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2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack problems

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 12.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 12.4%. A further 20.4% were filed without a specific system named.

Complaints113
Crashes0
Fires0
Injuries3
Deaths0

What owners report breaking

Unknown or other 20.4% · 23
Electrical system 12.4% · 14
Structure 12.4% · 14
Air bags 9.7% · 11
Visibility/wiper 8.8% · 10
Power train 7.1% · 8
Engine 6.2% · 7
Suspension 4.4% · 5
Severity

Of those complaints, 3 report an injury.

Reading the numbers

Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 32 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.

The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 11,532 miles.

In owners' own words

Leaking sunroof is ruining interior components, including headliner. Multiple fixes and service bulletins covered under warranty have not been successful. Very concerned it's going to lead to larger electrical, body rot, and mold issues, not to mention completely ruining any value the car has. Most recent photograph uploaded was following a rainstorm on 4/11/2021. Structure · reported at 30,000 miles
Panoramic sunroof leaks water into interior, causing condensation on all interior glass and making it difficult/impossible to see out. There is so much condensation that ac/defrost settings cannot remove it in a timely manner. It takes so long that one tries to drive even before full outward vision has been restored, increasing risk greatly. Structure · reported at 1,100 miles
Vehicle was stationary while being washed. Water leaking into the interior through the headliner on both the right and left sides behind the panoramic roof. Concerned for mold, electrical component damage. Could also be further safety issue if this happens when in motion. Structure · reported at 40,000 miles

Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Safety recalls

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