Faults:

While still under warranty:

The Mass Air Flow went which I think was a recall.

My driver's side heated seat stopped working.

The control for setting cruise control broke.

After warranty:

Check engine light goes on and off all the time.

The washer fluid light stays on although the reservoir is full.

The seats ripped slightly from putting the back seats down.

My front rotors warped after 2.5 years.

General Comments:

I love driving my car, its fun, small and easy to handle.

Although mostly minor things have gone wrong with my car, they are an annoyance nonetheless.

To replace the front rotors and brake pads would cost about 600$ at the dealer. I have been driving with warped rotors for at least a year now. My husband has recently tried to change them himself, but as easy as it is to change them, they are giving him a huge problem.

I love the heated seats. They are a must in cold weather.

I drive 400 miles to visit family many times a year and the Golf has always been reliable.

I have another three years before I will trade in my car for a new one and when that time comes I will miss the Golf dearly. It is really fun to drive even as an automatic.

Faults:

Automatic Transmission failure- VW had to replaced the entire transmission at 64K due to the Large and Small Sun Gear Failing in the vehicle. Also, VW listed a recall on the Mass Air Flow sensor that I have sent for reimbursement for after my failed, but 3 months later have yet to receive my money back. Next, there was an automatic door lock failure that also had to be replaced out. If you thought I was done just wait for the water pump failure because VW places a "plastic" fan in their water pump that is designed to fail. The replacement part of course was made of metal, but you have to buy the entire water pump. The third break light also went out and this is a VW only part that will cost around $150. Would I buy one again? Never.

Faults:

- Engine is using to much oil. Have to add at liter after each 5000 KM. Dealer said it is normal...

- Children lock was defective, repaired by dealer under warranty.

- Headlight burns after 2 years.

- Light goes off on dashboard once in a while.

- Rear Lite burned.

- Drivers door needed to be re-fitted after 5000K (fixed by dealer).

- Car is using to much gas. I am now in the 450KM-475KM range on full tank when I should at least getting 500KM. Driving habits maybe, but I was right on the spot with my Subaru.

- Stiff transmission. Request dealer to look into it. Says it is normal...

- Premature wear of rear breaks. Changed by dealer on last warrantied service.

- CD player popped out of its casing. Fixed by dealer.

- Temp gage died, replace by dealer under warranty.

General Comments:

Poor, would not recommend car for that price. Car cost me 25K Canadian tax in.

This is a full equip model with heating seats, electrical windows and...