2005 Volkswagen Golf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,753miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Volkswagen Golf, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,753 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.
“When driving the car it was running fine and then all of a sudden died on me and would restart then died again before I could move it out of the way. Now when I start it, it dies immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #11229158, filed 2019-07, 153,753 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167177Oct 31, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10166778Oct 1, 2019Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
- 10239210Dec 8, 2014Quick Reference Update Guide
- 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10241310Mar 18, 2014Software Version Management
- 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…
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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