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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 593 repairs.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 313 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
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| Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201877452 miUS $150 | Starter | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 20106000 mi | ground effects poor fit and finish | ||
| Apr 201239700 mi | replace mechatronics unit on transmission | ||
2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201215500 mi | We have had problems since the date of purchase with the engine reving up on it's own, and some incidents of stalling. The last trip in, a download had been issued from VW head for the computer and they thought that it may fix the problem. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Israel Mar 2010 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jul 20101440 mi | Car stopped in the middle of a ride. towed, scanned- electrical problem. Fuel pump failure. Pump replaced. The dealer sent some fuel to check if this was the problem. Waiting to the resaults. I'm sure the fuel was OK. | ||
| Apr 201210120 mi | Vibration and noise in low gear. DSG clutches replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Hong Kong, China Dec 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201214260 mi | Shaking when engaging 2nd gear from 1st | ||
| Nov 201215900 mi$150 | shaking when engaging 2nd gear malfunction of parking sensor | ||
| Jun 201317980 mi | Car could not move; transmission indicator flashed. Mechatronic unit had to be changed. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Malaysia Jun 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Jul 201124180 mi$500 | Rattling sound from left rear door. Service fixed the absorber realign the bushes. 2nd issue rear cup holder accidentally open and stepped by my son, maybe the position is not quite right. | ||
| Dec 201131620 mi | the catalytic converter lit up. After servicing ok again, dealer advised that the fuel filter maybe dirty. question is why catalytic converter lights is lit up? | ||
| Dec 201251460 mi | Aircond fan faulty | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Mar 201247000 miUS $235 | ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Dealer maintained possession of car. Resolution pending. | ||
| Apr 201247000 miUS $1750 | ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Replaced fuel pump, no success. replaced ECU, repair successful. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201359000 mi | check engine light --> intake manifold flap sensor bad - new intake manifold replaced under warranty (60k engine coverage) | ||
| Jan 201455500 miUS $136 | One Ignition coil pack failed - all 4 replaced | ||
| Nov 2016111000 miUS $350 | Replaced Intake Manifold and fuel injectors due t misfiring | ||
| Sep 2017122000 miUS $150 | Starter motor died - replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Apr 2010 - May 2016 | |||
| Jun 201221000 mi | Replaced intake manifold due to bad sensor. | ||
| May 201328100 mi | The moon roof would work intermittently. They replaced the controller. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 201017000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System light stayed on. It was a software glitch, a service bulletin item that was fixed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Sep 20118000 mi | 3 windows out of 4 needed to be replaced. Front driver window was making noise. Front passenger window would not move up/down properly. Back passenger window totally broke and fell off track. | ||
| Aug 201334000 mi | Intake manifold replaced with wiring hardness | ||
| Nov 201335000 miUS $175 | Battery died | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Louisiana, United States Jan 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Nov 201012000 mi | Replaced plastic trim surround on inside back light (hatch); pin that holds cargo cover broke off. Also performed scheduled 10,000 mile service under warranty (oil,filter, tire rotation). | ||
| Dec 201127000 miUS $175 | #1 cylinder coil pack fried. Chose to have independent shop replace, rather than "dealing with dealer" nonsense. | ||
| May 201232000 mi | auto-down driver's window switch replaced. TPMS fault replaced sunglasses holder TSB for rattling FPS speaker. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jun 201799000 miUS $116 | Replaced turbo by-pass valve | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2018 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018109000 miUS $5000 | Cylinder would not hold compression, replaced whole engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 20117500 mi | a while back before it got cold, my "check tire pressure" gauge became lit. The dealer mentioned service bulletin fix for this issue. Once the reflash was done the problem was resolved. | ||
| Aug 20117000 mi | The car was making a snapping/click noise sometimes when reversing and steering left. Tech found the transmission mount to be undertorqued and tightened it. The noise still occurs at times but less often and not as loud. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201111780 mi | Plastic rad fan cracked and broke. Replaced with new fan. | ||
| Jan 201223560 mi | Loud thunk from driver's door when driving over potholes/broken pavement. Service tech also heard the noise on a test drive, replaced all the door clips, but door still makes exactly the same noise. | ||
| Apr 201224180 mi | Car went back twice for same door clunking problem. Still not fixed. Service dept. now thinks noise is coming from B-pillar area. Car will go back to shop again. | ||
| May 201224680 mi | Yet another day at the dealer and door clunk still not fixed. Dealer now says "they all do that". I'm done wasting time on this and will just live with it. | ||
| Oct 201889900 miC $500 | Replaced faulty intake manifold and did carbon cleaning | ||
| Mar 2022112840 miC $150 | Secondary water pump was leaking. Replaced pump. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201239500 mi | Clutch was squeaking - replaced entire clutch assembly free | ||
| Nov 201239900 miUS $50 | Intake manifold faulty (common problem on TSI engine). Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 201244000 mi | Intake Manifold fluttering--replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 201432500 miUS $350 | Faulty ignition coil. One was replaced under warranty previously, this one was paid out of pocket. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jun 201222000 mi | Plastic clips that hold the trunk lid were broken off before car was purchased. Dealer installed new back trim under warranty | ||
| Oct 201223300 mi | Check engine light came on. Took it to VW of Van Nuys who stated that there was a broken rod in the intake manifold. | ||
| Nov 201224400 mi | Tire Pressure System needed to be reset as I was getting an indicator on my dash display | ||
| Oct 201656800 miUS $250 | ECU fried from bench flash from 2014. Nothing physically wrong with the vehicle but CEL for EVAP Leak Detection was stuck on and would not go away, causing emissions to be failed. ECU swapped out for used part. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 201225000 mi | Auto Up function on driver window switch stopped working, replaced the window switches under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201228000 mi | Manifold intake replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201590000 miUS $400 | Rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201122000 mi | Replaced stereo speaker in the rear door. | ||
| Jul 201337500 mi | Dealer replaced 2 faulty fuel injectors under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201342000 mi | Bad Oxygen sensor. | ||
| Oct 201448700 mi | Intake manifold replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201678120 miC $125 | Check engine light on. Replaced intake manifold under manufacturer extended warranty. I have Paid for intake valve cleaning. | ||
| Nov 2017103540 miC $55 | Parking brake was sticking on cold winter temperature | ||
| May 2018108500 miC $320 | replaced one rear wheel bearing | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 20108000 mi | All exterior door moldings were loose and had to be replaced. Steering wheel was misaligned from new. Dealer agreed to straighten steering wheel even though VW factory warranty excludes it. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| May 20105800 miUS $70 | Radio sometimes doesn't change stations, requiring a power off. The driver's door needed to be adjusted to stop a rattle, and the sound deadening was adjusted. | ||
| Dec 201014000 mi | Musty smell coming from air conditioning/heater. System was disinfected and cabin filter was replaced per TSB | ||
| Dec 201124000 mi | The EPC light came on, and the gas mileage had dropped from the usual 25mpg to 15mpg. The throttle body was replaced under warranty. iPhone connectivity via the MDI system started dropping, and the phone was no longer charging, so the MDI cable was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201235400 mi | The heater was blowing cold air, and a TSB called for a new temperature sensor in the cabin. The leather steering wheel had bad stitching when the car was purchased, but more stitching came out from use. VW exchanged the old steering wheel for a new one. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201458600 mi | cam shafts issue. timing belt replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jul 201120000 mi | Fuel intake valve deficiency Engine failure. Cylinder misfire. | ||
| Jan 2012 | Engine failure. Another cylinder misfire. | ||
| Mar 201233000 mi | Engine failure. Cylinder misfire. Same cylinder as July trip. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Aug 20109000 mi | TPMS sensor stopped working. Dealer reported that a reset of the TPMS sensor fixed problem. Problem has not reoccurred. | ||
| Sep 201010000 mi | TPMS sensor acting up again. Dealer serviced recall related to issue during routine maintenance trip. Problem solved - again. | ||
| Mar 201352000 mi | Defective intake manifold runner evidenced by check engine light. Covered under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Sep 201536000 miUS $1 | Blown horn fuse, easily rectified. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 20102000 mi | Tire pressure sensor repaired. | ||
| Jun 20118000 mi | Tpms showed a tire problem even when all tires were fine. Software update fixed the problem. | ||
| Nov 201327000 mi | Water pump replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201345000 mi | Intake manifold needed to be replaced. The warantee was extended on the part because Volkswagen had noticed a lot of these parts failing. | ||
| Feb 201446300 miUS $200 | Coil went bad in cylinder 1. It was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20093000 mi | Replaced a piece of broken trim covering the driver's B-pillar and seatbelt exit. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Sep 201125420 mi | Wastegate rattle retention clip | ||
| Feb 201231000 mi | Lower control arm bushings needed replacement. | ||
| Oct 201240300 mi | cam sensor failed, causing repeated engine stalling, and needed to be ordered/replaced. driver's side window button failed, needed replacement. | ||
| Mar 201458280 mi | Fuel injector began failing, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201463240 miC $100 | Turbo bypass valve failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 201584200 miC $400 | Rear washer fluid dispenser stopped working. +Replaced burnt-out front accent light bulb. | ||
| Mar 201692380 miC $500 | Some kind of valve was misfunctioning. | ||
| Sep 201698580 miC $3500 | Intake manifold failure, leaking oil seal, decarbonization. Snapped rear coil. | ||
| Nov 201699280 miC $3200 | Leaking front oil seals. Failed wheel bearing. | ||
| Apr 2017102920 miC $1800 | Replace both headlight bulbs | ||
| Apr 2018115940 miC $100 | Hub deterioration due to rust required work. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Aug 201234000 miUS $8700 | Main crankshaft bolt had come loose and was allowing too much mechanical movement. engine removed and bottom end cleaned/flushed and rebuilt under warranty | ||
| Sep 201348000 miUS $3600 | Lifter sticking and valve/sensor communication problem affecting timing. Engine head removed/rebuilt with valves and intake butterfly replaced. Butterfly valve replacement =cause and common problem according to VW | ||
| Aug 201692000 miUS $50 | Door panel partially removed for full window control switch access. Drivers side clips had broken and needed replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 201448400 miUS $300 | sensor in exhaust system | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Arkansas, United States May 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Aug 201018000 mi | fuel pump went out at 15,100 miles | ||
| Dec 201024000 mi | intake had to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201439000 mi | intake manifold Windows squealing Main seal went out | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Apr 201110000 mi | Tire Pressure Sensor monitor light malfunction. | ||
| Dec 201117000 mi | Intake manifold-2 leaks | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
| May 201430000 miUS $200 | Hose for rear window spray nozzle was leaking. | ||
| Jan 201875000 miUS $250 | Replaced upper timing belt cover due to oil leak. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20103000 mi | The iPod adapter quit working, and was replaced | ||
| Jun 20119000 mi | The Tire pressure monitor system was set to 50 psi and required some new software to fix it. They also did the 10000 mile service. | ||
| Mar 201218000 mi | The TPMS firmware reverted to an old incorrect version. | ||
| Nov 201226400 mi | The water pump was leaking so they replaced it | ||
| Apr 201330300 mi | The front o2 sensor stopped working they replaced it under warranty | ||
| Sep 201336000 miUS $280 | Had to replace the battery's | ||
| Mar 201440000 mi | The turbo housing had a leak. They replaced it | ||
| Jun 201446000 miUS $5 | The turbo banjo bolt was leaking antifreeze after they replaced the turbo so they tightened it and replaced oil plug to fix an oil leak | ||
| Sep 201668000 miUS $260 | A coil pack failed | ||
| May 201887000 miUS $60 | There were oil leaks on the top of the engine. The dealer wanted to replace the valve cover seal. I decided to try replacing the PCV valve instead. | ||
| Jul 201887000 mi | Check engine light came on, and I determined that it was a input manifold position sensor. The dealership replace the input manifold under warranty. | ||
| Dec 2021111000 miUS $500 | Water pump blew a hole so I replaced it with an aluminum one. Had to replace some hoses too. The temp sensor blew out and I had to re seat it. Also cleaned the intake of carbon deposits. | ||
| Feb 2022113000 miUS $250 | The Water pump developed a leak and I replaced the plastic one with a metal one. The housing on the temp sensor failed and I had to re-insert it and add coolant. | ||
| Mar 2022113500 miUS $100 | I had to replace the ignition housing as it failed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 20102000 mi | Passenger door rattle near B-pillar | ||
| Jun 20106000 mi | Driver side B-pillar rattle | ||
| Nov 201120000 mi | Rattle noise from all the doors. Dealer changed the door seals. I see improvements for the driver side door but rear doors are still rattling. Driver side speaker replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201449300 mi | Valve cover | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201339000 miUS $150 | Passenger side front stabilizer mount went bad and was replaced | ||
| Sep 201556000 miUS $400 | Oil drain plug stripped. Unable to remove plug from oil pan. New lower oil pan was required. | ||
| Oct 201556500 miUS $300 | Solenoid on engine/fuel evaporative/purge system failed. | ||
| Mar 201660000 miUS $65 | Hood strut/piston failed, making it difficult to close hold completely. Purchased new strut/piston from dealer and easily installed it myself. Lubricated hood hinges with WD 40. Repair was successful. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Kansas, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 201119000 mi | Driver side window switches for front windows were loose. Replaced at dealership under original warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2009 | Oil pan heater malfunctioned and blew up my external socket on my house. Dealer replaced oil pan heater. | ||
| Dec 2009341 mi | Oil pan heater failure. Required replacement by dealer. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Sep 201121000 mi | Intake Manifold not working properly. Had CEL and rough idle. CEL started on a very hot day (100+ deg), then disappeared then came back. Intake manifold replaced in its entirety at dealer cost (even with aftermarket intake and ECU reflash). | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201325200 miUS $238 | Ran out of battery right after 3 years. No warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Dec 201011160 mi | Alternator harness split. Also attempted to fix rattles in interior, but unsuccessful. | ||
| Jul 201230160 mi | Radio antenna harness shorting, no AM radio function. Parts took one week to arrive, car out of service for total of 2 business days. | ||
| Oct 201344020 mi | The rattles were never fixed. The dealer did not seem inclined to deal with it and I learned to live with the rattles. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Sep 20106500 mi | TMPS light indicated tire pressure issue; indicator reset through supposed recall software update | ||
| Mar 201113700 mi | CEL, intake manifold replaced. Vacuum hose was incorrectly attached. check engine came on within one day of pick up. Had to make a second trip. replaced intake manifold | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Louisiana, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201111000 mi | Had a squeak in the back hatch area couldt reproduce for dealer. Sunglasses holder won't close dealer ordered new part but hasn't called back to replace it yet. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201328600 mi | Had to replace a steering control module, it was technically not under warranty but after a call to VW customer care to review the situation VW made a decision to cover the repair costs Intake manifold replaced under warranty | ||
| Jan 201428300 mi | water pump was leaking and replaced under powertrain warranty at no charge | ||
| Jul 201873000 miUS $1400 | Carbon buildup cleaning. Not fixed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States May 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201350000 mi | check engine light came on. dealer diagnosed problem with intake manifold, for which a bulletin was sent out extending warranty for this to 100,000 miles. repair was done but took the entire day. 3rd time since purchase with same issue. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Aug 20101000 mi | Passenger seat recline switch. Fix noisy front passenger door. | ||
| Sep 201226000 miUS $200 | Battery replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 201112200 mi | Dealer reset Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor control module to eliminate constant low tire pressure light which was inaccurate since all tires were at recommended inflation pressure. | ||
| Apr 201216000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System had to be reset by the dealer again. This is the second time this has occurred. | ||
| Apr 201323200 mi | Driver's door lock master switch quit functioning. Part replaced under warranty, but car was at dealer over a weekend waiting for the part to arrive. | ||
| Jun 201660000 mi | Chronic Check Engine Light for past 12,000 miles. Dealer replaced intake manifold and sensor (cause of problem) with a special warranty for this issue, even though the car is three years out of warranty. | ||
| Jul 201771574 miUS $1500 | TPMS system reporting low tire pressure, even though all were properly topped up. After days of diagnostic tests, one of the two electronic monitoring control modules was replaced, which solved the issue. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Kentucky, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 201121000 mi | Noticed turbo rattle. When I brought it in for routine maitenance I mentioned it to my advisor. They found the TSB and made arrangements to order the parts. But I never got around to fixing it. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Sep 2013 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201545000 mi | Check engine light. Replaced intake manifold. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 201223000 mi | intake manifold replaced and injector seals replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201011000 mi | Bluetooth module intermittently failed. | ||
| Dec 201017000 mi | Fuel pump did not hold high enough pressure in the system when car was off, resulting in difficulty or inability to start the car after sitting for multiple hours. | ||
| Dec 201131000 miUS $180 | Lower side window moldings warped | ||
| Sep 201236000 mi | Front bumper became misaligned, no accident involved | ||
| Mar 201339000 mi | Rear hatch washing system leak | ||
| Jul 201340000 miUS $150 | Battery would not hold charge water pump was leaking | ||
| Oct 201463200 miUS $600 | High pressure fuel pump | ||
| Feb 201569000 miUS $1300 | Timing chain tensioner failure | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jun 20105000 mi | slight ticking sound from B pillar - felt placed behind trim | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 20097000 mi | TPMS sensor went out. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Tennessee, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 20105000 mi | Rear washer nozzle leaks when the fluid shifts toward the back of the car...when accelerating. Parts ordered, will replace when they arrive. Have a rattle coming from the hatch area. Dealership was successful in removing the rattle but now after a month it seems to be slowly coming back a little bit at a time. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| May 20102480 mi | (DSG GTI) Started the car, "D" was flashing, pulled away and would not shift past 2nd. "S" mode also showed flashing "S". Pulled over, shut off engine, waited 20 seconds, turned back on, no problem. Replaced the mechatron. | ||
| Sep 20106820 mi | Took the car in to have the rear washer nozzle fixed. They had the parts as I had already called in. Took less than an hour | ||
| Sep 201120460 mi | Squeak from the center console, needed to tighten a few screws. Quebec Roads are like tank traps. | ||
| Jul 201229120 mi | Window would not roll up or down with the switch. Something inside snapped | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 201232000 mi | Had to replace intake manifold. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 20106000 mi | re-coded tire pressure monitor system | ||
| Sep 201121000 mi | front passenger door squeek. Dealership greased front door latch mechanism. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| May 201116520 mi | oxygen sensor replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021104160 miC $450 | External mirror adjustment switch failed. The piping for the rear window washer broke. | ||
| Nov 2021107880 miC $750 | Fuel injector #3 failed. | ||
| Feb 2022114331 miC $955 | Rear main seal leaking, leading to vacuum leak at idle. Code P2187 thrown. Injector 1 failed. Replaced injectors 2 and 4 as insurance in addition to injector 1. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Feb 201130800 miUS $30 | Rear armrest repaired under warranty. Also had brake light replaced. | ||
| Aug 201142000 miUS $300 | Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Arizona, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201232000 mi | Leaking fuel injector. Car wouldn't start. | ||
| Nov 201232000 mi | Two days after getting a fuel injector fixed the car died on me and threw another CEL. It was determined to be a Cam timing sensor. In all, the car stayed at dealer for 1 week. Fixed under warranty. Radio stopped working. Nothing would play at all. One day before taking it to the dealer, my battery died, at which point the radio started working again. Radio software was updated under warranty. As mentioned before, the battery died at about the same time I had problems with the radio. Battery replaced; considered normal wear, so not covered under warranty. $182 at dealership. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201114000 miUS $250 | Severed wire to the ABS control system. | ||
| Jun 201437000 miUS $300 | Ignition coil failure on cylinder 3, causing misfire and cylinder deactivation. Replaced plugs/coils on all 4 cylinders. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - May 2018 | |||
| Mar 201233000 mi | Whole heating unit replaced. Software updated for new AC control unit to work with new heater/ac unit. One car key was not working. Replaced with new key. | ||
| May 201483800 mi | During routine maintenance the dealer shorted out the amplifier. They had to order a new one which was not available here in the States. Had to wait for 3 1/2 weeks so they could ship a replacement from Germany!! | ||
| Apr 2016105200 miUS $1036 | Crankshaft Oil Leak. Removed and replaced oil seal. | ||
| Mar 2017108000 miUS $400 | One ignition coil malfunctioned, all 4 replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201115400 mi | Replaced headlight. Light bulbs - headlight or took more than 10 minutes to change, repair | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 2016113000 miUS $60 | 2010 GTIs have defective turbo diverter valves, nothing serious as you can safely drive after it throws the code (I drove it for a month). It's an easy DIY fix and an updated valve is only about $60. Took me about 30 min to change. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201547700 mi | Faulty fuel gauge, it would drop to empty at 1/2 tank. Fuel sensor replaced. | ||
| Dec 201675020 miC $350 | Exhaust flap fixed | ||
| Nov 201791140 mi | Emmissions modification completed by VW for TDI settlement. Replaced a glow plug harness as part of TDI settlement agreement warranty. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Victoria, Australia Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201110540 miA $200 | Doors move within seals when going over surfaces that cause body to twist. Read most roads. Sound is rubbing/squeaking. Adjustments made by shop have deceased sounds but they are stillbthere. Other friends with golfs do not have this proble Speedometer is inaccurate by 9 km/h. This means that constant calculations need to be made when driving rather than focussing on road conditions and traffic. Also means that my warranty will run out early by 9,000km. Unacceptable. | ||
| Jan 201283660 miA $500 | Doors and their seals adjusted and rubbing noise now gone. | ||
| Sep 201231000 miA $160 | wooshing sound from passenger footwell under acceleration. Almost sounds as though there is a hole in the firewall. Told that they all do that. | ||
| Apr 201350600 mi | AC compressor failure according to VW dealer. Independent dealer could not find problem so will be interesting to see of dealer is correct. Replaced compressor | ||
| Sep 201480600 miA $1600 | secondary water pump secondary water pump replaced | ||
| Sep 2015111600 miA $50 | Low beam headlight bulb holder melted and so I replaced. (Replaced other side about a year ago) | ||
| Dec 2016117800 miA $1200 | intake manifold needed replacing as sub unit containing faulty intake sensor could not be replaced separately | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 201647000 miUS $700 | Compressor for AC motor | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201223000 mi | Replaces dashboard fan control unit to fix an electrical fault that caused the fan to adjust itself. | ||
| Feb 201548600 miUS $100 | Reduced fuel economy | ||
| Jul 201670700 miUS $12 | 2 of 4 rear subframe bolts fell out due to an independent shop not torquing them properly when removing a row bar. Dealer replaced bolts | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 201567000 miUS $85 | CEL came on and generic code given was "EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION P0472". A sensor that is part of the emissions system went bad upon further investigation. Swapped the old sensor out for a new one and problem solved. | ||
| Oct 201567700 mi | The car's footwells were really damp and the headliner began to sag. The interior also started smelling really musty. The drains for the sunroof ended up being clogged so we unclogged them. | ||
| Nov 201569600 miUS $650 | Turned on the car and had four warning lights flashing in the dashboard. After looking online, I found out that the ABS control module went bad. We replaced it but could not get the ECU to accept the new part because i don't know how to code | ||
| Jan 201671800 miUS $249 | The headliner had fallen from previous issue with the sunroof drains. We got it replaced with OEM material. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 20091000 mi | Exhaust/Emissions leak | ||
| Dec 20091000 mi | Bad Oxygen sensors and EGR. Random problem with 2010 VW diesels. | ||
| Aug 201225000 mi | steering wheel electronics died, no horn etc. Stering wheel module replaced. | ||
| Jan 201333000 miUS $52 | Engine light flashed 3 times. Dealer found fault code relating to loose connection on throttle body. | ||
| Feb 201333800 mi | Intercooler frozen. Dealer replaced with updated part. | ||
| May 201337300 mi | Low tire air light was on but no tires were low, computer needed to be reset. | ||
| Jan 201432800 mi | bad thermal valve in intercooler. intercooler froze up. | ||
| Feb 201450600 mi | Intercooler icing issue. Second time this happened, this time the dealer installed the new thermostat sensor update. | ||
| Jun 201684000 miUS $940 | Throttle valve replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Aug 201114000 mi | TPMS light flashing for 1 minute, then steady. No indicated warning in MFI. Dealer "reset" TPMS system. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 20091000 mi | Bad O2 Sensors (front and rear) within 20 miles of driving the car from the lot new. Had to return for diagnosis, no parts available, parts ordered. | ||
| Nov 20092300 mi | Return trip for O2, parts installed 2000 miles after problem appeared | ||
| Apr 20109000 mi | Low tire pressure warning light came on. All tires were properly inflated. Dealer checked the car and said there was an incorrect setting in the computer, and reset it. Problem has not reappeared (in 1,200 miles since). | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201329000 miUS $350 | glow plug sensor went bad | ||
| Dec 201331000 mi | Battery failure, no longer held charge-- replacement needed | ||
| Jul 201540500 miUS $400 | Glow plug needed replacing. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201699700 miUS $1100 | CR diesel intake manifold sensor failure code P2015 | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 201377000 miUS $170 | left front wheel bearing became noisy and was replaced. VW paid 2/3 partial warranty, my share was $170 | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201011000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction caused the warning light to come on despite tires having proper pressure. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 2013103540 mi | EGR valve restricted movement. Replaced the whole valve. | ||
| May 2013114700 miC $300 | AC compressor died, I bought a used compressor from Ebay and the Dealer installed it for me. | ||
| Nov 2013128340 miC $200 | Liquid in the IC hose, liquid in the engine | ||
| Apr 2014138220 mi | Rear passenger wheel bearing died | ||
| Jun 2014144460 miC $850 | Diesel temp sensor in the high pressure fuel line | ||
| Apr 2015160960 miC $1000 | EGR flap stuck in position, they had to replace EGR system. | ||
| Aug 2015166160 miC $1500 | Driver side ball bearings needed replacement too. | ||
| Dec 2015171740 mi | Inter cooler icing caused water in the cylinders. Dealer removed water, VW canada approved new inter cooler to be installed. | ||
| Mar 2016174220 miC $200 | Middle rear break light panel was corroded. I have asked them to check the performance of AC as well. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015120500 miUS $1750 | Turbo Failure. Also routine maintenance of timing belt. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201112000 mi | Coolant leak. Dealer replaced coolant reservoir. | ||
| Oct 201119300 mi | Coolant leak. Had to top off 1x/month. Replaced water pump. TSB: Frozen Intercooler Kit installed. | ||
| Jun 201227000 mi | Massive fuel leak. Fuel line came loose from fitting while driving on highway, and then leaked 4 gallons of fuel before I could get off highway and shut down engine. Coated engine compartment, underside of car, and rear hatch/window. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201127000 mi | Shifter Squeaked when shifting. | ||
| Dec 201480000 miUS $123 | Replaced original battery with new factory battery. A little negotiation got me a better price than an aftermarket battery. | ||
| Feb 201692000 mi | Radiator has small design or installation flaw. Metal wire keeper on the plastic fan support can rub a minuscule hole then press against the tube and stop the leak at low pressure. Rad comes in and out from the bottom of the car. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 20105000 mi | Passenger side windshield, door pillar, dash board corner broken during inspection sticker application. Although small, damage was conspicuous due to the high quality standard of this cars interior finish and appointments. | ||
| May 201470000 miUS $35 | A/C Evaporator senseor malfunction. A/C compressor failed. Removed and replaced compressor | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 20091000 mi | alignment creaky door / dash | ||
| Dec 2009950 mi | creaky door alarm not working properly creaky door alarm not working properly | ||
| Feb 20103000 mi | problem still exists! clicking noise from doors | ||
| Mar 20118000 mi | finally - it seems they've fixed the door (pillar) noise. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 20092000 mi | O2 sensor #2 defective. No part available. Part ordered but not installed Sensor R & R | ||
| Mar 20105000 mi | Broken interior hatch cover hanger. Dealer ordered part for installation under warranty. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jul 201020200 mi | Cracked manifold to intercooler Particulate Filter wouldn't regenerate, filter not warrantied , normally serviced at 180,000 km but appeared when the manifold cracked, VW insisted cracked manifold and defective particulate filter not related. VW covered full repair cost. | ||
| Mar 201383700 miC $180 | Wire connected to glow plug needed replacing. Engine light still on. Told that replacing glow plug should eliminate the error codes, but that nothing wrong with the glow plug. So didn't pay to replace it. | ||
| Nov 2014119660 miC $2000 | Fuse overheated and burnt fuse box. Caused lighting system to malfunction. Traced issue to glow plug. Changed glow plug, replaced burnt fuse box and fuse. | ||
| Jan 2015124000 miC $100 | Battery died. Replaced battery. | ||
| Oct 2015140820 miC $3500 | Transmission failed | ||
| Nov 2015143220 miC $1000 | Replace failed rad fan and damaged radiator Replaced seized exhaust flap motor | ||
| Dec 2016166780 miC $700 | Faulty Exhaust Manifold Body was replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201226000 mi | Turn signal won't flash 3 times when pressed lightly--needed to reprogram module. | ||
| Mar 201438000 miUS $150 | Engine light came on. Car was very slow to accelerate. Dealer said car went into engine protection mode. I had not driven car for over one month before this happened. | ||
| Feb 201549900 miUS $340 | The oxygen sensor which is after catalytic converter needed replacement. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 201228300 mi | Installed Bluetooth module as specified by class action settlement. | ||
| Mar 201441000 miUS $500 | Diagnosed and replaced failed exhaust differential sensor due to MIL light in dashboard. | ||
| Mar 201549000 mi | Engine failed to turn over - replaced aging battery. | ||
| May 201549300 mi | A/C fan only worked on highest speed - replaced blower motor regulator/resistor. | ||
| Jan 201648500 miUS $60 | Fixed water leakage through window regulator by installing new bolts that hold it tight to the door. | ||
| Feb 201651600 miUS $208 | Replaced boost hose due to poor connection to intercooler, causing oil leak. | ||
| May 201760636 mi | EGR flow insufficient OBD code was reported. Dealer determined both DP and EGR filters needed replaced. Entire catalytic converter appears to have been replaced, under federal emissions warranty (8 yr/80K miles). | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201120000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system flashing warning when tire pressure was correct | ||
| Jul 201580500 miUS $600 | Bad refrigerant control valve, after more than 2 years of intermittent AC decided to have it fixed | ||
| May 201689900 miUS $1000 | Exhaust temp sensor replaced, 7 hours labor. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States May 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| May 201655000 miUS $327 | Left front wheel speed sensor failed | ||
| Sep 201770905 miUS $245 | Right rear wheel speed sensor replaced Snow flap control box (actuator) replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Feb 20117500 mi | Rear washer dribbled after use. A new valve was inserted. I told the dealer that rear washer nozzle dribbles after use. I was told this is normal. A call to VW of NA confirmed that this is not normal. The car is going back to the dealer to be fixed. | ||
| Mar 201341000 mi | They had to replace a defective thermostat. | ||
| Jul 201457500 miUS $100 | A wire that pulls the sunroof open snapped. This caused much damage to the entire sunroof motor assembly. Had to take apart the headliner and replace lots and lots of parts. The extended warranty paid for $1,400 of the $1,500 repair. | ||
| Aug 201581700 miUS $100 | The rear passenger window regulator went bad. The lock/unlock switch on the driver's door stopped working. | ||
| Dec 201590000 mi | Hose for the rear washer was brittle and cracked. Needed to be replaced. One of the two key fobs stopped working. The dealer replaced it. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201229760 mi | check engine but no apparent trouble, dealer replace something emission related in the exhaust system (motor flap?) | ||
| May 201566900 miC $350 | Diesel filter leaked need replacing the filter housing. & filter. | ||
| Jul 201682240 mi | Check engine light, loss power, Intercooler had to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201684320 miC $2000 | Turbo went out, lost of power and car was running rough | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201570060 miC $300 | one seized rear caliper | ||
| May 201783700 miC $200 | Rear drivers side had noisy bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 20091000 mi | Faulty Oxygen Sensor. Replaced Oxygen Sensor Driver's side door panel replaced due to arriving from factory with wrong color panel. | ||
| Nov 201117600 mi | Software update | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201236000 mi | TPMS failure | ||
| Apr 201241000 miUS $30 | Carbon build up caused CEL to come on | ||
| Aug 201487000 miUS $100 | Compressor failed | ||
| Dec 201492000 miUS $100 | Glow plug failed | ||
| Apr 201598200 miUS $600 | Replaced battery | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 20103000 mi | Coolant warning light came on. Coolant was low. Dealer said it had not been topped off on dealer prep. They topped it off. No further problems. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20102000 mi | Car would not start due to loose ground wire. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Apr 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 20101000 mi | car broke down on journey, suddenly started to judder severely. At same time the engine warning light came on (catalytic convertor light). Car had to be recovered 1 mile to home then 5 miles to garage, not driveable. Injector No3 replaced. engine straining, seemed to be misfiring - symtoms a bit like dirty petrol. DSG software update today - seems improved, jury still out! | ||
| Mar 20117000 mi | button snapped off parcel shelf support. Trim replaced inside boot as the button was integrated into trim (not possible to just replace the button). Car returned with broken head rest so will be going back for that repair! | ||
| Dec 201437000 mi | something wrong with gearbox. Unable to fix. Will have to go back to garage Jan/Feb | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201545000 mi£500 | oil leaks | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 201247600 mi | Clutch failed on DSG gearbox. | ||
| Dec 201367000 mi£250 | EGR valve failure due to internal blockage. Complete unit replaced. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - May 2021 | |||
| Oct 201546300 miUS $68 | Update computer | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Feb 201241420 mi | heater fan replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201210700 mi | Fixed snapped rear hatch cover hook. | ||
| Apr 201423300 mi | Radiator replaced under warranty. Leaking at seams evidently. | ||
| Nov 201427989 miUS $50 | Sunroof would not close. Motor replaced. Sunroof would not close. Motor replaced. | ||
| Oct 202167500 mi | Seepage at vacuum pump - replaced pump | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Dec 20104000 mi | rear windshield wiper makes scraping noise - arm replaced and still making scraping sound | ||
| Dec 20117000 mi | The shifter needed to be replaced - the D in Drive did not light up - I initially went and dealer told me I had to wait until light was entirely out - it was replaced | ||
| Mar 20128000 mi | faulty secondary air pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Nov 201211200 mi | Tire pressure sensor monitor went on - took to dealer and found a nail in tire - fixed that but all codes had to be reprogrammed - took 2 1/2 hours | ||
| Jan 201412700 miUS $205 | Battery failed and replaced | ||
| Feb 201519000 miUS $400 | check engine light had come on. dealer replaced ignition coils and spark plugs | ||
| Mar 201519000 miUS $150 | one of the TPMS failed and was replaced - TPMS light stayed on and tire pressures were correct | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jun 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Sep 20101860 mi | Auxiliary input for radio did not work. Dealer reprogrammed unit and fixed problem. | ||
| Dec 20103100 mi | Small paint chip on edge of drivers door. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Feb 20114120 mi | Service light came on much earlier than expected. Dealer reset, no problems with car. | ||
| Apr 201317760 mi | Power door lock on driver side would not unlock doors. While repairing power door lock, dealer broke driver side exterior door latch. | ||
| Sep 201426660 miC $150 | Fuel filter leaking. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201683000 miUS $250 | Horn replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 20102000 mi | Defects on TPM software. Reflashed the software fixed it. | ||
| Sep 201211000 mi | Bad airbag sensor in passenger seat. | ||
| May 201313900 mi | Transmission sensor malfunctioning. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201560760 miC $130 | Sway bar replaced after starting to get nosy. Parts and labour was 130 CAD. All running smooth now. | ||
| Dec 201563240 miC $300 | Left driveshaft changed in a small garage. Car was shaking from left to right (sideways). No vibration in the steering wheel. Vibration more present during acceleration, less present when coasting. | ||
| May 201781840 miC $262 | The transmission would make a hard knock when shifting in and out of Park, Drive ..etc. The knocking went away after 10-15 minutes of driving, disappearing completely. The dealer said the issue was two wires from the transmission body valve that were disconnected. They repaired them and it runs smooth now. | ||
| Jul 201783080 miC $250 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201683700 miC $400 | Back window would not open. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 201659520 miC $425 | Two knock sensors replaced. Check engine warning prompted the visit. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201770680 miC $900 | Intake manifold replaced. Carbon build-up | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 20103100 mi | Sunroof solar shade was jamming. head liner was dropped and part was realigned fixing jam. | ||
| Mar 201110540 miC $120 | Vacuum leak | ||
| Feb 201345880 mi | Faulty coil pack | ||
| Apr 2016118800 miC $400 | Cam follower replaced | ||
| Oct 2016129460 miC $2300 | Timing chain tensioner failed | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201661380 miC $1200 | Water Pump Leak Crank Case Valve - PCV Unit | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201551460 miC $60 | Rear hatch liner had become loose as clips had been bent. Dealer refastened it, but still a bit loose. Will replace fully down the road. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201648000 miUS $200 | Rear main seal replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 201136400 mi | One coil pack replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Apr 20125300 mi | A/C compressor did not engage. Refrigerant drain and refill. | ||
| Oct 201326000 mi | Oil drain plug hole stripped. Happened during dealership oil change. Leaked oil in garage. Dealership replaced oil pan. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201235000 mi | Clutch and flywheel replaced due to faulty combo throw-out bearing / slave cylinder. Known issue on forums; had to stand firm with dealer to obtain repair under warranty. | ||
| Jul 2015106592 miUS $300 | Check engine light code lit; indicated faulty intake manifold (already replaced under warranty). Dealer replaced at no cost. While manifold was removed, requested walnut shell blasting of carbon buildup ontop of valves, paid out of pocket. | ||
| Jul 2017155000 miUS $750 | Intake manifold needed replacement (already replaced 2x under warranty). Cleaned intake plenum, valves, and ports during replacement. | ||
| Nov 2017160000 miUS $1200 | PCV valve apparently failed in the open position, sending boost pressure into engine crankcase, subsequently damaging the rear seal gasket between the engine and the transmission. Failed rear seal was admitting excess air into combustion ratio causing engine to revert to high idle fuel mapping. Transmission needed to be removed to replace seal, replaced clutch as a preventative maintenance. | ||
| Jan 2018160000 miUS $200 | Replaced leaking coolant flange | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Dec 201454000 miUS $500 | a leak developed in the valve cover gasket seeping into the spark plug coil. Misfiring and weak acceleration | ||
| Jun 201561000 miUS $300 | another valve gasket leaking oil plus needed new plugs | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 201361000 miUS $100 | Water pump failed | ||
| Dec 201361000 mi | Vacuum leak | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Dec 20092000 mi | big air/wind noise noticed from driver's door seal. Dealer adjusted door, noise still there but not as bad. | ||
| Jun 201012000 mi | rear washer dribbles/leaks fluid under hard acceleration onto back windshield. VW has TSB issued, dealership ordered new kit and repaired. Still leaks a little 4 weeks later. Not worth going back to dealer over. Have complained twice now for air/wind noise common to Mk 6 2 door Golfs/GTI. Dealer adjusted striker plate, reduced temporarily but noise/air leak still present and noticeble at speed, in tunnel, etc. | ||
| Sep 201013000 mi | Water pump failed at 13,000 miles. Dealer found problem, replaced under warranty. Apparently this is a known issue with the Mk 6 platform as well. | ||
| Sep 201351000 mi | water pump failed. third one in 50,000 miles. dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201114500 mi | Window seal and channel were faulty and dealer replaced them. Made wind noise and rattles go away. | ||
| Dec 201118000 mi | Door rattle in my passenger door that wouldn't go away. Pasadena VW claimed to not hear it and VW Alhambra claimed they fixed it but they did not. I had to take the panel off myself and line the inside with memory foam. Its fixed now. FU VW | ||
| Sep 201336000 mi | Sunroof stopped closing. Replaced actuator switch. Sunroof failure at 36k miles. Thats the power of german engineering | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Sep 20108000 mi | The floor lamp/light detached and went under my clutch. Big safety issue. VW denied. I called VWoA and complained. Dealer decided to have body shop reattach with plastic epoxy. | ||
| Apr 201122000 mi | Trunk latch that activates trunk light was broken. Had to replace entire latch. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 20102000 mi | New vehicle warranty check-up. Rattling/poprock-in-a-tin-can noise when the car is accelerating at around 2.5k-3k RPM. Mechanic noted the problem. Later service adviser says the problem is from turbo spooling and thus normal. | ||
| Feb 201761000 miUS $4200 | Found water puddle inside car. Turns out some seal inside door panel was cracked, leaking water inside the car. Had to replace the whole carpet and carpet padding. | ||
| Mar 201761000 miUS $250 | dealer broke my windshield. replaced. car wont start. jumped and drove around. wont start next day. went into shop replacing battery. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201220500 mi | Coolant kept getting low despite refilling. Took in for a warranty peek: leaking water pump. About 7 hours to repair via replacing part. | ||
| Jun 201332000 mi | Faulty switches for power windows. | ||
| Nov 201450000 miUS $170 | Failed dome light assembly was leaching battery power constantly. Switches were unreliable when car was new, so was apparently just a matter of time. | ||
| Apr 201554500 miUS $75 | Corroded contacts kept rear turn signal from functioning. Corrosion worn down to repair. | ||
| Nov 201671000 miUS $3000 | Water pump died (2nd time). PCV valve, cutoff valve, vacuum pump, drive belt and accessory belt replacement. | ||
| Jan 201751000 miUS $800 | Timing chain and tensioner replacement. PCV valve failed (it's was under replacement part warranty), camshaft bearing bridge replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201325000 mi | Front driver side bearing worn and noisy. Replaced under warranty, noise completely gone. | ||
| Dec 201329000 miUS $250 | Misfires on start-up. Replaced the original coil-pack and plugs. Problem fixed. | ||
| Sep 201437000 miUS $350 | Check engine light. Under-boost condition P0299. Leaking cut-out (diverter) valve on turbo. Diverter valve replaced, problem fixed. | ||
| Jun 201653000 miUS $250 | CEL code 2187. Lean condition. Replaced PCV valve and hoses. | ||
| Nov 201656000 miUS $2300 | Multiple misfires, underboost condition. Cleaned intake valves and replaced turbo. Also updated timing chain and supporting hardware as timing was off significantly. | ||
| Jul 201763000 mi | P2015: intake manifold failure. Replaced for free under VW extended warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 20101000 mi | Hood release latch issue, didn't let hood fully unlatch. Involved replacing part of the cable. | ||
| Jun 20102000 mi | Just the MDI cable being flaky, and thus iPod connectivity issues. No big deal really. | ||
| Jun 201120000 mi | Had some wind noise, dealer immediately offered to replace all door seals and realign doors. Better now. | ||
| Jul 201122000 mi | Immediately upon picking up the car in June, I noticed the noise was the same and the doors had started clicking. I made another appointment, and they replaced the door hinges. | ||
| Mar 201447000 miUS $460 | Intake pressure sensor required replacing intake manifold (under warranty) + extensive engine cleaning for carbon buildup in the intake and on valves (not covered, this is the $460). | ||
| May 201556000 miUS $1600 | Xenon headlamp control unit and headlamp assembly all wore out/shorted out. | ||
| Sep 201560000 miUS $600 | I had a front axle that had been bad for a while due to a pothole. Damaged tire and wheel somewhere between 20k and 30k miles. | ||
| Mar 201665000 miUS $25 | Brake dust shield started rattling, and apparently had rusted (somehow) and came loose. Had to be cut out, would have been >$500 to replace this tiny piece. | ||
| Dec 201670000 miUS $650 | One of my rear springs had cracked, was making some noise, so I replaced both. | ||
| May 201773500 miUS $500 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors. | ||
| Sep 201777000 miUS $2599 | Car was suddenly very loud one day. Brought it in. Flange connecting engine to exhaust had failed due to rust. September 21st. Losing coolant. Water pump had failed. Nearly invisible oil leak from an engine gasket was leaking onto water pump. Both had to be fixed. I was told this is not that uncommon by the dealer. September 5th. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 20101000 mi | I had a problem with my windshield wiper fluid leaking. After fighting with the dealer about a TSB my GTI was finally fixed a week later. The problem was with the dealer, it was a simple and easy fix on my car | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2019 | |||
| May 20101490 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System read improper pressure on the ECU. I could have taken it to the dealer for this, but instead i fixed the issue with a VAG-COM device. no work performed. TPMS sensor is bad after manually checking tire pressure for all wheels including spare. haven't brought to dealer - may fix with VAG-COM according to online sources. Edit: fixed with VAG-COM device i've noticed since owning the car, day 1. the rear windshield washer nozzle leaks on occasion of hard acceleration. Although it's not serious, i'm planning on notifying my VW dealer on my first free maintenance appointment. | ||
| Sep 201012000 mi | Rear windshield washer drip. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201188200 mi | It was diagnosed that the electronic module on the passenger-side door failed. It needed to be replaced, so the part was ordered and I took the car back. Electronic module of passenger-side door replaced Dealer failed to properly code new module. Third trip to reflash it. | ||
| Mar 201362000 miUS $150 | Rough cold start, hesitation when cold. MIL on. Misfires in all cyl. Replaced all coilpacks, then all spark plugs (due at 60k maintenance anyway). Needed hard driving to almost fully resolve. Suspect carbon build-up, need to pull manifold check. | ||
| Oct 201481800 mi | A week after replacing the fuel filter the fuel sender (feed) line retaining clip failed. A new fuel line needed to be installed. Carbon build up in the intake ports and intake manifikd Intake manifold flapper error code thrown. the intake manifold was replaced under complimentary extended warranty for this part, specifically. | ||
| Feb 201586000 miUS $60 | For light bulb replacement | ||
| Nov 2017112000 miUS $400 | Accessory belt replaced, glazed, but did not break | ||
| Feb 2018115000 miUS $800 | The intake Manifold was replaced under an extended warranty for powertrain, and a carbon cleaning was also needed.The upper timing chain cover was also leaking, so i had that replaced as well. | ||
| Aug 2018119224 miUS $30 | driver's window switch stopped being able to perform the one-touch-up for the driver's side window. replaced the whole switch on the door ($16 part online, $10 shipping). Used interior trim tools, took about 10 minutes. Far easier than i thought it would be. | ||
| Mar 2019125392 miUS $200 | I was having a slight whistle coming from the car for cold starts in colder weather. A common failure point that could cause significant oil leaks is the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. I had an issue with an upper timing chain cover oil leak last year and this whistle had me a little concerned since i didn't want more oil leaks, especially not the rear main seal. I changed the PCV out of piece of mind and the slight whistle is now gone. No codes and no leaks at the time of the change. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Sep 20105580 mi | Rear window washer nozzle leaking. Check valve installed in washer line. Outer door seal squeaking. Dealer provided lubricant, problem solved. | ||
| Nov 20106820 mi | Squeaking of trim around driver's side rear speaker. Trim removed, insulation added, squeak gone. | ||
| Jan 20118060 mi | Clutch clicking when vehicle cold. Dealer found fault with clutch master cylinder, parts ordered and installed. Out of service for four days. All good now. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alaska, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Nov 20105000 mi | Door seal replaced | ||
| Mar 201322000 mi | Rear window washer line cracked. | ||
| Nov 201326000 miUS $410 | Dashboard passenger side blower motor replaced. | ||
| Jan 201531000 miUS $575 | Scanned Faults, found fault for throttle valve control malfunction. Found TSB for repinning throttle body due to excessive resistance at throttle body connection. Repinned throttle body with new wires and new connector. | ||
| Apr 201744042 miUS $462 | Hole in rear washer fluid line. Removed section of washer fluid line and replaced. Replaced parts: 1J0955875P - (2)Couple Piece @ $21.84 each, 1J0955875R - (2)Couple Piece @ $18.75 each, 1J0955751D - (2)Tubing @ $35.40 each, | ||
| May 201744411 miUS $200 | AC Recharge | ||
| Jun 201745086 miUS $868 | Condensor leak. Parts Replaced: 1K0820411AJ - Condensor @ $246.60, 3D0260749C - Washer @ $3.51, 4E0260749A - Washer @ $2.97 | ||
| Feb 201849800 miUS $162 | Rear window washer line broke. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 20104000 mi | Idle control issue resolved with part replacement. | ||
| Jul 20109000 mi | Error reported by tire pressure monitoring system. Device was improperly set. Dealer reset and now functions normally. | ||
| Jul 201119000 mi | Rear window washer leaked wiper fluid through rear tail lights when rear hatch was opened. Parts were ordered to replace defective washer unit. Will be repaired. | ||
| Aug 201119700 mi | Rear washer assembly was replaced, along with rear spoiler and rear hatch interior panel. All covered under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201229000 mi | Burned out tail light. I couldn't do it myself, despite my best efforts. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201333200 miUS $100 | Radio would not broadcast, either through satellite or terrestrial channels. Dealer reset and updated system firmware. Now functions normally. | ||
| Sep 201546000 miUS $180 | Leaking rear main seal and valve cover gaskets were identified on inspection, along with a failing PCV valve. Will be replaced at a later date. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 20108000 mi | TPMS sensor light illuminated. Reprogrammed TPMS software with download. | ||
| Jun 201226000 mi | Replaced intake manifold due to intake runner sensor faults. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Sep 201013000 mi | The TPMS light came on, but the problem was fixed by a software update. | ||
| May 201124000 mi | Intake Manifold flaps were getting stuck open. Dealer replaced Intake Manifold. | ||
| Jul 201236000 mi | TPMS Light was on. Tech forgot to code my computer. | ||
| Nov 201238600 mi | Valve cover gasket was leaking oil. VW technicians replaced the part. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Vermont, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201110000 mi | the common B-pillar squeak, VW's 'cure' is to lube the door latch, which helped for a week, but squeak has returned, though lower in level at this time. | ||
| Apr 201110000 mi | B pillar squeak successfully repaired by lubing and trimming plastic piece inside B pillar that seat belt tensioner rides on. | ||
| Nov 201115800 mi | flaky rear O2 sensor tripped fault code and set CEL | ||
| Sep 201225000 mi | CEL came on and it turned out to be a software bug with a manufacturer-documented coding fix. | ||
| Jan 201318300 mi | steering wheel audio mute button suddenly failed. After much confusion incl contacting VWoA problem was traced to steering column module losing its software coding for that button! | ||
| Nov 201337000 mi | TPMS light remained on and needed to be recoded as per a long-standing TSB | ||
| Oct 201555000 miUS $50 | Left rear rotor backing plate (splash guard) corroded at the 3 screws that attach it causing it to float freely between hub and rotor. Dealer cut it apart because replacing it is a $600 job that requires disassembling suspension. | ||
| Nov 201555500 miUS $145 | OE battery died after 5.5 years and 5 cold Vermont winters. Identical VW battery cheaper at dealer than Sears etc for one I know will last another 5 years. | ||
| Feb 201658000 miUS $170 | Rear window washer fluid flowed into taillight due to some internal crack. VW extended warrantee useless and I paid for new taillight assembly. Dumb cos I could have gotten it on eBay for 1/3 the price :-( | ||
| Apr 201658000 miUS $250 | They said oil weeping from timing chain cover. I initially ignored this as a money maker for them when all covers weep. But it was covered under extended warrantee. But this allowed them to update cam chain tensioner cheaply. | ||
| Aug 201662000 miUS $291 | The intake manifold warranty problem the EPA forced VW to cover, and the labor costs of a carbon cleaning of the intake ports | ||
| Jul 201771000 miUS $100 | Driver's door was making awful squeaking noise. Simple fix after checking door alignment was to apply silicon spray along the rubber seals. Driver's side switch for passenger window up/down has been intermittent for years. They removed it, checked it for corroded contacts (none) and reinstalled it. It has worked perfectly ever since. | ||
| Oct 201774000 miUS $1100 | OE shock absorbers were wearing out, replaced with new Koni "orange" shocks designed as nothing more than OE replacements. | ||
| Jun 201880000 miUS $840 | Replace rear main seal due to leaking, not uncommon with these engines. Covered less $100 by 9/90 platinum VW extended warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201130000 mi | Stuck open injector | ||
| Jul 201360800 mi | hole in intake manifold | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201467500 mi | Intake manifold replaced, covered under extended warranty for this part | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 20101000 mi | Leaking Rear Window Washer. Map light not turning off unless pressed several times -LRFC. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Jan 201543800 miUS $300 | Failed PCV valve prevented engine from starting. Intake manifold replaced under TSB. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Feb 201361600 miUS $850 | Intake manifold air sensor shorting out. Replaced manifold thereby replacing the internal sensor. Replaced injector o-rings. $100 deductable instead of $800 charge for parts and labor. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jun 20101000 mi | Rattles, squeaks from the B pillar area. | ||
| Dec 201010000 mi | Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived. Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201429300 miUS $200 | Intake had to be replaced under warranty and cylinders decarbed. | ||
| Jul 201650000 miUS $500 | PCV? Valve broke, engine ran but at lower power and sluggish response | ||
| Oct 201654200 miUS $200 | dirty fuel pump/lines | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Mar 201635000 miUS $275 | Reported engine noise at idle. Dealer found fault code for intake manifold and replaced under factory warranty extension. Reported rough, jerking shifts and noise while gears disengaged. Dealer found that the mechatronics unit failed and replaced at no charge. Reported excessive suspension noise over bumps, railroad tracks, etc. Dealer could not replicate. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 201116000 mi | Went in for preventative maintenance. Unable to access artist list on ipod. Ipod wire ordered | ||
| Mar 201222000 mi | Passenger window could not be operated from the driver side. The dealer replaced the window switch | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New Hampshire, United States May 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| Jun 201557000 miUS $250 | Intake manifold replaced with VW extended warranty campaign. While they had the intake manifold off, they cleaned the carbon in the valves. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Maine, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Nov 201116000 mi | engine light came on. car was skipping a little. replaced #2 #3 coils. works fine now | ||
| Feb 201217400 mi | Replaced heater fan resistor | ||
| Dec 201224000 miUS $137 | Cooling core was weeping onto the fan unit shorting out the fan switch (3rd time) fan resistor was replaced.Replaced cooling coil. works great now. and NO rattles as they had to take out the dash. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 201134000 mi | The seal blew on the water pump. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 201438000 mi | MAF sensor replaced under extended warranty. MAF sensor replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Jul 201670000 miUS $1800 | Multiple CEL codes. Replaced: Intake manifold; PCV Valve/Oil Catcher; Both engine fans. Engine de-carbonized due to excessive carbon build-up in the intake valve head. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20101000 mi | The secondary hose needed to be replaced because the fitting unit was faulty, causing the hose to not be secured properly. | ||
| May 20105000 mi | The doors rattle and squeak anytime the vehicle is driven over roads with the slightest defects. The dealer noticed, tightened some bolts on the doors, but the problem persists. Rain occasionally leaks in from the driver's door. The dealer noticed the door latch was 10 mm off and corrected it, but the problem still persists. Also, the dealer claims the lining on the door is not defective and is secured properly. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Dec 20103000 mi | Door and window seals leaked air. Dealer adjusted and replaced passenger door as necessary. Have to go back once some parts get in. | ||
| Jan 2011 | The seal around the door was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 20101000 mi | TPMS error light on dash due to improper factory programming. | ||
| Mar 201110000 mi | Had a software update installed to resolve an iPod issue where the display would not show the correct song playing. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201562620 miC $400 | Carbon buildup on valves; faulty injector found while doing the work. Since warranty covered the latter, cost of former reduced to $350. Would have been $1,000. Replace failed XID lamp | ||
| Aug 201564480 miC $1000 | Replace leaking radiator | ||
| Jun 201677500 miC $1000 | Replace main seal. | ||
| Sep 2021111600 miC $1000 | Replace leaking coolant hose joint. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Apr 201342000 mi | Intake manifold replaced | ||
| Aug 201347000 mi | Engine PCV assembly failure resulted in a noise that sounded like a small squirrel trapped under the hood. No CEL. Its a well-known issue with GTIs. Replaced PCV valve. Replaced water pump Replaced turbo due to hard spots on vanes. Mechanic heard slight noise. Using fuel additives may cause this kind of problem, but this is unsubstantiated. I had used techron concentrate several times prior to this. | ||
| Aug 201680000 miUS $650 | Water pump replacement | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Aug 20104000 mi | TPMS light came on. SW flash required. Channels for back brakes had wrong values-checked with Vag Com. | ||
| May 201111000 mi | Drivers seat fabric discolored. This is apparently a widespread problem. Took at least a month to get replacement seat cover from factory. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Oct 201010500 mi | Rear window washer dribble. (TSB) Intermittent false light out indicator. | ||
| Dec 201013000 mi | Installed parts for window washer TSB Intermittent light out indicator. Ordered parking bulb. New MDI cable | ||
| Jan 201113800 mi | Headlight control module ordered & replaced. Headlight got wet and damaged the control module. This problem was resolved either with the new bulb or the headlight repair. | ||
| Oct 201352700 mi | Battery replaced | ||
| Feb 201569000 miUS $290 | Cyl 2 glow plug failed | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Dec 20108000 mi | CEL kept coming on. P013B code. O2 sensor changed and ECU flashed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States May 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201112000 mi | Tire pressure warning system light remained ON but tires were all correctly and evenly inflated. Dealer updated software which seemed to correct the problem, since it has not recurred. | ||
| Aug 201328000 mi | Leaking water pump was replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Mar 20101000 mi | Check engine light cleared before service. No code present when checked. | ||
| Oct 20105000 mi | key FOB quit working. Dealer replaced since it was the second time since new. re-torque egr,replaced O2 sensor and re-flashed computer | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 20103000 mi | MIL light went on at 2,900 miles. Took to dealer, diagnosed as a faulty oxygen sensor. Took a day for part to come in. Replaced for free. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Nov 201140000 miUS $750 | transmission update | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016140000 miUS $600 | Check engine light on, def. associated with diesel particulate filter. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201564400 miUS $300 | Engine knock sensor stopped working | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Indiana, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2017105000 miUS $200 | Had trouble cranking. Wanted to repair before colder weather. | ||
| Mar 2018121000 miUS $600 | Replaced brake rotors worn completely on front. Also replaced wheel bearings on front as they had become very noisy. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201542000 miUS $150 | Dead battery | ||
| Jun 201763000 mi | License plate light bulb burned out. | ||
| Aug 201765000 miUS $1100 | The oil cooler developed a crack and caused a minor oil leak. It was a high cost, labor intensive repair due to it's location in the engine bay. | ||
| Dec 201767000 mi | Battery failed after 2 1/2 years. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 201121000 mi | TPMS system malfunctioning. Low pressure warning light despite tires being inflated to spec. Replaced TPMS sensors. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 20126000 mi | Defective emissions sensor | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Aug 2017102920 miC $800 | Front control arm bushing and tie rod ends. There was a thunk when travelling over bumps. This repair also included standard mileage maintenance. | ||
| Dec 2017107880 miC $90 | A check engine light relating to the evaporation system (fuel vapour) was present and showing a small leak. The purge valve was tightened to eliminate the light (temporarily, but it should be fixed from my visit on Jan 3) | ||
| Jan 2018107880 miC $65 | Gas cap had a cracked seal and was causing a small evap emission system fault. The fix was to replace the gas cap. | ||
| Jun 2018115320 miC $500 | Parking brake levers on the rear calipers were seized. The only solution was to replace both rear calipers. | ||
| Sep 2018120280 miC $697 | Fan belt tensioners and fan belts | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Kentucky, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201788000 miUS $300 | Check engine shows faulty PCV Valve. Replacement intake manifold only worked for 3 days then CE light came back on; i’m Resigned to the fact this is a known design flaw nearing 90k miles on this 2.5L engine. | ||
| Jun 2018102000 mi | Replacement a/c compressor failed after 11 months. Service center replaced for no charge. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201576300 miUS $916 | Alternator failed and was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015114000 miUS $1300 | Bad sensor inside the compressor. Compressor replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
| May 201314800 mi | Doors and B-pillar area ticked and clicked over rough roads. I applied lithium grease to the door latches and striker plates, it stopped. I'll probably have to reapply in the future. The doors seem to be aligned properly. | ||
| Jul 201316000 mi | Knocking/rattling of transmission when clutch is disengaged (in). VW dealer diagnosed as worn out throwout bearing which also caused damage to a shift fork. Both replaced with new OEM parts. VW also recommended and replaced new clutch kit. | ||
| Aug 201316800 mi | While in motion, a whirring sound starts when sliding the gear lever into first gear, that continues while in first gear. Increases in pitch. Very distinctive downshifting at 15mph. Dealer dismissed as a characteristic of 1st gear. | ||
| Jul 201428700 mi | CEL indicated on dash. Code P2431: Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank. Non-critical, emission-only system. | ||
| Jan 201523800 mi | Tire valve broke off while filling with air. Replaced valve. Replace Secondary Air Pressure Sensor to clear CEL. | ||
| Aug 201543700 miUS $760 | Head gasket seal had leaked oil into the spark plug wells. Gasket replaced. | ||
| Dec 201548000 miUS $170 | Battery would not hold charge overnight. Replaced original battery. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Aug 201111000 mi | The cord holding the security shelf that covers the luggage area broke. Dealer replaced the plastic trim area around rear window on the hatch. This piece has a little protuburance to which the cord is attached. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201795000 miUS $600 | diagnosis of loud engine area noise while driving. Shop dropped the axle, which narrowed down the noise to the transmission. Transmission test showed a small amount of metal flakes in the transmission fluid. Shop said repair not necessary now as transmission shifts fine, but will keep an eye on it. | ||
| May 201797000 miUS $750 | Car was running loud on the highway, but fine at low speeds. Both front wheel bearings wore out and needed replacement. 700 covered by extra cost extended warranty. 50 out of pocket. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 20103000 mi | A/C drain tube not connected at factory. Tube reconnected and carpeting dried out and treated for mold. | ||
| Mar 201231000 mi | Drivers side window switch failed. Tachometer failed after ECU update. | ||
| Feb 201344300 miUS $80 | Blower motor failed | ||
| Apr 201460000 miUS $1300 | Compressor failed | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 201478000 miUS $800 | Check engine light came on. Don't know what was done. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Feb 20119660 mi | Wind noise from driver side door. Striker plate was adjusted. Replaced driver side window seal with new one. | ||
2009.5 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Victoria, Australia Mar 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| May 20094340 mi | water pump bearing was tight, causing slippage of drive belt | ||
| Sep 20098680 mi | Magnetic coupling of supercharger drive was making a sharp chirp noise when it engages between 1200 to 2000 rpm. | ||
| Dec 200912400 mi | loud rumbling noise from tyres or bearings | ||
| Jun 201020460 mi | Supercharger clutch assembly was replaced for the second time. This time with a updated design clutch. | ||
| May 201135960 mi | Car had starting problem. Shop diagnosed as faulty ECU | ||
| Jul 201138440 mi | Judder when changing from 1st to 2nd gear in 7 spd DSG. Clutch pack replaced and transmission software upgraded | ||
| Sep 201138440 mi | driver's seat fabric worn showing threads. seat and back was replaced under warranty by VW | ||
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