1990 Volkswagen Golf Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1990 Volkswagen Golf.

19891991
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1990 Volkswagen Golf Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

#22 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Avg mileage:83,000 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Volkswagen Golf.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SEAT BELTS:FRONT3———
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21——
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK1—183,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1—1—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1———
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE1———

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