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Common Problems with 2002 Volkswagen Golf

Retrospectively, the 2002 Volkswagen Golf had 26 complaints, and 23% of issues had something to do with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Volkswagen Golf?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Volkswagen Golf fall into the category of ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6 AIR BAGS 6 SEAT BELTS 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 STRUCTURE 2 VISIBILITY 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 POWER TRAIN 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 ENGINE 1

Worst 2002 Volkswagen Golf Problems

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

FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2002 Volkswagen Golf August 20, 2005 Victims: 2 Mileage: 76000 miles

Dt: the rod that connects the brake pedal to the brake booster broke at the welled. this problem occurred under normal driving conditions. there w...

SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2002 Volkswagen Golf March 24, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 34000 miles

Car was rear-ended at a stop light. car cascaded into the cars in front. airbags did not deploy on drivers side. airbags (4) deployed on passenger...

SIDE/WINDOW
2002 Volkswagen Golf March 5, 2003 Victims: 1

Passenger side air bags deployed despite vehicle being in collision or impact. vehicle was on freeway when all of a sudden air bags deployed. dealer...