10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,375 miles

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problem #4

May 082006

Golf 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,500 miles
: the contact stated while driving 30mph the vehicle rear ended another vehicle and the airbags failed to deploy. Injuries were sustained by the occupants of both vehicles. The contact was wearing a seatbelt. The airbag indicator lights were not illuminated prior to the incident. There was a police report filed at the scene. The vehicle was determined totaled by the independent repair shop.

- Marblehead, MA, USA

problem #3

Jan 162002

Golf

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger's side air bag has sank deep into panel and dented air bag cover. Dealer notified. The passenger rear dome light was not working. The rear view mirror fell off. The consumer installed cd in the cd cartridge and a cd error came on the screen of the radio.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 112001

Golf

  • miles
Drivers seat air bag warning light is on without cause. Charge to repair this is unreasonable $700 and unjustified. This is a manufacturing defect, and the owner cannot afford to repair it. This means now that this relatively new vehicle will be operated with a potential serious defect. Is this a common problem, perhaps a trend?

- Old Hickory, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 192000

Golf

  • miles
Consumer was traveling 5-10mph. Another vehicle ran a red light & the consumer front end hit the other vehicle's passenger side. None of the airbags deployed. Left side of the consumers vehicle was severly damaged. Dealer has to inspect vehicle for reason.

- Fremont, CA, USA