Power Train Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 149 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (75 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Volkswagen Golf

The Power Train problem

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.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I own a 2011 vw gti 2-door dsg. I have experienced a "false neutral" about 7 times in the 5+ weeks I have owned this car. Specifically, it happened twice on 08/27/2011. Each time I have been in manual mode. . . It occurs when I am coasting to either slow down or stop. . .   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

So what happen was ever since I got my 2018 Golf gti autobahn dsg, I've experienced issues with the transmission, it jerks when slowing down from 2nd gear to first and sometimes from 4th through 1st. I took in the car to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong I took it to them multiple   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

2010 Volkswagen Golf tdi 6 speed manual: clutch and ignition switch issue. Vehicle is clearly one of the easiest cars to stall. Owner has been driving for 27 years, professionally trained driver as a law enforcement officer and driven numerous manual transmission vehicles in demanding situations.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The vehicle has a recall notice for the o ring defect. The defect causes the vehicle to overheat, resulting in engine failure. The contact stated that the vehicle received the 44k treatment to rectify the failure and now the entire exhaust system needs to be   Read details...




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