1995 Volkswagen Golf
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1995 Volkswagen Golf. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. the line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. the latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. a stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.
When installed in the vehicles, a tie wrap IS used to guide the cruise control cable in the engine compartment. some tie wraps have been installed with a large loop opening improperly guiding the cable which could prevent the throttle from returning to its full idle position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The engine speed may not return to idle increasing thepotential for a vehicle collision.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the cruise control tie wrap and install a newly designed guide.
The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This ridge can damage the inside thread of the jack's scissor shoe when the jack IS used to lift the vehicle. The jack could collapse with the possibility that a person standing close to the vehicle could be injured.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a new jack.
Owner complaints
43 complaints4 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
The speedometer works fine in the morning, but after work (approx 5 pm) it either does not work or only works for a few minutes/miles. Sometimes tapping on the front of the gauge helps it resume registering the speed, sometimes it does not help. I searched the internet and found several other owners of VW golf/cabrio/jetta of similar model year as mine have experienced the same problem. *tr
- Electrical system
It IS suspected the whole electrical system IS faulty. Brake lights will constantly blow, car won't start, dashboard lights stay off, sunroof will not work.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
While driving with windshield wipers on, they could quit working. headlights could be on, then turn off.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Trying to keep driver's side door closed at all time, but could never keep it closed because of the door channel. This problem had been there since the begining.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Rear seat belt won't retract after being pulled out. Yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
A/c compressor and condenser failed-valve did not open properly- need to replace the whole unit instead of valve only. Common problem with VW. Nhtsa should have this unit recalled. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Latches/locks/linkages · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Wiring under the hood IS terrible- sunroof latch broke after 2years- battery leaks 3 times causing damages to the power steering reservoir twice, master cylinder leaks so often. Plastic parts that the mfg are using are bad quality therefore causing constant breakdows .. ak..
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery leaks - destroy the power steering reservoir. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission started slipping and would not shift. controller was not transmitting to transmission to shift. Transmission was being replaced. effect of a bad transmission does not allow consumer to pace with flowing traffic. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Unable to repair instrument cluster (speedometer) due to parts shortage from volkswagen. *Ak
- Seat belts › Rear/other
The rear seat belts have become tangled 4 times on each side. *Ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door latch assembly broke, causing the door to stay open and not latch. Dealer said that vehicle needed a new door latch assemby. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Before receiving a mfr. Recall notice on hood latch; vehicle was involved in a minor accident( bent hood ). Later on while driving the on the freeway at approx. 55 mph the hood pop open, and cracks the front windshield. Notifed dealer of recall and informed consumer they refused to honor recall because of the accident. Can nhtsa help in this matter.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Recall 98v160000/vw hood latch; before recall received vehicle experienced hood latch failure while driving a t approximately 35-40 mp.; hood unlatched and hit top of roof and cracked front windshield. After receiving recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was informed that latch was tempered…
Recall 98v160000/vw hood latch; before recall received vehicle experienced hood latch failure while driving a t approximately 35-40 mp.; hood unlatched and hit top of roof and cracked front windshield. After receiving recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was informed that latch was tempered with and bent. Dealer refused to repair hood latch. asking nhtsa to help in this matter or provide additional information. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was rear ended and collided into another vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. manufacturer will be notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Recall 95v178000; while driving heard a lot of noise. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that the radiator fan motor shaft was bent. Also, that entire assembly needed replacing. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders · Structure › Body · Structure › Body › Door · Unknown or other
Tail light failed.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer received a letter from dealer about two recalls, one IS on the hood latch recall #98v160000, and the other IS the rear brake line recall #98v195000. Dealer still does not have parts. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer received an impact from another vehicle from the side which caused the air bags to deploy. Consumer read in manual that the air bags would only deplo if vehcile was hit or received impact in the front. Passenger received minor cuts/ abrasions from the air bags. Dealer notified and consumer will send a copy of manual information concerning air bags. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicle can not be locked. the tumbler have fallen out of the door handle leaving a hole. prior to falling out the car locked from the outside and could not be opened, passenger and driver side.
- Structure › Body › Door
All the door locks are popping out of the hole. (Tumbler.) took the vehicle to the deale, r and they said that they will not fix the locks unless the driver paid for the repairs. Driver said could not get in the vehicle because the locks broke, and the key did not work. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel IS loose. Also metal that holds wheel IS visible. Vehicle has been looked at by dealer. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Iar bags: pulled out of gas station oin main street at 5MPH and both air bags deployed. Warning light was not on and did not hit a bump or anything, the air bags just deployed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Enginecooling fan: fan motor shaft causing shaft to wear and become noisy causing the vehicle to overheat and stall.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hood latch failure
Odi has received three reports, including the petitioners, regarding alleged hood latch failures.all of the odi reports indicate the hood flew up while driving.following a telephone inquiry, volkswagen provided odi with some limited information regarding six additional reports of hood fly-up for model years 1995 and…
Odi has received three reports, including the petitioners, regarding alleged hood latch failures.all of the odi reports indicate the hood flew up while driving.following a telephone inquiry, volkswagen provided odi with some limited information regarding six additional reports of hood fly-up for model years 1995 and 1996.this investigation was opened to further study this issue.defect description:it IS possible that on some of the affected vehicles the bolts securing the front hood latch may lose their specified fastening torque over time.should this happen, the latch could move out of its design position and cause disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.in some vehicles the latch may not have been properly aligned during production.repeated opening and closing of the hood with an improperly aligned latch could result in damage to the latch.either condition could result in unexpected opening of the hood and could obstruct a portion of the driver's view of the road while driving, and result in an accident.remedy: volkswagen of america, inc. Will initiate a voluntary safety recall instructing its authorized dealers to check the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
- Hood fly-up
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10241266Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- 10241265Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10239789To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10125850Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10125765Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10124348Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
- 10122956Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
- 10122255Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
- 10122240Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
- 10001091Installing new style switch for the throttle position sensor.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
- 603136Information on cruise control, troubleshooting information, correction.
- 601876Information on maintenance intervals.
- 600823Condition with the ABS pump activation IS heard when vehicle reaches approximately 13 mph.
- 600822Clutch pedal does not fully return, cruise control will not function.
- 54053Clutch pedal does not fully return to stop, cruise control will not function.
- 53644Conditions regarding exterior door locks cannot be locked or unlocked with key when ambient temperature IS below freezing.
- 53633Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states.
- 53616Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks.
- 53603Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory
- 45674Diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance.
- 45673Hood lock fastener, torque revision.
- 45017Oil accumulation in the air intake system.
- 45016Fuel gauge reads inaccurately.
- 45015Daytime running lights, resistor wire installation.
- 45014Fuel gauge reads inaccurately.
- 44003Unknown
- 42012Intake air supply system, oil accumulation.
- 42011Exterior door locks freezing.
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