10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,167 miles

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problem #3

Jan 232005

Golf 4-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 88,500 miles
Drivers seat heater shorted out, burning a hoe in seat and drivers trousers.

- Eagan, MN, USA

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problem #2

Dec 022004

Golf

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's side seat heater caught on fire burning consumer's leg. Manufacturer was notified.

- Sellersville, PA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 172004

Golf 4-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 20,000 miles
While driving at 5 mph consumer smelled smoke. Driver's seat overheated. Consumer parked the vehicle and exited before the seat burst into flames. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were sustained. Consumer almost had an accident while trying to steer the vehicle to safety.

- Canada, 00, USA

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