2016 Volkswagen Golf problems by component
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 29 | 34% | — |
| Engine → | 18 | 21% | — |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 12% | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 8% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.