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2010 Volkswagen Golf Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel System
22Airbags
11Engine
11Other
6Powertrain
5Electrical
5Brakes
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 1, 2021POWER TRAINI call my call Inspector Gadget because it shifts on it's own. I could be braking and it leaps forw...
Feb 15, 2013POWER TRAINTHE GOLF IS THE TDI DIESEL VERSION. IS EQUIPPED WITH A DSG STYLE AUTO TRANSMISSION. THE SHIFTING BET...
Dec 20, 2010POWER TRAIN2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TDI 6 SPEED MANUAL: CLUTCH AND IGNITION SWITCH ISSUE. VEHICLE IS CLEARLY ONE ...
Jul 4, 2010POWER TRAIN2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TDI 6 SPEED MANUAL STALLS EXTREMELY OFTEN. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2006 VOL...
Jun 3, 2010POWER TRAINON A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE I WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL. AFTER A FEW SECONDS,...

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