Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission gear indicator (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI

The Power Train problem

The vehicle shifted gears in motion while driving on city streets. Parked the car in may of 2017 and haven't driven it since. Vw has refused to take responsibility, even though I've brought the issue of the vehicle having trouble switching to reverse from a parked position while I was at the   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

My prnds lights flashing. When I put car in d or r nothing happens. Acts like its in neutral. Happened while driving 65mph on why. Fix this problem now.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I purchased the car in the beginning of July 2009, noticed weird shifting but figured it was part of car break in process. Now I notice it happen almost daily. The car shifts harshly during acceleration and deceleration. It jerks forward a lot during bumper to bumper traffic.   Read details...


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