2001 Volkswagen Golf visibility problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2001 Volkswagen Golf — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A plastic burning smell in cabin was noted at highway speed. Upon exiting the highway, smoke was seen coming from the hvac control panel. Recirculation fan was switched from high speed setting to off. The smoke continued to intensify, until all dc power was removed from the car. Maintenance found…”
filed Sep 20, 2010
“2001 vw golf with 192285 mi experienced loss of electrical power to systems that are mounted on the rear hatch back door, (third brake light, rear defrosters, and wiper). Upon inspection of the wiring harness found the wiring chaffed and or broken at point where the harness passes through the…”
filed Jul 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Golf | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Golf | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 Golf | 7 | 10% |
| 2000 Golf | 20 | 23% |
| 1999 Golf | 6 | 9% |
| 1995 Golf | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 Golf | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.