Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |
I call my call inspector gadget because it shifts on it's own. I could be braking and it leaps forward as if I put it in 4th or 5th gear. I heard of gears "slipping" but it is the reverse - it's rev's on it's own and speed increases. Read details...
2010 Volkswagen Golf tdi 6 speed manual: clutch and ignition switch issue. Vehicle is clearly one of the easiest cars to stall. Owner has been driving for 27 years, professionally trained driver as a law enforcement officer and driven numerous manual transmission vehicles in demanding situations. Read details...
The Golf is the tdi diesel version. Is equipped with a dsg style auto transmission. The shifting between gears became very rough and and vehicle speed surged up and down while in gear. Clunking noises from engine/tranny compartment. Speed hard to maintain. Read details...