2011 Volkswagen Golf
Common Problems
Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
3 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine stall at high speed due to fuel pump failure
26complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe high-pressure fuel pump failed, causing the engine to stall at high speeds.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 11V490000
- 2
Stalling and difficulty starting due to electrical system issues
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system had issues, causing the car to stall and be difficult to start.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine stall due to fuel system failure
10complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel system failed, causing the engine to stall while driving or at idle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 11V490000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.