NHTSA — Power Train Problems

5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,500 miles

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2016 Volkswagen Golf drivetrain problems

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2016 Volkswagen Golf Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 132021

Golf

  • miles

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EPC light illuminated on dash board. Vehicle was taken to dealer and it was determined that the thermostat housing had failed. Would have caused the vehicle to overheat had it been driven for any length of time with the failure

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 122021

Golf

  • miles
Thermostat housing failure. Leaking coolant. Yes it is available for inspection. The dealer has confirmed this is not an uncommon problem, and indicated this can be cause by the seal swelling (Dirito Bros dealer, CA BAR Reg# 257857). This issue was found by an independent mechanic during a routine oil change on 10/12/21 There is a warning lamp for low coolant, which is the first indicator, and occurred around Sept- 2021.

- San Bruno, CA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012020

Golf

  • 49,500 miles
Coolant leak from the water pump and thermostat housing. The water pump and thermostat were replaced under warrant. I believe it is leaking again as it was replaced with the same faulty parts and I have noticed a slight drop in coolant and a smell, which was the issue originally.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

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