2002 Volkswagen Golf exterior lighting problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2002 Volkswagen Golf — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There was a brake switch short that caused the car to be stuck in park. So it had to be dragged out and was sent to volkswagen service. *tr”
filed Jan 11, 2009
“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. *kb the consumer stated the problems started after the warranty ended. The battery…”
filed Aug 30, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE…Campaign 07V063000 · Feb 20, 2007
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE…Campaign 04V584000 · Dec 16, 2004
Exterior Lighting problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Golf | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Golf | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Golf | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 Golf | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Golf | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 Golf | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 Golf | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 Golf | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.