1995 Volkswagen Golf electrical problems

11 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 26%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Wiring: front underhood
2
12v/24v/48v battery
2
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
Wiring
1
Instrument cluster/panel
1
Ignition: module
1
Ignition
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Volkswagen Golf electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Volkswagen Golf owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 11, 2012 · Electrical · 202,800 miles · UT

The speedometer works fine in the morning, but after work (approx 5 pm) it either does not work or only works for a few minutes/miles. Sometimes tapping on the front of the gauge helps it resume registering the speed, sometimes it does not help. I searched the internet and found several other owners of vw golf/cabrio/jetta of similar model year as mine have experienced the same problem.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Electrical · NM

It is suspected the whole electrical system is faulty. Brake lights will constantly blow, car won't start, dashboard lights stay off, sunroof will not work.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Electrical, Visibility · PA

While driving with windshield wipers on, they could quit working. Headlights could be on, then turn off.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Wiring under the hood is terrible- sunroof latch broke after 2years- battery leaks 3 times causing damages to the power steering reservoir twice, master cylinder leaks so often. Plastic parts that the mfg are using are bad quality therefore causing constant breakdows .. Ak..

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Electrical · FL

Battery leaks - destroy the power steering reservoir.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Electrical · FL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Mar 31, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Unable to repair instrument cluster (speedometer) due to parts shortage from volkswagen.

Filed Apr 30, 1997 · Electrical · FL

Defective alternator, causing a smell of melted plastic and shortage of electricty which could result inthe vehicle becoming inoperative. Distributor of altenator said that he had to order 24 alternators which are only available for 94-95 volkswagen golf.

Filed Jan 4, 1996 · Electrical · VA

While driving, experiences intermittent engine failure, when approx. 65mph engine shut down, without prior warning, dealer's made several attempts to fix. Tt

Filed Oct 10, 1995 · Acceleration, Brakes · OR

Left headlight broken.

Questions about the 1995 Volkswagen Golf electrical

Does the 1995 Volkswagen Golf have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 1995 Volkswagen Golf, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1995 Volkswagen Golf electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Volkswagen Golf electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volkswagen Golf have the most electrical problems?

The Volkswagen Golf model years with the most electrical complaints are 2011 (18 complaints), 2015 (18 complaints) and 2001 (15 complaints).