Complaints
27
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Volkswagen Golf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:85,877 mi
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:32,500 mi
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Avg mileage:49,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 85,877 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 32,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 153,753 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 77,654 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 153,753 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 164,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 153,753 mi |
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