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2001 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are engine (15%) and electrical system (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
152 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Air bags 22% of complaints
Recalls
5
Fuel economy
22 to 38 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are engine (15%) and electrical system (10%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 2001 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 5 recall campaigns for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 38 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 35 city / 44 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Golf