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Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen since 2015. The 2015 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
0
Worst year
2015
Model years
2015-2017

Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen years to avoid

No model year of the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen years

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Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201520162017

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Airbags
    4
  • Steering
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Body
    1

Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-5Engine00
2016-5Airbags01
2015-5Airbags39,20000

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen

What years of the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen?

Electrical, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (4) and steering (2).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Golf Sportswagen have?

No recalls on record.

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