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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.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2022 Golf2531%
2019 Golf1321%
2018 Golf414%
2017 Golf43%
2016 Golf56%
2015 Golf1411%
2013 Golf12%
2012 Golf919%
2011 Golf2119%
2010 Golf710%
2004 Golf311%
2003 Golf28%
2002 Golf45%
2001 Golf76%
2000 Golf56%
1999 Golf46%
1995 Golf25%
1994 Golf12%

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.