NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,333 miles

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1997 Volkswagen GTI electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Volkswagen GTI Owner Comments

problem #3

May 102002

GTI 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 73,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No problems until May 2002. Car stalled, ran rough, felt like it was getting no gas, then would surge, then stall. VW in charleston, SC, has had car dozen plus times, and never found problem. Mechanic checked fuel system, electrical system, codes presented, went through technical manuals. Also many electrical parts, I.e., distributor, fuel pump, mass air flow sensor, ecg, etc., were replaced. Car has been totally unreliable since that point. You never know when it's going to die out. Happened to us on I-95; 18-wheeler had to swerve to prevent accident. Car now sitting in driveway. From what I can find on the internet, many people have had this same problem.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

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problem #2

Apr 072003

GTI

  • miles
While driving the electrical system failed without warning. The dealer was notified.

- Saint Helens, OR, USA

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problem #1

Oct 061999

GTI

  • miles
Vehicle had previous electrical problems, this drivetrain has had known fuel system problems

- Morton, IL, USA

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