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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are fuel system (22%) and engine (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
27 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Air bags 22% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
24 to 35 MPG combined

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

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are fuel system (22%) and engine (11%).

  • Air bags 22%
  • Fuel system 22%
  • Engine 11%
  • Lighting 11%
  • Electrical system 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf

Recalls

The 2005 Volkswagen Golf is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 35 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 32 city / 41 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

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