Complaints
98
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Volkswagen Golf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Avg mileage:87,792 mi
#28 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Avg mileage:80,185 mi
#36 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:100,350 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 16 | — | — | 87,792 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 8 | — | — | 80,185 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 100,350 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 95,138 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 22,319 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 48,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 13,245 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 2 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 50,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 26,466 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 26,466 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 94,258 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 26,466 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 26,466 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 47,700 mi |
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