Volkswagen Golf electrical system problems by year
159 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 18 Golf model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 18 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 11 | 14% | — | |
| 2019 Golf | 5 | 8% | — | |
| 2018 Golf | 2 | 7% | — | |
| 2017 Golf | 10 | 9% | — | |
| 2016 Golf | 8 | 9% | — | |
| 2015 Golf | 18 | 14% | 13,800 mi | |
| 2013 Golf | 7 | 16% | — | |
| 2012 Golf | 6 | 13% | — | |
| 2011 Golf | 18 | 16% | 28,000 mi | |
| 2010 Golf | 5 | 7% | — | |
| 2004 Golf | 4 | 14% | — | |
| 2003 Golf | 4 | 15% | — | |
| 2002 Golf | 11 | 15% | — | |
| 2001 Golf | 15 | 13% | 90,000 mi | |
| 2000 Golf | 5 | 6% | — | |
| 1999 Golf | 9 | 14% | — | |
| 1995 Golf | 12 | 28% | — | |
| 1994 Golf | 9 | 22% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.