Equipment Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 112 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (95 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Volkswagen Golf

The Equipment problem

My vehicle is subject to safety recall 20uf (suction jet pump failure / fire risk). I have attempted to contact pacific Volkswagen in hawthorne, CA to schedule this safety-critical repair. On two separate occasions, upon mentioning that the call was regarding the 20uf recall, the dealership staff   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

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.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Air conditioning is leaking condensation into the car, fogging up front window and compromising visibility. Floorboard is soaked with water, clouding windows.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

When I put my hand inside the compartment below the air conditioner knobs and in front of the shift-stick I cut myself ( two fingers ) with the edge of the metal part near it. That metal part is exposed and is sharp and cuts like a thin paper or a knife. The vehicle was parked.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

On several occasions since about April 8,2019 my new gti stalled while I was driving. When the car stalls it does so without warning. The stall occurs as if the car simply turned off. On a few occasions the car stalled when I stopped at a stop sign or when I drove onto my driveway.   Read details...




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