Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the timing tensioner (four problems).
Without warning, the abs module in the car failed, giving warning lights on the dash and making the car undriveable. Recall work was pursued with the a vw dealer and Volkswagen of America, but the recall work was denied, saying this failure was outside the scope of the recall. Read details...
Vehicle has 140,455 miles on it and was well maintained. At approximately 15 mph heard loud sound and had total engine failure. Car was towed to a Volkswagen specialist and said that the timing chain threw due to the timing chain tensioner, a common problem for the 2. 0 tsi engines from 2008-2012. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Gti. When starting the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to make noise occasionally before the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed replacement. Read details...