2001 Volkswagen Golf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Main airflow sensor went out 4 times. Engine check light would come on, and vehicle would lose all power. Power relay( relay109) would shut down. Contacted dealer, and informed to bring in vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8001652, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10239210Dec 8, 2014Quick Reference Update Guide
- 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253214Mar 8, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine…
- 10240605Oct 15, 2013P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
- 10240597Sep 18, 20131999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System.
- 10238960Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10238959Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10036493Sep 30, 2010Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 14 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 11 | 17% |
| 2018 | 5 | 17% |
| 2017 | 12 | 10% |
| 2016 | 14 | 16% |
| 2015 | 23 | 18% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
32 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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