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Common Problems with 2001 Volkswagen GTI

Retrospectively, the 2001 Volkswagen GTI had 32 complaints, and 34% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Volkswagen GTI?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Volkswagen GTI fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 EQUIPMENT 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 TIRES 3 SUSPENSION 2 SEATS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1

Worst 2001 Volkswagen GTI Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2001 Volkswagen GTI December 28, 2001 Victims: 1

Steering is having problems. when trying to change gears on a turn, vehicle locks up. had no control of vehicle and it ran off the road. contacted dea...

TIRES
2001 Volkswagen GTI June 24, 2005 Victims: 1 Mileage: 27000 miles

Dt: while driving, the rear left tire went flat. there was a nail in the tire, which may have been the cause of the flat tire. also the drivers sid...

TIRES
2001 Volkswagen GTI March 24, 2008 Victims: 1 Mileage: 85047 miles

Car accident possibly created/caused by full/complete inner side wall separation of tire from itself. *tr