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Volkswagen Golf Most Common Problems (All Years)

93
water pump
73
intake manifold
66
wheel bearing / hub
58
ignition coil pack
35
carbon buildup on engine intake or engine valves
32
fuel pump
28
A/C compressor
26
brake caliper
25
CV boot
23
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
22
bulb: headlight
21
power window switch
20
fuel injector
20
headliner
20
thermostat
19
oxygen sensor
19
tie-rod / tie-rod end
17
blower motor / HVAC interior fan
17
rattle or squeak, sunroof or convertible top
17
timing belt tensioner / timing chain tensioner
 
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Chart is based on 2649 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.