Accelerator cable was bad upon delivery of vehicle, causing minor accident and almost causing major accident. Accelerator components were signed off on by delivering agent as operable.
Electrical system seems to be malfunctioning, dash-lights, headlights, brake lights and large strip brake light all stopped working within a 3 week period.
Check engine light illuminated at 29900 miles, cause was said to have been CO2 sensor and engine coolant sensor.
Rear brakes require replacement after 29900 miles of normal driving.
My experience with my Volkswagen Golf has been nothing but a disaster. With so many problems on a two year old car, I expressed my concerns to Volkswagen customer care. They are completely unwilling to discuss the matter with me and claim that all of the problems with my Golf are normal.
Pardon me if I'm wrong, but you mentioned a "broken" accelerator cable. I have a North American 1.8T GTI and it has NO ACCELERATOR CABLE. It is FLY-BY-WIRE - accelerator pedal is just actuating an electronic sensor. Just wondering if something with this system went wrong...
I have had the exact same problems. I will never buy a Volkswagen again!
I can totally relate to your frustration - I have a '02 GTI and had it towed 3 times already - haven't had even a year yet! Window dropped into the door, the window leaks, brakes are very strange, car died for no apparent reason & the latest - the ignition coil had to be fixed!! I am totally disgusted with this car & will never buy a VW again! I should have stayed with Pontiac!!
I completely agree! We have had the exact same problems! What piece of junk, I would never buy it again and don't recommend it to ANYONE.
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