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2018 Volkswagen GOLF ALLTRACK

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2018 Volkswagen GOLF ALLTRACK has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (45% of all complaints), specifically: automatic emergency braking system engages without cause or warning. at both slow and moderate speeds with no obstacle in front of car. risk of causing a rear-end accident very high. dealership ran diagnostic and found nothing. recommends disabling system if issue persists..

11

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints
45%
  • • AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. AT BOTH SLOW AND MODERATE SPEEDS WITH NO OBSTACLE IN FRONT OF CAR. RISK OF CAUSING A REAR-END ACCIDENT VERY HIGH. DEALERSHIP RAN DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND NOTHING. RECOMMENDS DISABLING SYSTEM IF ISSUE PERSISTS.
  • • Had forward collision assist (turned on by default at engine start) turned on. When entering an intersection, vehicle stopped short to a full stop right in front of a metal plate on the road in the intersection. Had there been a vehicle behind me, the system may have needlessly caused a collision.
  • • Had forward collision assist (turned on by default at engine start) turned on. When entering an intersection, vehicle stopped short to a full stop right in front of a metal plate on the road in the intersection. Had there been a vehicle behind me, the system may have needlessly caused a collision.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. AT BOTH SLOW AND MODERATE SPEEDS WITH NO OBSTACLE IN FRONT OF CAR. RISK OF CAUSING A REAR-END ACCIDENT VERY HIGH. DEALERSHIP RAN DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND NOTHING. RECOMMENDS DISABLING SYSTEM IF ISSUE PERSISTS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints
18%
  • • PANORAMIC MOONROOF LEAKING AROUND EDGES AND STAINING HEADLINER AND UPHOLESTRY
  • • WATER LEAK FROM THE PANORAMIC ROOF. HEADLINER AND A PILLAR IS WET AND WILL BE REPLACED. WINDSHIELD FOGGED AND HAD CONDENSATION.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“PANORAMIC MOONROOF LEAKING AROUND EDGES AND STAINING HEADLINER AND UPHOLESTRY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints
18%
  • • I was driving west on I-80 and my sunroof exploded/shattered. There was no rock to be found anywhere.
  • • We were driving on the highway when the sunroof exploded. There were 4 of us in the car and none of us recalls anything striking the sunroof. Glass exploded wverywhere.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was driving west on I-80 and my sunroof exploded/shattered. There was no rock to be found anywhere.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints
9%
  • • WATER LEAK FROM THE PANORAMIC ROOF. HEADLINER AND A PILLAR IS WET AND WILL BE REPLACED. WINDSHIELD FOGGED AND HAD CONDENSATION.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WATER LEAK FROM THE PANORAMIC ROOF. HEADLINER AND A PILLAR IS WET AND WILL BE REPLACED. WINDSHIELD FOGGED AND HAD CONDENSATION.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
9%
  • • Volkswagen Wastegate Turbo Failure / design flaw and “wrongfully and intentionally” concealed a defect from consumers that could cause their vehicle’s engine turbocharger to fail prematurely at any time. Drivers have been unfairly forced to pay thousands out of pocket to repair and my estimate from
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Volkswagen Wastegate Turbo Failure / design flaw and “wrongfully and intentionally” concealed a defect from consumers that could cause their vehicle’s engine turbocharger to fail prematurely at any time. Drivers have been unfairly forced to pay thousands out of pocket to repair and my estimate from”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. AT BOTH SLOW AND MODERATE SPEEDS WITH NO OBSTACLE IN FRONT OF CAR. RISK OF CAUSING A REAR-END ACCIDENT VERY HIGH. DEALERSHIP RAN DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND NOTHING. RECOMMENDS DISABLING SYSTEM IF ISSUE PERSISTS.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BODY/STRUCTURE: PANORAMIC MOONROOF LEAKING AROUND EDGES AND STAINING HEADLINER AND UPHOLESTRY

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: I was driving west on I-80 and my sunroof exploded/shattered. There was no rock to be found anywhere.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    VISIBILITY: WATER LEAK FROM THE PANORAMIC ROOF. HEADLINER AND A PILLAR IS WET AND WILL BE REPLACED. WINDSHIELD FOGGED AND HAD CONDENSATION.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Volkswagen GOLF ALLTRACK — Year Comparison

How does 2018 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2019
29Above Average
2018
11Excellent Reliability
2017
113Below Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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