Door Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 6 problems related to door (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the Golf.

1 Door problem of the 1999 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 12/13/2002

The body of the door struck the main body of the vehicle when closed, which caused damage to the main body of the vehicle, and also caused loud hinge noises.

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2 Door problem of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

The car has had squeaking and creaking front doors since two weeks after delivery. The dealer has tried several times to lubricate, adjust the door and striker. The problem has never been solved. It can be heard whenever the car accelerates, decelerates, or changes direction. It also has buzzes, creaks, squeaks, and rattles in the dash. The problem is growing worse and no one knows how to solve it. This car has been doing this since it was two weeks old. It only has 30,000 miles on it at present.

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3 Door problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 02/25/2001

Drove into parking lot. Heard a noise & vehicle stopped. Smoke came from under hood, then flames shot out. Fire department arrived and put out flames. Gave indication of electrical problem, causing fire. Prior to problem ,had taken vehicle to dealership 11 times for engine check light coming on/ door locks, and windshield wipers. Dealership was not honoring extended warranty that was sold.

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4 Door problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

The left door has a loud noise when opening and closing. It needs to be welded. Dealer said that Volvo isn't responsible, even though it is a problem that has hapened with other volvos. Are there a number of complaints about this failure? Volvo is very much aware of the problem from other vehicles and the dealer won't do anything about this. Please help!.

5 Door problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 12/22/1995

Door panel and handle replaced.

6 Door problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

The rubber door molding hs separated away from door for the third time in one and one half years.


Other Common Structure related problems of Volkswagen Golf

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
26
Door problems
7
Structure problems
6
Door Hinge problems
2
Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems
1


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