Four problems related to power train have been reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the 2016 Golf.
The epc light has luminated 3 times in the last several months. The vehicle stutters and will not accelerate past 25 mph. Shutting off the engine and restarting it clears the light and vehicle drives normally. The check engine light does not illuminate and no obdii codes are stored. Manual states to take vehicle to authorized dealership for diagnosis if light stays illuminated.
Epc light illuminated on dash board. Vehicle was taken to dealer and it was determined that the thermostat housing had failed. Would have caused the vehicle to overheat had it been driven for any length of time with the failure.
Thermostat housing failure. Leaking coolant. Yes it is available for inspection. The dealer has confirmed this is not an uncommon problem, and indicated this can be cause by the seal swelling (dirito bros dealer, CA bar reg# 257857). This issue was found by an independent mechanic during a routine oil change on 10/12/21 there is a warning lamp for low coolant, which is the first indicator, and occurred around sept- 2021.
Coolant leak from the water pump and thermostat housing. The water pump and thermostat were replaced under warrant. I believe it is leaking again as it was replaced with the same faulty parts and I have noticed a slight drop in coolant and a smell, which was the issue originally.
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