2011 Volkswagen Golf problems by component
110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 30 | 27% | 41,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 21 | 19% | 6,727 mi |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 19 | 17% | 23,280 mi |
| Electrical System → | 18 | 16% | 28,000 mi |
| Engine → | 15 | 14% | 54,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 12 | 11% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 10% | 12,100 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.