Volkswagen Golf Problems

Major Problems with Volkswagen Golf - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volkswagen Golf model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the Golf. Older Golf vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Volkswagen Golf problems by years

2019 37 2018 8 2017 23 2016 23 2015 67 2014 7 2013 32 2012 44 2011 102 2010 63 2006 12 2005 17 2004 28 2003 26 2002 72 2001 114 2000 88 1999 64

Worst Volkswagen Golf Problems

SERVICE BRAKES
2015 Volkswagen Golf June 13, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 9166 miles

Unsafe 110n sr-43 off ramp

AIR BAGS
2015 Volkswagen Golf June 13, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 5400 miles

I was driving on 210n pasadena fwy with my girlfriend and off ave43 around 4am. i tried to turn wheel for off but airbag from wheel come out while i turn off fwy and that day i just went to one of vwdealer for check some thing and after that i got a logo of vw on my hand like a tattoo and my car it was total loss. my girlfriend she was pain inside her back because we both got an accident from somebody hit behind my car. i bought a new car and first ...

AIR BAGS
2015 Volkswagen Golf June 13, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 6198 miles

I'm a driver who drive this car when i tried to turn left the vehicle has airbag pop up and the car was stopped and hit when im off the freeway

What is the most common problem with Volkswagen Golf?

Overall the worst problem with Volkswagen Golf relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Golf years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 98 ENGINE 98 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 85 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 70 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 54 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 53 POWER TRAIN 48 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 32 SIDE/WINDOW 32 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 29 ENGINE 27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24 SWITCH 22 STEERING 21 SERVICE BRAKES 21 BODY 18 GASOLINE 17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11 SEATS 11 FUEL PUMP 10 FRONTAL 10 SEAT BELTS 9 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 8 DIESEL 8 STRUCTURE 7 WHEELS 7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7 IGNITION 7 PADS 7 SUSPENSION 6 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 6 VISIBILITY 5 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 5 HEADLIGHTS 5 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 5 LATCH 5 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 5 VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 WINDSHIELD 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 LATCH 4 REAR/OTHER 4 FRONT 4 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 4 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 4 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 4 ELECTRICAL 4 WHEEL BEARING 4 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 4 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 4 EQUIPMENT 3 WIRING 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 RETRACTOR 3 TIRES 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 SWITCH 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 INFLATOR MODULE 3 AIR CONDITIONER 2 DOOR 2 ROTOR 2 MECHANICAL 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 TREAD/BELT 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 CALIPER 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 SIDEWALL 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 2 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 TURN SIGNAL 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 2 HORN 2 COLUMN 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 FUEL PUMP 2 DELIVERY 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 DISC 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 MODULE 1 INTERIOR 1 ANCHORAGE 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SWITCH 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 CONTROL ARM 1 LAMP 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 MOTOR 1 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 VACUUM 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 SWITCH 1 RELAY 1 LOCK 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 FAN 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 DELIVERY 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 SPINDLE 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 UNIT 1 HANDLE (INFANT) 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 SWITCH 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 SOFTWARE 1 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2019 37 2018 8 2017 17 2016 12 2015 39 2014 1 2013 10 2012 21 2011 50 2010 30 2006 6 2005 4 2004 9 2003 8 2002 22 2001 29 2000 16 1999 11
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