Major Problems with 2005 Volkswagen Golf Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Volkswagen Golf

2005 Volkswagen Golf ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 10000 miles

2005 Volkswagen Golf ENGINE Mileage: 153753 miles

2005 Volkswagen Golf TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Mileage: 3000 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen Golf owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS sunroof drains clog causing backup of water to settle on floors ruining carpet causing mold. water gets into door frames...	6 ~ 85877 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE dt: consumer owned a 2005 volkswagen golf with turbo diesel injection. she bought vehicle with 75 miles on it. while...	2 ~ 49000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sunroof drains clog causing backup of water to settle on floors ruining carpet causing mold. water gets into door frames...	2 ~ 32500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when driving the car it was running fine and then all of a sudden died on me and would restart	1 ~ 153753 miles
ENGINE when driving the car it was running fine and then all of a sudden died on me and would restart	1 ~ 153753 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when driving the car it was running fine and then all of a sudden died on me and would restart	1 ~ 153753 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when exiting the freeway the fuel lift pump died and the car stalled on the exit ramp at 55 mph....	1 ~ 77654 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the turn signal clicker continues clicking after the signal has been de-activated. this defect leads to people not using the	1 ~ 55000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL the vehicle is maintained according to manufacturer guidelines and by certified mechanics at volkswagen dealer service center. less than a...	1 ~ 70000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL the vehicle is maintained according to manufacturer guidelines and by certified mechanics at volkswagen dealer service center. less than a...	1 ~ 70000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION car was driven on a highway approx 60 mph when a clunk was heard from the front suspension and sound...	1 ~ 55000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my vehicle has 55 000 miles and the dual mass flywheel is failing and is covered under warranty but other...	1 ~ 55000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING volkswagen 2005 golf: both front exterior lights day time and night time went out. the fuse was good and the...	1 ~ 40000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING volkswagen 2005 golf: both front exterior lights day time and night time went out. the fuse was good and the...	1 ~ 40000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge indicator on the dashboard broke and was repaired by the dealership. the malfunction...	1 ~ 300 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN vehicle is exhibiting signs of premature clutch failure. dual mass flywheel (dmf) clutch will need replacement within one month....	1 ~ 16000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt: consumer owned a 2005 volkswagen golf with turbo diesel injection. she bought vehicle with 75 miles on it. while...	1 ~ 3000 miles
STRUCTURE sunroof drains clog causing backup of water to settle on floors ruining carpet causing mold. water gets into door frames...	1 ~ 10000 miles

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