Complaints
16
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Volkswagen Golf Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:16,000 mi
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Avg mileage:119,390 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | 1 | — | — | 119,390 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 14,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — |
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