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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.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (33%)
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 200973000 miUS $750 | Rusted exhaust system | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf in Iowa, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200890000 miUS $55 | Shift lever spline worn away, loss of shifter action (stuck in 1st gear). New OEM shift lever ordered from dealer and self-installed. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen GTI VR6 in California, United States Jul 2007 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Aug 2007122000 miUS $880 | Power steering hose was reported leaking by previous mechanic so it was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2007126000 miUS $880 | New power steering hose installed. | ||
| May 2008137000 miUS $1083 | Faulty battery as well as cracked coolant housing | ||
| Jun 2008137000 miUS $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. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009177000 miUS $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. | ||
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 2012101060 miC $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 2010183000 miUS $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 2011194000 miUS $500 | Yet another door latch problem. Effing VW door latches! | ||
| Jan 2012US $200 | Water leaking into interior - turned out windshield drains were blocked with debris Car wasn't warming up fully; replaced thermostat. | ||
| Aug 2012202500 miUS $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 2012205800 miUS $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 2013214000 miUS $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 2014215000 miUS $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 2014218000 miUS $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 2008128000 miUS $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 2008133000 miUS $15 | Crankcase vent hose (elbow from valve to intake hose) leaking oil. Replaced with newer (used) vent hose from salvage yard. | ||
| Jul 2010146000 miUS $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 2010149000 miUS $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 2011150800 miUS $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 2011153500 miUS $80 | Thermostat stuck open, replaced it myself, including new coolant (not cheap on a vw) | ||
| Jan 2012159000 miUS $20 | Fuel pump lost prime due to old hard fuel hose leaking air, and fuel pump seals going bad. | ||
| Feb 2012159000 miUS $300 | Oil leak at the oil cooler repaired. | ||
| Mar 2012159000 miUS $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 2011155000 mi | Original rear muffler hanger broke at muffler. A friend wielded it back on. It looks solid. | ||
| Sep 2011164300 miC $770 | Strut spring was broken. Both front strut springs and control arms were replaced and wheel alignment performed. | ||
| Mar 2012166160 miC $80 | Brake fluid leak at bleeder valve. | ||
| Nov 2012187400 miC $200 | Caliper was sticking and was replaced plus wear items. | ||
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 2013155000 miC $100 | Battery keeps going dead | ||
| Aug 2013155900 mi | Battery kept going dead. Bad grounding cable from starter to battery. Rebuilt transmission | ||
| May 2014158800 miC $400 | replaced starter | ||
| Sep 2018172980 miC $400 | Brake caliper stuck and started to leak. Pads and rotor wore out becouse of it. | ||
| Jun 2019135780 miC $500 | Water pump replaced for the third time in 30000km | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Dec 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013147960 mi | leak of power steering oil | ||
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 201054000 miUS $149 | Crank position sensor replaced, coolant temperature sensor replaced | ||
| Oct 201057500 miUS $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 201060000 miUS $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. | ||
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 2011113000 miUS $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 2011116000 miUS $350 | radiator leak oil check tube had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 2011118000 miUS $350 | Ignition switch replaced. Battery replaced. | ||
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 2010165000 miUS $100 | Front control arm bushings were worn out and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2010167000 miUS $30 | Rear bushings worn out | ||
| Sep 2010171000 miUS $25 | Climate control fan stopped working. Switch had to be replaced | ||
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 200669000 miUS $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 200775000 miUS $300 | Coolant flange at rear of cylinder head leaking. Part was replaced curing leak. | ||
| Feb 200989000 miUS $1100 | Replaced worn front suspension components. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jul 2009101000 miUS $150 | Replaced CV axle on driver side. | ||
| Sep 2011117000 miUS $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 201075000 miUS $50 | Interior trim around the driver side door (top-side) came un-glued and was sagging badly. Upholstery shop re-attached the trim. | ||
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 2011203000 miUS $500 | front wheels bearings | ||
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 200982000 miUS $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. | ||
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 2009135000 miUS $300 | Replace failed belt tensioner | ||
| Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Apr 201098300 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 2010110000 miUS $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 201111300 miUS $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 2011117000 miUS $10 | Vacuum hose leak per code PO411 as written up in DIY articles. Replaced rubber tube, cleared code, and car runs great now. | ||
| Dec 2011119000 miUS $14 | Rubber hose to reserve coolant tank damaged and leaking profusely. Cut off bad section and reattached. | ||
| May 2012121700 miUS $425 | Check engine light PO411. Secondary air filtration system. System seems to work. Possible issue with valve. Changed all vacuum lines. Passed inspection. | ||
| Dec 2012125000 miUS $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 2013125000 miUS $275 | driver rear caliper leak -> replaced | ||
| Nov 2013130000 miUS $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 201079000 miUS $400 | Front window regulator clips. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 200862000 miUS $330 | Thermostat Housing – Slow Coolant leak from front of engine. | ||
| Jul 200970000 miUS $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 200769000 miUS $190 | Replace worn rear struts | ||
| Oct 200985000 miUS $650 | Replaced all 4 struts; rear replacements were too stiff, found two different struts for rear | ||
| Nov 200985000 miUS $15 | Headlight burned out | ||
| Volkswagen GTI VR6 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2006 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 2011156000 miUS $80 | oil leak. replaced oil pressure switch and gasket | ||
| Sep 2011160000 mi | AC and heat not working. ASR+ABS light on in instrument cluster. power steering fluid leaking | ||
| Aug 2012166000 miUS $230 | leaking power steering fluid. replace high pressure hose | ||
| Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Germany Apr 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| May 200966960 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 200968820 mi€150 | O2 sensor. They made the replacement very difficult by designing unnecessary difficulty into replacing these components. (very poor design) | ||
| Nov 200971300 mi€236 | Replaced AC pump. | ||
| Dec 200971920 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 201072540 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). | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010130000 miUS $50 | Replaced the motor and arms for the windshield wipers. Arms had seized and blown the motor (over the last 2 years) | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf in Argentina Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200857040 mi$300 | Changed suspension (bumpers) | ||
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 2010178200 miUS $300 | Front wheel bearings Rebuilt right front axle, repacked grease in left front axle. | ||
| Jun 2011191000 miUS $300 | Coil was replaced due to cracks, first start on a wet or moist day didn't like to start. | ||
| Jul 2011191000 mi | When sold, in need of new shocks all four corners valve cover gasket, and PCV valve. | ||
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 201086000 miUS $725 | Replacement of front axles. An exhaust sleeve had fallen off and needed repair. | ||
| May 201188300 miUS $200 | speed sensor on one of the wheel failed and needed replacement. | ||
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 2012184700 miUS $865 | All engine mounts were replaced. Front strut mounts were also replaced. Front rotors and pads were replaced = maintenance. | ||
| Mar 2013191000 miUS $216 | Rusted section of exhaust had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2013192000 miUS $146 | Front right caliper replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013196000 miUS $1081 | All rear Calipers, Rotors, Pads | ||
| Dec 2013197000 miUS $168 | Replaced both parking brake cables. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Apr 2008206000 miUS $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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