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Volkswagen Volkswagen years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the Volkswagen Volkswagen since 1990. The 2000 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
63
Recalls
0
Worst year
2000
Model years
1990-2003

Volkswagen Volkswagen years to avoid

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

Best Volkswagen Volkswagen years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volkswagen Volkswagen complaints by model year

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

1990199520002003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen Volkswagen problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    15
  • Engine
    14
  • Transmission
    9
  • Brakes
    9
  • Visibility
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Seat belts
    2

Volkswagen Volkswagen problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-4Engine00
2002-7Transmission01
2001-9Engine71,10001
2000-12Electrical62,00000
1999-5Brakes00
1998-2Airbags00
1997-5Electrical00
1996-9Electrical00
1995-3Brakes01
1994-3Body00
1992-2Acceleration00
1991-1Body00
1990-1Acceleration01

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Volkswagen Volkswagen

What years of the Volkswagen Volkswagen should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Volkswagen?

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

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Volkswagen?

Electrical, with 15 complaints across all years, followed by engine (14) and transmission (9).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Volkswagen have?

No recalls on record.

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