MYRModel Year Report

2007 Volkswagen Golf

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2007 Volkswagen Golf
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:57:32.545Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Golf Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 41 complaints 1995: 43 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 64 complaints 2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 116 complaints 2002: 73 complaints 2003: 26 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 69 complaints 2010 2011: 110 complaints 2012: 48 complaints 2013: 43 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2015: 129 complaints 2015 2016: 85 complaints 2017: 115 complaints 2018: 29 complaints 2019: 62 complaints 2020: 6 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2022: 81 complaints 2023: 11 complaints 2023
2007: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
198510
198613
19874
19889
198917
199010
19918
19926
19937
199441
199543
19963
19977
199818
199964
200088
2001116
200273
200326
200428
200519
200612
20072
20081
20093
201069
2011110
201248
201343
201411
2015129
201685
2017115
201829
201962
20206
20216
202281
202311

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20200302

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070905

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Volkswagen Golf — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Golf reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Golf have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.