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2002 Volkswagen Golf Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volkswagen Golf has 7 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 8, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START IN RA...
May 9, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2002 VW GOLF HAS A DEFECT IN THE IMMOBILIZER THAT DEALERS CAN NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. ONCE THE K...
Dec 24, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHERE IS A FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE LOCKED IN PARK. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO A D...
May 22, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHELLO, MY WIFE HAS A VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. HER VOLKSWAGEN IS HAVING CERTAIN PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICA...
Jan 2, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTURN SIGNAL/HAZARD RELAY ACTIVATES RANDOMLY. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I CAN HEAR THE TURN SIGNAL...
Jun 2, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT...
Jan 1, 1970ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHERE WAS A WIDESPREAD SAFETY ISSUE OF THE PASSAT AND AUDI. THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER MANUFACTURER ADM...

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