4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,158 miles

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2016 Volkswagen Golf R drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2016 Volkswagen Golf R Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 052021

Golf R

  • 56,117 miles

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

I discovered a coolant leak after moving my car from my garage. Brought the car to the dealership and upon their testing the thermostat housing and water pump were determined to be defective. It appears Volkswagen has modified the part to compensate for this design flaw. The car was stationary. If this problem continues the car could become stranded if it loses enough coolant and the engine overheats.

- St Louis Park, MN, USA

problem #1

Jan 082016

Golf R

  • 200 miles
- vehicle is getting 19mpg (mostly highway). Mpg on car is well below published range of 22-31. VW tell me that I will only get the published mpg after 9000 miles!! - carplay system is not connecting to* apple iphone. - infotainment system is sometimes not turning on - keyless start is intermitently functioning. Cannot get car to start despite the key being placed next to steering column. - reversing camera fails to engage often. - locking (beep) confirmation is not working consistently. VW of America will not buy back this car and expect me to accept a brand new vehicle with all these problems and leave it at the shop for repair!

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

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