Volkswagen GLI owners have reported 11 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train driveline (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My car is a 2006 vw Gli. The transmission was rebuilt 3 months ago and cost me a fortune, and now this. I just heard from my transmission technician that my mechatronic unit needs to be replaced in the dsg transmission. Many, many vw and Audi buyers have had to have these replaced. Read details...
I'm in the midst of getting a dsg transmission repaired and it could cost as much as $4000. The transmission began making "grinding" noises, and I was told that there are bearings that will need to be replaced. Read details...
2006 jetta Gli with dsg gearbox, repeated transmission clunking (in automatic mode) when downshifting from 2nd to 1st, and harsh thunking in first gear from a stop engine revs up but car will not move for 1 to two seconds then thunk and car surges forward. Read details...
1 clutch pedal when depressed stays down. 2 intermittent 3 , fly wheel damage, return bearing damage, cost of repair $2400. 00. Read details...
Prior to the event listed below, we noticed that the car was not performing as it normally would. We were stopped at a traffic signal, light turned green proceeded to accelerate, car moved 10 feet, rpm went high and it was as if the car was in neutral. Read details...