2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Metal trim on the bezel of the gear selector (at the base) has peeled off and cracked. It is very sharp and I cut my hand. It appears that this is a common issue with cars on this platform (golf, gti, golf sportwagen).”
NHTSA complaint #11111728, filed 2018-07, 36,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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