Do VW Golfs have transmission problems?
Golf VR6 often faces transmission slipping and delayed or harsh gear shifts under load conditions. Symptoms like failure to shift into top gear and random gear changes often indicate transmission valve body wear or solenoid faults. Despite fluid and filter changes, internal components may be damaged or clogged. Over time, the gearbox in automatic Golf models can wear out and start to judder intermittently. This is a sign of failure in the mechatronic unit, also known as the control centre of the gearbox. Look out for the following symptoms: Loss of power when changing gear.