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2002 Volkswagen Golf Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volkswagen Golf has 5 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-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

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 26, 2009VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 VW GOLF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DROPPED. TURNS OUT ALL O...
Oct 12, 2008VISIBILITYTHE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR RECENTLY FAILED ON MY 2002 VW GOLF. THIS PART SECURES THE WINDOW...
Oct 2, 2007VISIBILITYI HAVE A 2002 GOLF TDI WITH MANUAL WINDOWS. THE WINDOW REGULATOR CLIPS BROKE AND THE WINDOW DROPPED ...
Aug 2, 2006VISIBILITYFRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW COMES OFF TRACK. WINDOW FALLS INTO DOOR AND WINDOW CAN NOT BE CLOSED. T...
Sep 16, 2002VISIBILITYI FOUND THAT IS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL AFTER TALKING TO MANY PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLE...

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