The water pump may fail resulting in engine overheating and possible timing belt damage. Overheating and/or timing belt failure can result in very expensive engine repairs. As a precaution, it is recommended to inspect the timing belt and water pump at regular intervals.
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Newest reported 2000 Volkswagen Golf TDI problems
Mass Air Flow Sensor May Fail
The mass air flow (MAF) sensor may fail, resulting in drivability issues and/or illumination of the Check Engine Light.
1 Report
Engine Oil Leaks
Engine oil leaks are common from the valve cover gaskets and camshaft chain tensioner gasket.
8 Reports
One or Both Head Lights May Not Work
One or both head lights may not work due to premature head light bulb burnout and/or bulb harness failure. Care should be taken to inspect the head light harness connector for damage when replacing bulbs. Damaged connectors should be replaced.
15 Reports
Reverse Gear Failures and/or Noise From Manual Transmission
Reverse gear failures and noise in the manual transmission models are common.
13 Reports
Check Engine Light Due to Ignition Component/Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Failure
Due to an ignition component and/or engine coolant temperature sensor failure, the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replacement of the failed component will be necessary to correct this concern.
1 Report
Check Engine Light Due to Dirty/Failed Throttle Body
A dirty or failed throttle body can cause various drivability issues and illumination of the Check Engine Light.
1 Report
Inspect Brakes at Every Service as Rear Brakes Wear Out Quickly
The rear brakes tend to wear out quickly; rotors may need replacement by the first brake job. Our technicians recommend that the brakes be inspected for wear regularly.
12 Reports
Loss of Power Due to Oil and Carbon Build Up in Intake Manifold
Oil and carbon tend to build up, creating restrictions in the intake manifold. Symptoms will be loss of power (sometimes severe) and poor fuel economy.
14 Reports
High Mileage Automatic Transmissions May Have Shifting Problems
Shifting issues due to internal problems in high mileage automatic transmissions can be difficult to resolve without transmission replacement.
14 Reports
Correct Maintenance of Timing Belt
To ensure longevity of the engine, our technicians recommend to follow the maintenance schedule for the timing belt.
11 Reports
Vehicles Using Biofuels May Have Injection Pump Failures
Cars using biofuel typically have problems with injection pump failures; symptoms can include a "no start" condition or external pump leaks.
13 Reports
Flasher Relay Failure Can Cause Erratic Turn Signal Operation
Erratic turn signal operation can be a result of a failing turn signal flasher relay which will require replacement.
11 Reports
Power Window May Fail Due to Window Regulator
One or more power windows may fail. Our technicians tell us this is commonly due to a failed window regulator which will require replacement.
16 Reports
Glove Box Hinges fail frequently
The glove box hinges (made of plastic) on our 2000 Golf TDI have failed three times in the 10 years we have owned the car.
1 Report