2002 Volkswagen Golf Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,466miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf, 1% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,466 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.
“2002 Volkswagen GOLF has had numerous problems. The most recent problem is that the coil spring broke while the consumer was driving causing damage to the strut. Now the consumer has to pay to get the vehicle fixed. The consumer stated the problems started after the warranty ended. The battery died. 5 days later, the mil appeared and the vehicle was misfiring. In march of 2007 the engine light illuminated due to a faulty coil. In april of 2007 the battery light illuminated due to a failed alternator. The right headlight was inoperative, the catalytic converter was replaced. Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10201525, filed 2007-08, 26,466 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 11% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 12% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf
22 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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