2002 Volkswagen Golf problems by component
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 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 → | 22 | 30% | 67,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 13 | 18% | — |
| Electrical System → | 11 | 15% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 11 | 15% | 64,749 mi |
| Visibility | 7 | 9% | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.