Volkswagen GLI - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Volkswagen GLI owners have reported a total of 44 problems for their cars built in the 6 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Volkswagen GLI. The 2009 Volkswagen GLI cars have the most problems reported (20 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Volkswagen GLI

Model Year	Number of Problems
2021 GLI	2
2009 GLI	20
2008 GLI	2
2007 GLI	1
2006 GLI	17
2005 GLI	2

🔍 Common problems of Volkswagen GLI

The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for Volkswagen GLI cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (7 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Volkswagen GLI

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Train	11
Electronic Stability Control	7
Service Brakes	7
Electrical System	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Air Bag	3
Suspension	1
Steering	1
Structure	1
Latches/locks/linkage	1
Equipment	1
Visibility	1
Unknown Or Other	1

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