Timing Tensioner Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 2 problems related to timing tensioner (under the engine and engine cooling 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 Timing Tensioner problem of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 02/18/2017

Timing chain tensioner failure at highway speeds. Loss of engine power, braking and steering.

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2 Timing Tensioner problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen dealer said he cannot keep tensioners in stock, there have been over 40% of 1996 and later models of Golfs coming in to have the tensioners replaced, along with the holding assembly. The cost of this was quoted in the $300. 00 range. The dealer is very surprised that a recall has not been called.

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Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Volkswagen Golf

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	51
Car Stall problems	35
Engine Stall problems	16
Check Engine Light On problems	14
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	11
Diesel Engine problems	11
Engine problems	11
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	10
Engine Exhaust System problems	8
Engine Cooling System problems	8

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