Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (one problem).
I have a 2001 vw golf Gti. It is leaking oil from the engine's block head gasket. Being that it is under a 100k miles warranty I took it in to the vw dealer to have it fixed. I was alarmed that the dealer told me that the leak was a "small and normal leakage, just sipping. Read details...
2001 vw Gti bought used. At 79,000 miles had 80k service done at dealership which included checking timing belt. At 82,000 timing belt broke causing extensive damage to engine. Needed to replace engine cost me $5300 in which vw would not pay for as warranty only covers original owner. Read details...
My blinkers stopped working in August 2002. Dealer repaired under warranty. January 2003 check engine light came on. Car off warranty; turbo cut off valve replaced and coolant temp sensor. Check engine light came on a couple weeks later. Took Gti to dealer again. Dealer replaced the fuel pump relay. Read details...