10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Volkswagen Golf electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 192000

Golf

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The ignition broke in April 2000 & was replaced by dealer. On 9/1/2000, white, odorless smoke came from left side of steering column. On 9/18/2000, brown smelly smoke came from same area. Car towed to dealer. Dealer kept for 3 days, couldn't find problem, said car was safe. On 9/24/2000, brown smelly smoke came from steering column on 3 occasions. Car towed to dealer. Dealer kept car five days, couldn't find problem. The car is now at another repair place. I am terrified to drive this car. I think the problem is directly caused by the ignition replacement. Very unhappy with dealer and VW usa.

- Kensington, MD, USA

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