Volkswagen Golf engine and engine cooling problems by year
114 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 13 Golf model years. The most reported year is 2001 with 23 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 14 | 17% | — | |
| 2016 Golf | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2015 Golf | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2011 Golf | 11 | 10% | 12,100 mi | |
| 2010 Golf | 9 | 13% | — | |
| 2004 Golf | 4 | 14% | — | |
| 2003 Golf | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 2002 Golf | 13 | 18% | — | |
| 2001 Golf | 23 | 20% | 68,500 mi | |
| 2000 Golf | 13 | 15% | — | |
| 1999 Golf | 16 | 25% | — | |
| 1995 Golf | 4 | 9% | — | |
| 1994 Golf | 2 | 5% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.