no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.
1993 Volkswagen GolfProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Golf, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Volkswagen Golf has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Equipment
2Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1993 Volkswagen Golf recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Hood: latch
Risk. UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL.
no report yet
Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Risk. THIS RIDGE CAN DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE JACK'S SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
1993 vs. every other Golf year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Golf median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Golf owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AT LOW SPEEDS THE ENGINES QUITS AND RESTARTS, INTERMITTENT BUCKING. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. A RECALL ON ONE IGNITION WIRE AND REPAIR WORK WAS DONE. PROBLEM IS THE OTHER FOUR WIRES WHICH AR ENOT COVERED UNDER TO RECALL. ESTIMATED COST. AT $135.00. *AK
VEHICLE'S BATTERY EXPLODED AND INJURED A PERSON WHILE TRYING TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE, THE INJURIES INCLUDED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE. *AK
Own a 1993 Golf?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.