Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 1 problem related to windshield wiper/washer switch (under the visibility 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.
The contact owns a 1996 Volkswagen Golf. The contact was driving approximately between 65 and 70 mph in rainy weather conditions with the windshield wipers engaged when suddenly, the windshield wipers stopped working and smoke began emitting from the steering column. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off. Within a few minutes, the smoke subsided and the contact was able to continue driving normally. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the ignition and the windshield wiper switch. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Window problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Sun Roof problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problems |