Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |
Fuse f16 (30a) in the engine fuse plate, melted instead of breaking - causing half of the cars lights to stop functioning including turn signals and brake lights. Cannot be fixed with replacing the fuse as it was never tripped but instead the whole fuse plate needs to be replaced. Read details...
According to my vw honolulu service provider my 2011 vw Golf's starter connection wires were melted and exposed. My Golf was purchased new July 2011 all maintenance was done at my vw dealership and the mileage is 40020. My service provider claims this an unique problem but a potential fatal one. Read details...
Dashboard lamp out indicator and dash read out indicates multiple lamps out (headlights, fog, back up, brakes etc) and sometimes they are out but come back on later. Vw currently has a service bulletin out (sa-97-am) on jettas and gti's of earlier vintage than my 2011. Read details...