The Official Mk7 Golf DSG / Clutch / Shudder / Squeal Issues Thread

[Stiv]

Just like to add another clutch pack issue. 90 tsi comfortline golf 7, 27,000km and driven twice a week to work without crawling in traffic as we don't have many stops along the way and it's not city driving. Vw replaced it under warranty, lucky as we had 2 weeks till the 3 years warranty was up. Service tech did mention it happens a lot and also to the gti clutch packs as my thought was to upgrade. When we did purchase dealers advised us the mechtronics/gearbox issues were fixed and wouldn't be an issue in the golf 7, we did research prior to buying and were well informed of these issues in previous cars. Anyhow great car, great service from vw for instantly fixing the issue for now. Was advised the cost was 2k to fix without a warranty. Now have to decide if I should upgrade the warranty for 2 more years and sell it straight away or just sell it as is.
Thinking 2 years warranty would help with the sale, thoughts?

[LibraR]

How much for the 2 year warranty extension? Given the 90tsi is likely to be a sub $20k sale proposition, if the extra warranty is circa 10% of that value or something like that, I don't think I would bother with it.

Sell it as it is, and put those funds towards the new one. I'd be going wet clutch DSG next time if you are staying with a Golf for the next car. That means performance model or diesel variants.

[Stiv]

Decided to extend the warranty through vw, Eric extended mirror image to new car dealer warranty.
Can't remember the price for 2 years, 1330 for 3 years, 1680 for 4 years, and 1815 for 5 years. Bought the 5 years extended and hoping it sees us through for the next 2+ years without to many issues.

[gh172]

I had my clutch packs replaced last week after I was getting the clutch squeal. I was also getting a gearbox thump when the car was warm in heavy stop start traffic. Mostly after I was sitting at a red light for a long time the car would make a big thump before accelerating from stand still. Since the clutch packs have been replaced the changes are much smoother, the squeal has gone but the occasional bloody gearbox thump remains. Never been able to reproduce the issue with a dealer test drive. So frustrating and makes me wish I'd gone the diesel for the wet clutch gearbox. I was also assured the gearbox issues were over when I bought my car. I think I'm going to have to call for a quote on an extended warranty but I'm sure last time I checked they didn't quote me $1330. That's a great price!

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[LeeMan]

Hi

Went to see VW service on Thursday 19/10 as I was getting a moaning groaning sound from my Golf Wagon. Car has done 12k and I have been getting the noise for about 1k on and off. Before I dropped in, I made sure I could replicate the problem. Problem is evident in 1st gear crawling along. It stops when it goes to 2nd. Service guy had no problems identifying the noise and indicated it was the clutch plates.
No issue in getting this fixed under warranty.
I am usually a manual guy but VW does not do manuals in the Highline wagon.
My points are
1. Try your best to replicate the noise and identify when it occurs before going to VW. Tried to record the noise but nothing replaces the service guy hearing the noise himself !
2. Warranty is designed to fix problems. So fingers crossed it gets fixed permanently as the Golf is a great car to drive. It's my 2nd Golf and I am very happy to them except for this DSG problem (previous car was a manual).

[shadank]

Hey guys,

First post, about to buy my first car, looking to buy a MK7 7sp TSI. I've tried reading through most of this thread, as far as I understand, apparently most of the dry clutch issues were for the 7sp in the MK6, but the DSG issues are still prevalent with the MK7 just not as much as the MK6?
Is there a verdict on which model year onwards is more safer for the MK7 in the TSI auto?

Basically tossing up between a MK7 TSI or a MK6 GTD, I'd rather a MK7 TSI (the 118TSI) but if it's too risky then I'll keep looking for a nice MK6 GTD.

[Wartai]

We had a MK6 118TSI and got rid of it and now have a MK6 GTI (6sp DSG) and havent looked back, If it was me, I would take the MK6 GTD .. I wouldnt own a 7sp DSG again

[Dutch77]

.. I wouldnt own a 7sp DSG again

".. I wouldn't own a [DQ200] 7sp DSG again."

[bgroper]

+1
Mk6 GTD

[sVWatt]

Driving a 7.5 TSI 7 speed. No issue. Smooth, if not smoother than the 6 speeder I had in the S3 and GTI.

[li_dawg]

Like the user above, looking to buy a first car (Golf) but I'm not sold on the DSG issues and they are putting me off, is this a widespread issue or simply have people been unlucky? Does the problem persist and is unfixable, i.e. the DSG is just screwed for the lifetime of the car and has the MK7.5 fixed all these issues?

[LibraR]

+1
Mk6 GTD

+2
VW will fix under warranty but what then?

[LibraR]

Like the user above, looking to buy a first car (Golf) but I'm not sold on the DSG issues and they are putting me off, is this a widespread issue or simply have people been unlucky? Does the problem persist and is unfixable, i.e. the DSG is just screwed for the lifetime of the car and has the MK7.5 fixed all these issues?

Wet clutch units are pretty billet proof. New 7 speed DQ381 is arguably near perfect. Dry clutch DQ200 7 speeds are more problematic. Trouble is the wet clutch units are on the high end sports versions with Golf R motor.

Good argument with the Minister for War and Finance as to why you “need” a Golf R

[sVWatt]

the DQ200 recall remedial work was around high humidity affecting the electronics connectors contained within the mechatronics unit. The affects included loss of transmitted engine power and judder etc.

I dont believe current units are problematic.

It's a bit like the scare mongering that went on when the early 1.4 engines had issues and lots of people started to comment the 1.4 would be scrapped. It wasnt, but it was enhanced with modifications (as all manufacturers do on a continual basis), and now is rock solid.

If your buying new, you have peace of mind.

[timb]

2014 Golf Mk7 90 TSI with problems in 1st and 2nd gear - DQ200. It's weird - half throttle results in walking pace until it gets to 3rd gear. 70k kms. Spoke with VW Australia and they advised to take it to local VW dealer for diagnosis. Comments that it would be covered if 'a manufacturing fault' but that there is no 5 year warranty on drivetrain. Diagnosis is $152/hr.