2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“While parked outdoors during heavy rainstorm, panoramic sunroof leaks through a pillar soaking headliner near visor on drivers side. Water also puddles on driver-side floor board and rear passenger-side floor board on the driver-side. Water can be heard sloshing in floor panel. Unable to defrost windows due to abnormal amount of moisture inside the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11271717, filed 2019-10, 50,000 miles“Sun roof exploded and shattered while driving on open road with no other cars around and not under any trees, etc so was not struck by anything but exploded and totally shattered.”
NHTSA complaint #11328045, filed 2020-06, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252087Mar 26, 2024In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Expiration…
- 10250763Feb 27, 2024In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Updated…
- 10250762Feb 27, 2024In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Updated…
- 10249414Jan 18, 2024A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10243301Sep 28, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the…
- 10243298Sep 28, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not…
- 10241197Aug 22, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions
- 10241196Aug 22, 2023This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension
- 10241188Aug 22, 2023Reopening this service action for unrepaired vehicles in order to support a class action settlement.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
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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