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2002 Volkswagen Golf Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volkswagen Golf has 3 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 18, 2006STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE CAR HAS A TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN, AFTER ADJUSTING THE COLUMN THE TURN SIGNALS QUIT WORKI...
Mar 4, 2003STEERINGCONSTANT NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AIR BAG SPRING CHANGED TWICE. STEERING COLUMN STILL MAKING ...
Mar 2, 2002STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1) WHILE DRIVING, DOOR AJAR LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON FOR NO REASON. NO DOORS WERE AJAR. AFTER PARKIN...

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