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Reliability Database
Volkswagen

Golf/Gti

Sports Car
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
5 Generations
3 Engines Rated
321 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended 1 caution

Generation Timeline

2002 2002
2 engines
132 complaints
1.8L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2003 2003
0 engines
84 complaints 🔥 8 ☠ 1
→
2004 2004
1 engine
35 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 1
1.8L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
→
2005 2005
0 engines
27 complaints
→
2006 2006
0 engines
43 complaints 🔥 3
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