Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1J) — Reliability

Mk4 (1J) 2003–2003 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine VR6 3.2 24V (EA390: BFH/BML/BUB/CBRA/BHE/BDB/BMJ/AZZ/BMX/BKJ) — 78/100 BUY
Known Issues 1

Engine in this model

BUY 78

VR6 3.2 24V (EA390: BFH/BML/BUB/CBRA/BHE/BDB/BMJ/AZZ/BMX/BKJ)

3.2L VR6

Unique narrow-angle V6 with a glorious sound - Golf R32, Audi TT/A3 3.2, Touareg 3.2. Sound basic en...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain guide and tensioner wear — chain stretch, labour-heavy repair VR6 3.2 24V (EA390: BFH/BML/BUB/CBRA/BHE/BDB/BMJ/AZZ/BMX/BKJ) high 140,000 km