Power Train Related Problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf

The Power Train problem

While in motion and under power, car suddenly loses drive; acts as if shifted into neutral. Sometimes a flashing wrench indicator is seen in place of the gear number in the instrument display. This is happening increasingly often. At least once per day.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I own a 2011 vw gti 2-door dsg. I have experienced a "false neutral" about 7 times in the 5+ weeks I have owned this car. Specifically, it happened twice on 08/27/2011. Each time I have been in manual mode. . . It occurs when I am coasting to either slow down or stop. . .   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

I was driving the car (golf tdi) equipped with dsg transmission in manual mode in 4th gear at about 35mph and I had to slow down for a car to turn right in front of me. After the car turned right I changed the gearbox in 2rd gear and pushed the accelerator pedal and the car didn't accelerate   Read details...


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