Volkswagen Golf exterior lighting problems by year
52 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 15 Golf model years. The most reported year is 2001 with 15 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | — | |
| 2002 Golf | 11 | 15% | 64,749 mi | |
| 2001 Golf | 15 | 13% | 64,000 mi | |
| 2000 Golf | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 1999 Golf | 5 | 8% | — | |
| 1995 Golf | 3 | 7% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.