1999 Volkswagen Golf - Reliability

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GL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1999 Volkswagen Golf by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Timing Belt, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and Engine Vacuum Hoses (4 cylinder engines only). The cost to replace the Timing Belt is estimated at $28 for parts and $117 for labor on gasoline engines and $63 for parts and $227 for labor on diesel engines. The cost to replace the MAF Sensor is estimated at $380 for parts and $65 for labor. Volkswagen has issued a warranty extension due to the high number of MAF Sensor failures. The MAF Sensors are now warranted for 7 years, 70,000 miles on 1999 through 2001 Volkswagen models. The cost to repair the Vacuum Hoses is $25 for parts and $65 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch. Failure of the Ignition Switch may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch is estimated at $27.50 for parts and $136.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Volkswagen Golf by Identifix

	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1999 Volkswagen Golf - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1999 Volkswagen Golf by Identifix

Reliability History for Volkswagen Golf by Identifix

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