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2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 15 complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
15 28% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

I have 2017 volkswagen golf sportwagen. The rear axle coil spring part number 5qm 511 115 broke. It appears to have been recalled (see safety recall code 42j5). But my VIN does now show any recall. Please help.

Reported at 92,000 miles, June 2020

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a rear coil spring fracture. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V188000 (Suspension) which he linked to the failure. The contact called the dealer back and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle.

Reported at 43,000 miles, August 2021

Suspension problems in other years

  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015

Suspension problems across all Volkswagen models