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2002 Volkswagen Golf Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volkswagen Golf has 3 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Volkswagen Golf

Airbags
22
Engine
15
Lights
9
Electrical
7
Powertrain
6
Visibility
5
Seat Belts
3
Steering
3
Brakes
3

3

Complaints

2

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Brakes Recalls

07E023000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11...

02V031000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 20, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDT: THE ROD THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER BROKE AT THE WELLED. THIS PROBLEM ...
Jul 12, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND A SOUND WAS HEARD. THE BRAKES SUDDENLY WENT, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPL...
May 23, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKE WARNING SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE FOR NO KNOW REASON AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. *NLM

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