Radio/tape Cd Player Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 4 problems related to radio/tape cd player (under the equipment 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 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 01/16/2002

Passenger's side air bag has sank deep into panel and dented air bag cover. Dealer notified. The passenger rear dome light was not working. The rear view mirror fell off. The consumer installed cd in the cd cartridge and a cd error came on the screen of the radio.

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2 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Door lock cylinder- separated from inner assembly , #2. While in hyway traffic, radio failed, followed by ,in approximately 10 seconds, engine cutting off ( fuel/water guage functioned), coasted to roadside. Attempted to start engine, acted as if battery dead. After 1 hour wait, attempted to restart engine, starter turned slowly but did not start engine. However, standard alarm system sounded. I turned of alarm by inserting key in door (standard procedure). Tow truck gave boost at battery. Vehicle immediately started . The battery low power thing, occurred about two weeks prior, in vw dealer's customer pick up area, after dealer had replaced a headlight fuse/ aligned headlights/wheels. When alarm went off and starter did not turn over engine, service manager immediately arrived w/booster unit and started car. He said battery probably got low from technician holding down brake pedal for extended period of time? duh? I did not think anything more about problem at the time(denial). Problem h.

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3 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 1998 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 06/14/1999

The "Volkswagen certified" dealership was absolutely horrible. All the listed problems I brought it back to them repeatedly, and it would normally take 3-5 visits for the item to get fixed. I didn't even get to list all the problems with the speaker panel, clutch, and fenders getting flexed. I will never own another Volkswagen, or go to the dealership ever again.

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4 Radio/tape Cd Player problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 04/23/1998

Check engine light on constantly, failed oxygen sensor twice. Door lock literally fell out of door and left hole, was replaced. Stereo display faded over life of car (3. 5yrs) until now unreadable. Cannot be fixed must be replaced. Car not under warranty anymore.


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