1. Ran rough and smelled of raw gas once light went on. Recall did not cover this model although the failure was identical. Only 2.0 aeg motors covered not 2.0 azg to 120000. Quirky operation will result in an accident. Self limiting use of vehicle until problem diagnosed and repaired- o2 sensors at $187 each x 2 in exhaust were next.

Filed Nov 19, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 79,900 miles · FL

Multiple issues regarding vehicle reliability: replacement (twice) of oil transmission lines, repair to turbo system, and now replacement of diesel "glow plugs", cabling and failure of starter motor.

Filed Feb 25, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 99,500 miles · OH

Complete failure of engine at highway speeds.

Filed Feb 11, 2005 · Engine, Lights · 44,642 miles · MD

Turn signals stopped working. They do not come on at all. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and there were no recalls. *ak the check light illuminated due to a leaking recirculation valve.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,800 miles · NJ

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. *ak 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.