6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,245 miles

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problem #2

Aug 112007

Golf 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 26,466 miles
2002 Volkswagen Golf has had numerous problems. The most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage to the strut. Now the consumer has to pay to get the vehicle fixed. The consumer stated the problems started after the warranty ended. The battery died. 5 days later, the mil appeared and the vehicle was misfiring. In March of 2007 the engine light illuminated due to a faulty coil. In April of 2007 the battery light illuminated due to a failed alternator. The right headlight was inoperative, the catalytic converter was replaced. Updated 12/12/07

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 022002

Golf 4-cyl

  • 24 miles
Intermittently vehicle will lose all power without warning when driving. Dealership indicated that it is a result of a problem with ignition coil.ts.

- Sheffield Village , OH, USA

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