1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Volkswagen GOLF GTI costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
About the Volkswagen GOLF GTI
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.
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