- Worst Model Year:
- 1997
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volkswagen GTI (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 1997 Volkswagen GTI has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1997 GTI for transmission failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the GTI
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Latest Owner Complaints About the GTI
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wastegate rod rattle -- 2011 GTI:
An annoying tin-can rattling sound rears its ugly head at 2300 to 2900 rpms. This sound appears to stem from the wastegate building pressure before relief. The local VW technician acknowledged the problem, but tried unsuccessfully to add weights to the rod to quiet the defective part. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 GTI owners.
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turn signal light constantly stays on -- 2011 GTI:
My service adviser had a very difficult time understanding that the drivers turn signal light was lit bright ON constantly, with or without ignition. He advised me that the European parking light was activated when i in fact did not activate it, since the check bulb light lit up on the dash, ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 GTI owners.
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broken coil spring -- 2003 GTI:
In Feb.2010, I began noticing a rattle type of noise coming from the right side of the front end. This mystery seemed to be more pronounced when I drove up and over speed bumps (some of which were large enough to land a small aircraft on) on my road. Let me say at this point, that I DO NOT ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 GTI owners.
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transmission failure -- 1997 GTI:
Had to replace a second time! The reverse gear in these rigs are very touchy. BAD TRANSMISSION! Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 1997 GTI owners.
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transmission failure -- 1997 GTI:
This was a huge bill to pay. This was due to the reverse gear defect. CHECK THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO PURCHASE. Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 1997 GTI owners.