One problem related to automatic transmission has been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Check engine light fixed three times since new. Now transmission destroyed at 33k miles without warning.
| Clutch problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Clutch Pedal/linkage problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems |