2009 Volkswagen Golf Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf.

20082010
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2009 Volkswagen Golf Problems

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

#12 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:53,538 mi
#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:116,000 mi
#31 complaints

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Avg mileage:75,200 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SERVICE BRAKES2——53,538 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1——116,000 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1——75,200 mi
ENGINE1——116,000 mi

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