2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,475 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2002 Volkswagen GTI electrical problems

electrical problem

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2002 Volkswagen GTI Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 062006

GTI 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 98,830 miles

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

Left work after sunset. On my way home my headlights stopped working. I then noticed that my turn signals, wipers, and defroster stopped working as well. Luckily I am a mechanic so I was able to find the problem as soon as I got home. That was after driving 5 miles with no lights at all on the exterior of the car. The problem was the ignition switch. When I took everything apart I noticed that the wire and connector was melted. I replaced the ignition switch, melted wire, and connector. I have the old part and the receipt. My only concern is that my car could have caught fire.

- Jamesburg, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jan 272003

GTI 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 120 miles
Coilpacks are prone to failure, causing the car to violently lose power. Also having an issue where the car is trying to start itself again with the clutch depressed.

- Mason City, IA, USA

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