2001 Volkswagen Golf lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 15 complaints for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Automatic transmission failure, mass air flow sensor failure, premature rear brake pad failure, automatic door lock malfunction, water pump failure, third brake light failure.
Turn signals stopped working. They do not come on at all. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and there were no recalls. The check light illuminated due to a leaking recirculation valve.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
Lighting problems in other years
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