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1991 Volkswagen Golf Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
38%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Volkswagen Golf, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023655%
20221114%
2021343%
2020233%
201958%
201827%
2017109%
201689%
20151814%
201418%
2013716%
2012613%
20111816%
201057%
200618%
2005211%
2004414%
2003415%
20021115%
20011513%
200056%
1999914%
1998528%
19951228%
1994922%
1993343%
1992117%
1991338%
1990220%
1989212%
1988222%
198618%

Other parts of the 1991 Volkswagen Golf

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Volkswagen Golf

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology