Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Volkswagen Golf has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED DOWN TO 35 MPH, I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BLINKERS T... |
| May 5, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE GEARS. SLOW TO GO INTO GEAR. CONTACED... |
| Feb 10, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | I BOUGHT A 2002 IN 2005 WITH 30,000 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. AFTER ONLY DRIVING ... |
| Dec 3, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS DIFFERENTIAL SPIDER GEAR PIN BACKED OUT CAUSING LARGER PIN TO CONTACT INSIDE O... |
| Aug 25, 2002 | POWER TRAIN | CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. *JB |
| Feb 16, 2002 | POWER TRAIN | I HAD JUST GOT MY CAR BACK FROM THE SHOP AROUND 4P.M. I HAD PARKED MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY , WELL AB... |