NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System Problems

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2003 Volkswagen Golf cooling system problems

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2003 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 282009

Golf

  • 73,888 miles

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

Engine overheated due to water pump failure, requiring water pump replacement. Plastic impeller degraded and failed. Use of plastic for impeller is a design flaw in the water pump otherwise made of aluminum, and should be recalled and replaced by VW under warranty.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

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