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2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 115 repairs.
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

Engine not specified

Volkswagen Golf in District of Columbia, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

73000 mi

US $750
Rusted exhaust system 

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2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

Volkswagen Golf in Iowa, United States
Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

90000 mi

US $55
Shift lever spline worn away, loss of shifter action (stuck in 1st gear). New OEM shift lever ordered from dealer and self-installed. 

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2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in California, United States
Jul 2007 - Jul 2008
Aug 2007

122000 mi

US $880
Power steering hose was reported leaking by previous mechanic so it was replaced. 
Sep 2007

126000 mi

US $880
New power steering hose installed. 
May 2008

137000 mi

US $1083
Faulty battery as well as cracked coolant housing 
Jun 2008

137000 mi

US $800
Alternator is considered dead but mechanic could not confirm as he suggested it was a bad battery. Replaced battery and it still doesnt start after engine has been cold. 

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2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

177000 mi

US $1486
Fan controller unit died-burned out primary + auxiliary cooling fans. I noticed the issue approx. 11 wks prior & called the shop. Shop missed issue via phone + during inspection-diagnosis occurred after owner req. SA to drive car prior to payment. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Manitoba, Canada
May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

101060 mi

C $1050
Brakes were worn out; pads and rotors. Tie rods needed to be replaced as well. 
Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2014
Nov 2010

183000 mi

US $1050
Problems with driver's and right rear door lock: right rear would not lock properly. Driver's door lock could not be turned with the key and often would not lock; caused headlight-on warning not to work, and alarm sometimes failed to arm. 
Sep 2011

194000 mi

US $500
Yet another door latch problem. Effing VW door latches! 
Jan 2012

US $200
Water leaking into interior - turned out windshield drains were blocked with debris Car wasn't warming up fully; replaced thermostat. 
Aug 2012

202500 mi

US $1900
Replaced rear shocks. Previous owner had installed poorly performing aftermarket shocks and they were worn out. Replaced front and rear pads and rotors; leaking rear caliper and rusted rear bracket. Replacement caliper includes correct bracket only for cars assembled AFTER 06/99, so had to ALSO source used part to get the correct bracket for our car. 
Oct 2012

205800 mi

US $900
Was leaking coolant. Shop replaced metal cooling tube, which had corroded and was leaking. Apparently this is common with VWs, and takes a number of hours to repair because of the location in the engine compartment. 
Dec 2013

214000 mi

US $160
I think the mechanic unplugged some hidden debris traps that were plugged up, causing water problems in the interior. Classic VW overengineering problem. Due to this winter's drought we are not yet able to confirm whether leaks are fixed. 
Feb 2014

215000 mi

US $350
Original starter failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit (new units no longer available). Technically did not require a tow because I pointed it downhill and bump-started it, but most people would have needed it towed (esp. w/diesel in cold wx 
Dec 2014

218000 mi

US $200
Needed glow plug replacement. Old plug was rusted in place, possibly requiring drilling and tapping new threads. ABS sensor failed, disabling the system. Bracket holding the sensor was rusted and falling apart, requiring fabrication of new mount to repair. 
Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States
Aug 2007 - Apr 2012
Jan 2008

128000 mi

US $80
Driver's window came loose from retaining clips. I (owner) was able to reattach it, repair took 3 hours, required no new parts. I had to replace the serpentine belt tensioner on my 2000 VW Golf. The belt was fine (had replaced at normal interval), but the tensioner pulley has worn out. Did it myself in 45 minutes. 
Jun 2008

133000 mi

US $15
Crankcase vent hose (elbow from valve to intake hose) leaking oil. Replaced with newer (used) vent hose from salvage yard. 
Jul 2010

146000 mi

US $3
Switch in driver door went bad, car did not know when door was open, which confused the auto-lock system. Replaced one switch, cost $1.50. 
Dec 2010

149000 mi

US $40
Fuel gelled due to summer fuel left in too late, freezing temps gelled the diesel. Had to be towed home, warm up car in garage over night, change fuel filters, pump out old fuel. 
Feb 2011

150800 mi

US $20
Fuel was leaking from the thermostatic t on the fuel filter, as it had cracked. New it was 12 dollars plus shipping, fixed the problem entirely. 
Apr 2011

153500 mi

US $80
Thermostat stuck open, replaced it myself, including new coolant (not cheap on a vw) 
Jan 2012

159000 mi

US $20
Fuel pump lost prime due to old hard fuel hose leaking air, and fuel pump seals going bad. 
Feb 2012

159000 mi

US $300
Oil leak at the oil cooler repaired. 
Mar 2012

159000 mi

US $500
Tie rods wore out. Also found LCA bushings to be shot, alignment done as well. Price included reattaching 3 windows to their clips. LCA bushings shot, replaced Windows came off clips that hold them, due to use when frozen (annual event). Reattached, half hour each, no new parts needed. 
Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - May 2013
May 2011

155000 mi
Original rear muffler hanger broke at muffler. A friend wielded it back on. It looks solid. 
Sep 2011

164300 mi

C $770
Strut spring was broken. Both front strut springs and control arms were replaced and wheel alignment performed. 
Mar 2012

166160 mi

C $80
Brake fluid leak at bleeder valve. 
Nov 2012

187400 mi

C $200
Caliper was sticking and was replaced plus wear items. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Saskatchewan, Canada
May 2012 - Jul 2021
Jun 2013

155000 mi

C $100
Battery keeps going dead 
Aug 2013

155900 mi
Battery kept going dead. Bad grounding cable from starter to battery. Rebuilt transmission 
May 2014

158800 mi

C $400
replaced starter 
Sep 2018

172980 mi

C $400
Brake caliper stuck and started to leak. Pads and rotor wore out becouse of it. 
Jun 2019

135780 mi

C $500
Water pump replaced for the third time in 30000km 
Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

147960 mi
leak of power steering oil 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Michigan, United States
Sep 2006 - Jun 2018
Mar 2010

54000 mi

US $149
Crank position sensor replaced, coolant temperature sensor replaced 
Oct 2010

57500 mi

US $184
Crank Position Sensor failed, coolant temperature sensor failed. The CPS failure disables the spark ignition system and the car doesn't run. Coolant sensor failure throws a CEL and causes the engine to run rich. 
Nov 2010

60000 mi

US $27
Clamp between the catalytic converter and the rest of the exhaust system failed. Required replacement of the part. 10 minutes to replace. Good to go. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011

113000 mi

US $600
Needed front brake job. Also repaired broken SRS system wire which made indicator light stay on. 
Volkswagen Golf in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Jan 2011

116000 mi

US $350
radiator leak oil check tube had to be replaced. 
Mar 2011

118000 mi

US $350
Ignition switch replaced. Battery replaced. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2010 - Oct 2010
Apr 2010

165000 mi

US $100
Front control arm bushings were worn out and needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2010

167000 mi

US $30
Rear bushings worn out 
Sep 2010

171000 mi

US $25
Climate control fan stopped working. Switch had to be replaced 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States
Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
Nov 2006

69000 mi

US $200
Check engine light resulted in O2 sensor replacement. Light came back on. Both times the same code was retrieved. Vacuum lines replaced second time. Capital Eurocars in Tallahassee, FL is incompetant. 
Oct 2007

75000 mi

US $300
Coolant flange at rear of cylinder head leaking. Part was replaced curing leak. 
Feb 2009

89000 mi

US $1100
Replaced worn front suspension components. 
Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States
May 2008 - Feb 2012
Jul 2009

101000 mi

US $150
Replaced CV axle on driver side. 
Sep 2011

117000 mi

US $100
Front Passenger wheel bearing making excessive noise. Replacement bearings purchased online and replaced at home. 
Volkswagen Golf in Iowa, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010

75000 mi

US $50
Interior trim around the driver side door (top-side) came un-glued and was sagging badly. Upholstery shop re-attached the trim. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

203000 mi

US $500
front wheels bearings 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Hawaii, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

82000 mi

US $520
VW has a security cut key for the ignition and the ignition broke and would not engage the engine. First the dealer charged me ($120) to "Diagnose" the problem and then with parts and labor (another $400) I finally got my car back after (7) days. 

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2000 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatch

174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2011
Jul 2009

135000 mi

US $300
Replace failed belt tensioner 
Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2013
Apr 2010

98300 mi
Coolant leak, bad water pump, bad auxiliary water pump. Decided to replace entire cooling system rather than cheap out. Jury rigged broken glove box hinge. Took apart interior seeking water leak, but still don't know where it is. I tried to do some wiring to get my airbag light to turn off and that was successful for about 2 weeks. Light's back on again. 
Dec 2010

110000 mi

US $125
Power Steering pump making loud squeal and steering a bit tight. Drain power steering fluid, replace pump and also decided to replace pulley tensioner. Replaced power steering pump and pulley tensioner. 
Apr 2011

11300 mi

US $365
Replace coolant temperature sensor. Replace pre and post cat oxygen sensors. Replace driver side cooling fan.  Replace driver side cooling fan.  Replace pre and post cat oxygen sensors Replace coolant temperature sensor 
Aug 2011

117000 mi

US $10
Vacuum hose leak per code PO411 as written up in DIY articles. Replaced rubber tube, cleared code, and car runs great now. 
Dec 2011

119000 mi

US $14
Rubber hose to reserve coolant tank damaged and leaking profusely. Cut off bad section and reattached. 
May 2012

121700 mi

US $425
Check engine light PO411. Secondary air filtration system. System seems to work. Possible issue with valve. Changed all vacuum lines. Passed inspection. 
Dec 2012

125000 mi

US $320
Power steering pulley put on backwards. Flipped around. Small coolant leak. Located and decided to leave alone and try k seal until problem is more substantial. 
Mar 2013

125000 mi

US $275
driver rear caliper leak -> replaced 
Nov 2013

130000 mi

US $600
Cooling leak in hard to reach location. Replace all plastic associated with it. 
Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2009 - May 2015
Feb 2010

79000 mi

US $400
Front window regulator clips. 
Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2008 - Dec 2009
Dec 2008

62000 mi

US $330
Thermostat Housing – Slow Coolant leak from front of engine. 
Jul 2009

70000 mi

US $15
Power mirror switch – Knob broke off. Purchased part from Ebay and DIY. 
Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

69000 mi

US $190
Replace worn rear struts 
Oct 2009

85000 mi

US $650
Replaced all 4 struts; rear replacements were too stiff, found two different struts for rear 
Nov 2009

85000 mi

US $15
Headlight burned out 
Volkswagen GTI VR6 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2006 - Dec 2013
Feb 2011

156000 mi

US $80
oil leak. replaced oil pressure switch and gasket 
Sep 2011

160000 mi
AC and heat not working.  ASR+ABS light on in instrument cluster.  power steering fluid leaking 
Aug 2012

166000 mi

US $230
leaking power steering fluid. replace high pressure hose 
Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Germany
Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
May 2009

66960 mi

€1400
Air conditioner compressor froze up, which broke the serpentine belt destroying the the water pump and tension pulley because not enough clearance designed in. Dealer replaced the water pump, pulley, belt and tension pulley assembly. Compressor okay. 
Jul 2009

68820 mi

€150
O2 sensor. They made the replacement very difficult by designing unnecessary difficulty into replacing these components. (very poor design) 
Nov 2009

71300 mi

€236
Replaced AC pump. 
Dec 2009

71920 mi

€12
Backup lights quit working the dealer wants $500 to repair, I did the repair using aftermarket switch from radio shack for $12 and 3 hours of my time. Very difficult to access switch assembly (Very poor design). 
Jan 2010

72540 mi

€1
Passenger window lift broke (2nd time) dropping window inside door during a rainstorm. Dealer wanted $250, said free replacement program over - thank-you VW. I taped the window up, replaced it myself. I improved the lift so it can not break again. Glove box hinge broke on one side, $250 for dealer fix, I said no and repaired it by using steel pin and 2 hours of my time. Very difficult to work on or replace. Plastic broke on seat belt attachment cover on door pillar $25 for new part, I said not and I glued it back together with a reinforcer. Design used very thin plastic which yells break me (very poor design). 

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1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

Engine not specified

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010

130000 mi

US $50
Replaced the motor and arms for the windshield wipers. Arms had seized and blown the motor (over the last 2 years) 

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1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Volkswagen Golf in Argentina
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

57040 mi

$300
Changed suspension (bumpers) 

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1999.5 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Aug 2010

178200 mi

US $300
Front wheel bearings Rebuilt right front axle, repacked grease in left front axle. 
Jun 2011

191000 mi

US $300
Coil was replaced due to cracks, first start on a wet or moist day didn't like to start.  
Jul 2011

191000 mi
When sold, in need of new shocks all four corners valve cover gasket,  and PCV valve. 

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1999.5 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Indiana, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2011
Oct 2010

86000 mi

US $725
Replacement of front axles. An exhaust sleeve had fallen off and needed repair. 
May 2011

88300 mi

US $200
speed sensor on one of the wheel failed and needed replacement. 

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1999.5 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Golf in Maine, United States
Feb 2012 - Aug 2014
Oct 2012

184700 mi

US $865
All engine mounts were replaced.  Front strut mounts were also replaced. Front rotors and pads were replaced = maintenance. 
Mar 2013

191000 mi

US $216
Rusted section of exhaust had to be replaced. 
Jun 2013

192000 mi

US $146
Front right caliper replaced. 
Sep 2013

196000 mi

US $1081
All rear Calipers, Rotors, Pads 
Dec 2013

197000 mi

US $168
Replaced both parking brake cables. 
Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States
Dec 2006 - Dec 2008
Apr 2008

206000 mi

US $25
Serpentine belt idler pulley broke. Pulley uses a metal bearing with a plastic roller. Roller broke and separated from bearing causing serpentine belt to come off. Idler was replaced with no other problems encountered. 

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