NHTSA — Power Train Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
230,000 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Golf drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2003 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #1

May 222015

Golf

  • 230,000 miles

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

I had the hatch open on my Golf and started to smell an electrical fire. I seen smoke coming from the cargo light and when I opened the taillight access panel there was a small fire that I immediatley put out. Thankfully I caught it in time and didn't close the hatch and walk away. It could have been much worse. I have pictures I can send upon request.

- Pine Hill, NY, USA

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