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Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Problems by Year
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2015, 2016, 2017. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Golf Sportwagen | 38 | Suspension | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Golf Sportwagen | 51 | Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Golf Sportwagen | 59 | Electrical | 3 | 1 |
10 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- What years of the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2015 (59), 2016 (51), 2017 (38).
- What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (34), electrical (31), other or unspecified (27).
- Which Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2013 (1), 2019 (11), 2018 (12). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.