Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the diesel engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the other fuel type engine turbo-charger (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Diesel Engine problems | |
| Other Fuel Type Engine Turbo-charger problems | |
| Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems |
2004 Volkswagen Golf tdi 1. 9 I noticed the fuel mileage started to decrease and the vehicle started to produce excess smoke. The problem continued to get worse over the course of the next 2 months. The oil changes were conducted with 0w40 synthetic oil recommended by the manufacture. Read details...
Turbo failed on my 2004 Golf tdi (100hp) two months after I bought the car. The dealer told me this was unusual, but had to send to germany for a replacement turbo unit. The car does not seem to have the same pep since the new turbo unit was installed. Read details...
The epc light illuminated then the engine cut completely off. Vehicle's epc light illuminated on 3 separate occasions at 798, 1,029 and 1,110 miles respectively. On the first two repairs, they found problems with the throttle. Read details...