NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition Problems

6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,180 miles

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2004 Volkswagen GTI electrical problems

electrical problem

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2004 Volkswagen GTI Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 082005

GTI 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 11,180 miles

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

Bumped a curb and side impact air bags deployed. No physical damage to vehicle other than scraped wheels and deployed air bags. Engine no longer starts on first key turn. Taken to insurer recommended shop to have airbags and all related components replaced. Engine still not starting on first key turn.

- Bowie, MD, USA

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