Volkswagen Golf power train problems by year
131 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 18 Golf model years. The most reported year is 2022 with 25 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 25 | 31% | — | |
| 2019 Golf | 13 | 21% | — | |
| 2018 Golf | 4 | 14% | — | |
| 2017 Golf | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2016 Golf | 5 | 6% | — | |
| 2015 Golf | 14 | 11% | 15,280 mi | |
| 2013 Golf | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2012 Golf | 9 | 19% | — | |
| 2011 Golf | 21 | 19% | 6,727 mi | |
| 2010 Golf | 7 | 10% | — | |
| 2004 Golf | 3 | 11% | — | |
| 2003 Golf | 2 | 8% | — | |
| 2002 Golf | 4 | 5% | — | |
| 2001 Golf | 7 | 6% | — | |
| 2000 Golf | 5 | 6% | — | |
| 1999 Golf | 4 | 6% | — | |
| 1995 Golf | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 1994 Golf | 1 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.