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.
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.
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 ...
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.