Volkswagen Golf Generation 2 (2001–2003)

Volkswagen Golf Generation 2 (2001–2003) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Volkswagen Golf — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Mk4 1996–2000 —
Generation 2 2001–2003 —
Mk5 2004–2009 —
Mk6 2010–2014 —
Mk7 2015–2021 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Golf

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) 1992–2019 32 models 108
Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder 1985–2018 15 models 41
Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder 2010–2014 10 models 34

Volkswagen Golf fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Volkswagen Golf prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2001 9 131 Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
2002 7 80 Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
2003 6 31 Air Bags, Electrical System, Seats

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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