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Major Problems with Volkswagen GTI - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volkswagen GTI model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2009, for instance, is the worst year for the GTI. Older GTI vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Volkswagen GTI Problems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2015 Volkswagen GTI May 16, 2019 Victims: 15 Mileage: 12000 miles

The trim around the dsg shifter has deteriorated and has left behind several very sharp edges. cuts on fingers and hands happen frequently when using the shifter normally to change gears. trim at the base of the shifter has also deteriorated, commonly causing cuts when using the storage compartment just in front of the shifter. this vehicle has limited miles and has predominately been stored in a garage.

AIR BAGS
2002 Volkswagen GTI December 11, 2007 Victims: 2 Mileage: 67000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen gti. while driving 75-80 mph, the side air bags deployed without warning and the vehicle lost complete power. as of december 13, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 67,000. updated 3/4/08 *cn the dealer decided to fix the vehicle at their expense.

AIR BAGS
2006 Volkswagen GTI May 28, 2011 Victims: 2 Mileage: 69800 miles

I lost control on a very sharp turn by a steep drop-off in the north carolina mountains. when first leaving the road at approximately 35-40 mph, the front left corner of the car hit a tree a few feet off the pavement. after rolling off a steep embankment, approximately 50 feet, the front grill and bumper made full contact with the ground and small trees, stopping the car from its plunge. the front airbags did not deploy, yet the impact was enough to crunch the hood (pictures available). my wife was treated and released from the local hospital with a ...

What is the most common problem with Volkswagen GTI?

Overall the worst problem with Volkswagen GTI relates to SERVICE BRAKES problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific GTI years that are prone to issues with these components.

SERVICE BRAKES 101 ENGINE 94 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 87 POWER TRAIN 78 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 77 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 68 AIR BAGS 61 IGNITION 49 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 43 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 34 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 28 SIDE/WINDOW 27 STEERING 23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18 WHEELS 18 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 18 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 16 ENGINE 15 BODY 13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13 FRONTAL 11 TIRES 11 RIM 8 EQUIPMENT 7 FUEL PUMP 7 SWITCH 7 SIDEWALL 6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 6 VISIBILITY 5 SUSPENSION 5 SEAT BELTS 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5 EMISSION CONTROL 5 SEATS 5 SWITCH 5 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 5 VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 STRUCTURE 4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 MODULE 4 ELECTRICAL 4 COIL SPRINGS 4 WINDSHIELD 3 DOOR 3 WIRING 3 DRIVELINE 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 PADS 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 3 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 3 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 3 AIR CONDITIONER 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 FRONT 2 GASOLINE 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 FRAME AND MEMBERS 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 FAN 2 HORN 2 FRONT UNDERHOOD 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 ROTOR 1 MECHANICAL 1 DRUM 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 LATCH 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HEATER CORE 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 RECLINER 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 LATCH 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 LOWER ARM 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 BELL HOUSING 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 PADS 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1
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