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2016 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1528031
Internal NHTSA #	11165958
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF SPORTWAGEN
Model Year	2016
File date	05/01/19
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On jan. 5th 2019 the dashboard warning system showed a "error - transmission". We had it towed to the dealership - they said it was the shifter unit, and that it was not covered under the "powertrain" warranty. We were told it was still safe to drive while they ordered parts. While driving it home from the dealer, it would hesitate when starting off from a stop - with oncomming traffic, this can be a unsafe option. Looking on several vw support forums, i see this same problem come up often - most are covered under warranty because they happen earlier than ours did (36,714 miles). To me it seems vw has a problem with these shifter units, but will not do anything about it unless they are forced to.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	36714
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EARLYSVILLE, VA
VIN pattern	3VWC17AU2GMXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	1
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2016 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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