Complaints
33
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Volkswagen Golf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:22,866 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:159,430 mi
#32 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:53,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 22,866 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 159,430 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 53,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 36,754 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 70,616 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 38,415 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 32,256 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 798 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 32,256 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 147,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 68,621 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 7,910 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 3,400 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 75,192 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 798 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi |
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