Power Train Related Problems of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf

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).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf

The Power Train problem

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...

The Manual Transmission problem

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 Noises During Shifting problem

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...


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