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Common Problems with 2002 Volkswagen GTI

Retrospectively, the 2002 Volkswagen GTI had 41 complaints, and 34% of issues had something to do with WHEELS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Volkswagen GTI?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Volkswagen GTI fall into the category of WHEELS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

WHEELS 14 AIR BAGS 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 VISIBILITY 1 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 POWER TRAIN 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 TIRES 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2002 Volkswagen GTI Problems

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

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....

SIDE/WINDOW
2002 Volkswagen GTI November 19, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 39000 miles

The consumer was coming out of a toll booth at approximately 45 mph and passenger's side airbag deployed for no reason, resulting in minor injuries....

SIDE/WINDOW
2002 Volkswagen GTI May 25, 2002 Victims: 1

I was driving my company car (golf gti 1.8t - mi license vvd 493) along 86th street in indianapolis, in on saturday 25th may 2002 with mr dario rossi...