2001 Volkswagen Golf problems by component
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 32 | 28% | 80,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 23 | 20% | 68,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 15 | 13% | 90,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 13% | 64,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 13 | 11% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 8% | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.