2010 Volkswagen Golf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf, 3% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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.
“I dec 19th 2011 I experienced what I believe was a hard start. Weather in the morning was in the teens, afternoon in the low 40s. Leave work, get in car, put key in ignition & turn to on position, put seat belt on, and start. Car starts right away but is idling rough, shaking violently like a washing machine off balance. I drop into neutral and rev it up to 2k, still idles rough for about a minute more but does not stall. I experienced something like this once when my subaru legacy's #2 injector quit, a misfiring boxer engine does not idle smooth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445811, filed 2012-01, 15,000 miles“In oct. 2009, I purchased a 2010 Volkswagen GOLF. Within four months, it began having problems. Every few months since, it has come to a halt while I am driving. The radio and dashboard lights all operate, but the car no longer moves. You must turn it off then back on at least once. I have narrowly avoided accidents with multiple cars and an 18-wheeler on I-95 and us1 in miami. The car has even come to a halt while driving at 55 MPH. It has also stopped after trying to accelerate when a traffic light turned from red to green, and when switching lanes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383359, filed 2011-02Related service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11012464Dec 4, 2024Diesel Models only. Repurchase Prior to Repairs
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 2010 Volkswagen Golf
32 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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