10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Apr 231998

Golf

  • miles
Check engine light on constantly, failed oxygen sensor twice. Door lock literally fell out of door and left hole, was replaced. Stereo display faded over life of car (3.5yrs) until now unreadable. Cannot be fixed must be replaced. Car not under warranty anymore.

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Feb 161998

Golf

  • miles
Oxygen sensors failed.

- Cathedral, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 041996

Golf

  • miles
Terminal connector for air flow sensor failed.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011996

Golf

  • miles
Oxygen sensor failed.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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