2002 Volkswagen Golf lights problems

11 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 59,500.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 59,500
crashes: 0
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Brake lights: switch
8
Turn signal: flasher unit
1
Turn signal
1
Headlights
1
Hazard flashing warning lights: unit
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Volkswagen Golf lights problems in other years

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported February 20, 2007 · 1,002,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v‑183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 07V063000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switchReported December 16, 2004 · 410,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
Risk: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 04V584000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Turn signal/hazard flasher failureOpened October 19, 2004, closed December 16, 2004

This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this population of vehicles. Volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy the defective vehicles.please see safety recall 04v584 for details.

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What 2002 Volkswagen Golf owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 11, 2009 · Lights · 101,345 miles · IL

There was a brake switch short that caused the car to be stuck in park. So it had to be dragged out and was sent to volkswagen service.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 26,466 miles · IL

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. *kb 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. *jb the right headlight was inoperative, the catalytic converter was replaced. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Lights · MD

2002 vw golf with cruise control problem customer states that the car accelerated into fifth gear when she took her foot off the brake**cc the consumer determined that stepping on the brake did not disengage the cruise control. The consumer stated the following day, when he backed his vehicle up to the garage door, he noticed the brake light/ stop light did not illuminated when he stepped on the brake. The consumer believed the failure was the root cause for the cruise control's failure to disengage. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and upon inspection it was determined that the replacement brake light switch that had been installed previously under recall was defective.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Lights · 103,100 miles · CA

Brake lights on my 2002 volkswagen golf all failed to operate. Vw dealer (classic volkswagen in escondido, ca) determined the problem was a defective brake light switch. Vw dealer replaced the brake light switch.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Lights · 77,000 miles · NE

Tl* - the contact's vehicle would not go into gear. The contact had the car towed to the dealer, and they told him that he had a faulty brake switch which kept the car in park. The dealer told him that their was a recall o for this problem, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak updated 02/16/07.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Lights · 146,000 miles · NJ · 1 injury

All brake lights inoperable. Bulbs are fine. This will lead to an accident where the car is rear ended. There is an existing recall, the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v096000 however, it applies to the 1999 to 2002 vw jetta only. I drive a golf, which is not covered by the recall campaign, however uses the same parts.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Lights · 59,500 miles · MN

Vw golf 2002 60k turn singals keep on clicking. Possible link to using armorall polish?

Filed Sep 16, 2006 · Lights · 57,850 miles · FL

I have a 2002 vw golf, the brake light switch on my car has broken 4 times in the 4 years I have owned this car. The last time it hs happened my car wouldn't shift out of park and I had to get my car towed. Each time the brake light switch was found to be faulty and it was replaced. This is a very frustrating problem and its very time consuming. I believe that volkswagen needs to do something to correct this problem.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Lights · 69,998 miles · OK

The brake light switch on the golf is the same brake light switch on the jetta. They have the same part number and everything. They also fail at the same rate, but only the jetta brake light switch was recalled. When it fails, you cannot get the car out of park and your brake lights work intermittently, which is a safety hazard.

Filed Apr 27, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · MI

Turn signal/hazard relay activates randomly. While driving down the road I can hear the turn signal relay clicking at a faster speed, like when you have a burned out turn signal bulb. But, when you go to use the turn signal/hazard signal, they still function as normaly. I believe this issue is related to recal 04v584000, yet volkswagen of america does not recognize my vehicle as being part of this recal.

Questions about the 2002 Volkswagen Golf lights

Does the 2002 Volkswagen Golf have lights problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the lights of the 2002 Volkswagen Golf, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Volkswagen Golf lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 59,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Volkswagen Golf lights?

Yes, 2 recalls: 07V063000, 04V584000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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

The Volkswagen Golf model years with the most lights complaints are 2001 (15 complaints) and 2002 (11 complaints).