NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,710 miles

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2002 Volkswagen GTI engine problems

engine problem

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2002 Volkswagen GTI Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 192002

GTI 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 7,710 miles

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

Engine computer defect. Auto stalls and engine RPM's surge after engine has achieved normal operating temperature and user starts after driving and turning off car.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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