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Common Problems with 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Retrospectively, the 2001 Volkswagen Golf had 48 complaints, and 31% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Volkswagen Golf?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Volkswagen Golf fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 VISIBILITY 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SEATS 2 EQUIPMENT 1 STEERING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1

Worst 2001 Volkswagen Golf Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2001 Volkswagen Golf June 27, 2002 Victims: 1

Unintended acceleration while in "park" in two occasions (car accelerated and jumped forward while being on "park" and while driver was braking) . jan...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 Volkswagen Golf January 20, 2002 Victims: 1

On several occasions, vehicle accelerated while in park, resulting in limited property damage and passenger injury. *tt

FRONTAL
2001 Volkswagen Golf October 15, 2001 Victims: 1

When consumer got inside of vehicle and turned on engine, driver's side air bag deployed without prior warning, bruising consumer's arm, dealer and ma...

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