Question 1

Is the Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN has 24 total NHTSA complaints across 3 model years. The most reliable years are 2016 (6 complaints). Years to avoid: 2017 (10 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2017 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN. The 2017 model has the most complaints (10) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN are 2016 (6 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	10	CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST SPEED WHILE TURNING ON A CI...	Below Average
2016	6	METAL TRIM ON THE BEZEL OF THE GEAR SELECTOR (AT T...	Excellent Reliability
2015	8	WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, ALL ELECTRICAL COMPO...	Average

Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN — All Years

Volkswagen GOLF SPORTSWAGEN — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid