2002 Volkswagen Golf engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Volkswagen Golf — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 volkswagen golf has had numerous problems. The most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage to the strut. Now the consumer has to pay to get the vehicle fixed. *kb the consumer stated the problems started after the warranty ended. The battery…”
filed Aug 30, 2007
“To whom it may concern, my wife and I own a white, 2002, volkswagen golf. My wife has had the oil changed on the vehicle at a jiffy lube in napa, ca. Since owning the vehicle. Recently she noticed an oil leak. My wife took her vehicle to a mechanic in clearlake, ca. The mechanic found the oil…”
filed Aug 24, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285565 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285562 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2023Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 14 | 17% |
| 2016 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Golf | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Golf | 11 | 10% |
| 2010 Golf | 9 | 13% |
| 2004 Golf | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 Golf | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 Golf | 23 | 20% |
| 2000 Golf | 13 | 15% |
| 1999 Golf | 16 | 25% |
| 1995 Golf | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 Golf | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.