Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI MK5 — Reliability

MK5 Hatchback Compact 2008–2008 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) — 52/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 6

Engine in this model

CAUTION 52

2.0 TDI PD (EA188)

2.0 TDI Pumpe-Duese Diesel I4 (EA188)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Balance-shaft oil-pump drive wears: sudden loss of oil pressure 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) critical 118,000 km – 233,000 km
Dual-mass flywheel and clutch failure 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) high —
Cylinder head cracks (early 140 hp BKD and 170 hp BMN) 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) high —
Unit injector (Pumpe-Duese) wear and failure 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) high 120,000 km – 250,000 km
Turbocharger faults (variable vanes sooting up) 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) moderate —
EGR valve clogging 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) moderate —