Is the 2007 Volkswagen Golf reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Volkswagen Golf has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

Top reported problems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1 complaints); POWER TRAIN (1 complaints, avg 160,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2007 Volkswagen Golf Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

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Worst 2007 Volkswagen Golf Problems

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

#11 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

#21 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:160,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1	—	—	—
POWER TRAIN	1	—	—	160,000 mi

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