We have classified the 1 complaints from 2002 Volkswagen GTI about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
Check engine light fixed three times since new. now transmission destroyed at 33k miles without warning.*ak
I have a 2002 volkswagen gti with approximately 42000 and discovered my manual transmission was slipping in every gear. after bringing my car to lindsay volkswagen in sterling, va, i was informed that the problem was bad clutch and that the repair would not be covered under my warranty. after some research online, i have discovered several identical situations of other owners of 2002 volks gti 1.8t manual and the company's refusal to cover it under warranty or investigate why a clutch needs to be replaced at under 45,000 miles. accordingly, i can attest that i operate my vehicle in a safe and legal manner and in accordance with what a reasonable person would consider competence and care. *nm
Early clutch failure. the clutch in my vw 2002 gti failed at 23000 miles. *jb
My clutch pedal went down to the floor while driving and never came back up. it was fixed (replaced the master clutch cylinder) one month ago for a similar problem.*ak
Clutch failed, acceleration diminished, only 63000 miles with regular tune ups, oil changes. also mass air flow sensor and oxygen sensor defective; car doesn't idle correctly, sometimes doesn't start. started at 48000 miles. *ak
The clutch pedal sinked to the floor gradually over the last 3 days.*ak
Park/neutral switch failed on a manual transmission. *jb
The park/neutral switch malfunctioned , which caused the vehicle to start in gear without depressing the clutch. which resulted in an accident. (manual transmission) *jb the unit failure allowed the vehicle to start in neutral or any gear. scc
Clutch defective at 19000 miles. clutch plate found with excessive wear, fused to flywheel.