2011 Volkswagen Golf power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While in motion and under power, car suddenly loses drive; acts as if shifted into neutral. Sometimes a flashing wrench indicator is seen in place of the gear number in the instrument display. This is happening increasingly often. At least once per day.”
filed Sep 17, 2016
“While exiting the off ramp of the highway at 1100 at night the car died and I was lucky enough to make it to the side of the road as traffic behind me was locking up their brakes and swerving to avoid a collision. After an expensive tow and finally getting the vehicle to the dealer I was told the…”
filed Aug 21, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 25 | 31% |
| 2019 Golf | 13 | 21% |
| 2018 Golf | 4 | 14% |
| 2017 Golf | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Golf | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 Golf | 14 | 11% |
| 2013 Golf | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Golf | 9 | 19% |
| 2010 Golf | 7 | 10% |
| 2004 Golf | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 Golf | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 Golf | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.