2007 Volkswagen Golf Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 2, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Golf years
Not enough data 28th of 29 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Golf. That ranks 28th out of 29 Golf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Volkswagen Golf
VW Golf GOAL (VIII, Facelift). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Volkswagen Golf problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1 · ~160,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Power Train150%160,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Volkswagen Golf recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The vehicle is having problems with the dsg transmission its jerking too much out of nowhere my car got stuck on one gear and the prnd lights keep flashing nothings fixing the problem i really love this car sucks it has to be put down at 160k

Power Train · received Mar 2, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11315593

Car overheated above 40 mph. Radiator inspected and flushed. Problem persisted. Water pump removed and found to be defective. Plastic impeller was loose on shaft and not moving coolant. Replacement impeller was metallic.

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 5, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10201946

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Volkswagen Golf?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Volkswagen Golf a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.