Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Volkswagen / Golf / 2002
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007122046 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | I have a 2002 golf tdi with manual windows. the window regulator clips broke and the window dropped into the door. this is a known issue with vw's |
| 007117740 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 2002 volkswagen golf has had numerous problems. the most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage |
| 007117739 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 2002 volkswagen golf has had numerous problems. the most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage |
| 007117738 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 2002 volkswagen golf has had numerous problems. the most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage |
| 007117737 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 2002 volkswagen golf has had numerous problems. the most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage |
| 007117736 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 2002 volkswagen golf has had numerous problems. the most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage |
| 007117735 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 2002 volkswagen golf has had numerous problems. the most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage |
| 007116378 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 2002 vw golf with cruise control problem customer states that the car accelerated into fifth gear when she took her foot off the brake**cc the |
| 007106062 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Vehicle slowed dramatically at highway speed down to 35 mph, i had to use the emergency blinkers to get to the slow lane, a very dangerous situation |
| 007092916 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Tl* - the contact stated that there was damage to the ceiling on the front drivers side and the rear left passenger side. also, the driver's side seat |
| 007092915 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Tl* - the contact stated that there was damage to the ceiling on the front drivers side and the rear left passenger side. also, the driver's side seat |
| 006089907 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Brake lights on my 2002 volkswagen golf all failed to operate. vw dealer (classic volkswagen in escondido, ca) determined the problem was a defective |
| 006089778 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Tl* - the contact's vehicle would not go into gear. the contact had the car towed to the dealer, and they told him that he had a faulty brake switch |
| 006089768 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | There is a faulty brake switch which causes the car to be locked in park. it had to be towed to a dealer for repairs. other models of the 2002 golf |
| 006089767 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | There is a faulty brake switch which causes the car to be locked in park. it had to be towed to a dealer for repairs. other models of the 2002 golf |
| 006088758 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Roll pin that retains differential spider gear pin backed out causing larger pin to contact inside of case. the failure included a large hole in |
| 006087863 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS IN MY '02 VW GOLF DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHEN I WENT FROM A STOP TO A START, BARELY GOING OVER 5 MPH. *NM |
| 006087017 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | All brake lights inoperable. bulbs are fine. this will lead to an accident where the car is rear ended. there is an existing recall, nhtsa campaign |
| 006086628 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | VW GOLF 2002 60K TURN SINGALS KEEP ON CLICKING. POSSIBLE LINK TO USING ARMORALL POLISH? *JB |
| 006079038 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | I have a 2002 vw golf, the brake light switch on my car has broken 4 times in the 4 years i have owned this car. the last time it hs happened my car |
| 006077380 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Front passenger side window comes off track. window falls into door and window can not be closed. this happened to me as i was driving with my 8 week |
| 006076544 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | To whom it may concern, my wife and i own a white, 2002, volkswagen golf. my wife has had the oil changed on the vehicle at a jiffy lube in napa, ca |
| 002070821 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The brake light switch on the golf is the same brake light switch on the jetta. they have the same part number and everything. they also fail at the |
| 006069848 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | I HAD AN OIL CHANGE DONE ON MY CAR AND THE DRAIN PLUG STRIPED OUT THE THREADS. THE OIL PAN IS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND THE PLUG IS MADE OF STEEL. *NM |
| 006069196 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | I was driving down the parks highway near talkeetna, alaska in my 2002 vw golf and had the side-curtain and passenger seat airbags deploy suddenly for |
| 006066621 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Spontaneous air bag deployment on right side of my 2 door 2002 vw golf tdi while driving on a smooth blacktop road. while driving at approximately 30 |
| 006065836 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Hello, my wife has a volkswagen golf. her volkswagen is having certain problems with the electrical system. the sunroof is operating when the car |
| 006056634 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The car has a tilt/telescope steering column, after adjusting the column the turn signals quit working. could not restart the car after turning it |
| 006056633 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The car has a tilt/telescope steering column, after adjusting the column the turn signals quit working. could not restart the car after turning it |
| 006056632 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The car has a tilt/telescope steering column, after adjusting the column the turn signals quit working. could not restart the car after turning it |
| 005049712 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Burning smell occurred on off-highway road, traveling at speeds under 5 mph. hot sensation on thigh prompted quick action to turn off vehicle / seat |
| 005035923 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Dt: the rod that connects the brake pedal to the brake booster broke at the welled. this problem occurred under normal driving conditions. there |
| 005020536 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITH NO PROVOCATION. |
| 005019288 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Consumer experienced problems obtaining a valet key from the dealership for 2002 volkswagen golf. *mr the consumer was complaining of the service |
| 005017047 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Turn signal/hazard relay activates randomly. while driving down the road i can hear the turn signal relay clicking at a faster speed, like when you |
| 005017046 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Turn signal/hazard relay activates randomly. while driving down the road i can hear the turn signal relay clicking at a faster speed, like when you |
| 005017045 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Turn signal/hazard relay activates randomly. while driving down the road i can hear the turn signal relay clicking at a faster speed, like when you |
| 005012052 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain airbags for the passenger side of my car deployed with no side-impact crash. i was in a parking lot |
| 004005612 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The abs light came on and a sound was heard. the brakes suddenly went, and the consumer had to apply the emergency brake to continue to the dealer |
| 004315708 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Re the wrongful deployment of the defective passenger side airbag and side curtain in 2002 vw golf gti. *bf while driving, the passenger side |
| 004304293 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | While driving on a rather bumpy street (no major pot holes), side-airbag and curtains on the driver side popped out. it was not a collision, and the |
| 004302350 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | While driving vehicle at a moderate speed the air bag on passenger's side deployed inadvertently. the consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, and |
| 004298770 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Driving on highway and hit small bump in road, such that you would hit many times a day while driving, and passenger side airbags and window curtains |
| 004290056 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Owner was driving in traffic - merging onto the long island expressway - when a dull "pop" sound was heard. the engine quickly lost power. owner was |
| 003290053 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Car was driven to and parked outside a store 1 mile from home. when owner returned to car (less than 10 minutes after parking), the car would not |
| 004272637 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | While traveling over a rough stretch of road the passenger side seat and window airbags deployed.it should be noted there was no side collision,impact |
| 004267767 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 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 |
| 004267766 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 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 |
| 004267765 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 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 |
| 004267764 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 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 |
| 003260636 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | I was driving about 10-15 miles a hour and my right rim might have slightly hit the curb and my passenger side airbag and curtains deployed.i took it |
| 004259852 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH LEFT RIM HIT THE CURB. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE CURTAINS AND SEAT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK |
| 003246567 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | DIESEL FUEL LEAK- WHEN FILLING TANK TO FULL, FUEL POURS OUT SOMEWHERE AT THE TOP OF THE TANK. *LA |
| 0000243024 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Intake manifold is clogged on vehicle due to carbon build up from the exhaust valve.*mr consumer was advised by local dealer that the vehicle |
| 002213426 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. *JB |
| 003208467 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 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 |
| 002207264 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The coil pack was damaged. *mr the coil pack was replaced. then the coil pack in the cylinder failed. the consumer requested for vw to compensate |
| 002207263 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The coil pack was damaged. *mr the coil pack was replaced. then the coil pack in the cylinder failed. the consumer requested for vw to compensate |
| 202199803 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | VEHICLE JERKS HEAVILY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ON. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH |
| 003199427 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Oil pan cracking/engine seizing- because the oil pan is made of aluminum without any sort of skid plate protecting it, the cold temperatures of winter |
| 002197794 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Intermittently vehicle will lose all power without warning when driving. dealership indicated that it is a result of a problem with ignition coil.ts |
| 003195734 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENLY DEPLOYED.*JB |
| 002103657 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Passenger side seat and curtain air bags deployed despite vehicle being in no incident or collision. vehicle towed to dealer and problem advised. |
| 002099927 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | I FOUND THAT IS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL AFTER TALKING TO MANY PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK |
| 003228794 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | BRAKE LIGHT AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH FAILED AND LEFT THE CAR STRANDED. *PH |
| 003228309 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | BRAKE LIGHT AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH FAILED AND LEFT THE CAR STRANDED. *PH |
| 003224067 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Multiple problems included: malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle cut off, trunk switch fell out, driver door lock inoperative, fuel gauge |
| 003224066 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Multiple problems included: malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle cut off, trunk switch fell out, driver door lock inoperative, fuel gauge |
| 003223584 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Multiple problems included: malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle cut off, trunk switch fell out, driver door lock inoperative, fuel gauge |
| 003223583 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Multiple problems included: malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle cut off, trunk switch fell out, driver door lock inoperative, fuel gauge |
| 003223582 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Multiple problems included: malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle cut off, trunk switch fell out, driver door lock inoperative, fuel gauge |
| 003223581 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Multiple problems included: malfunction indicator lamp on, vehicle cut off, trunk switch fell out, driver door lock inoperative, fuel gauge |
| 002213908 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. *JB |
| 003213907 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSTANT NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AIR BAG SPRING CHANGED TWICE. STEERING COLUMN STILL MAKING NOISE. *JB |
| 003213425 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSTANT NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AIR BAG SPRING CHANGED TWICE. STEERING COLUMN STILL MAKING NOISE. *JB |
| 002211324 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE FOR NO KNOW REASON AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. *NLM |
| 002210844 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE FOR NO KNOW REASON AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. *NLM |
| 002207744 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The coil pack was damaged. *mr the coil pack was replaced. then the coil pack in the cylinder failed. the consumer requested for vw to compensate |
| 002207743 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The coil pack was damaged. *mr the coil pack was replaced. then the coil pack in the cylinder failed. the consumer requested for vw to compensate |
| 002207742 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The coil pack was damaged. *mr the coil pack was replaced. then the coil pack in the cylinder failed. the consumer requested for vw to compensate |
| 002207265 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | The coil pack was damaged. *mr the coil pack was replaced. then the coil pack in the cylinder failed. the consumer requested for vw to compensate |
| 202200275 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | VEHICLE JERKS HEAVILY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ON. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH |
| 003199899 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Oil pan cracking/engine seizing- because the oil pan is made of aluminum without any sort of skid plate protecting it, the cold temperatures of winter |
| 002198263 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | Intermittently vehicle will lose all power without warning when driving. dealership indicated that it is a result of a problem with ignition coil.ts |
| 003197266 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FOR NO REASON |
| 003196801 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FOR NO REASON |
| 003196199 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENLY DEPLOYED.*JB |
| 002195530 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS PUMPING THREW THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING AND DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS |
| 002195065 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS PUMPING THREW THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING AND DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS |
| 002089356 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 1) while driving, door ajar light suddenly came on for no reason. no doors were ajar. after parking, the factory installed alarm system came on |
| 002089355 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 1) while driving, door ajar light suddenly came on for no reason. no doors were ajar. after parking, the factory installed alarm system came on |
| 002089349 | VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 2002 | 1) while driving, door ajar light suddenly came on for no reason. no doors were ajar. after parking, the factory installed alarm system came on |
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