Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the timing tensioner (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Timing Tensioner problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Water Pump problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Stall problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems |
Timing chain or tensioner fails without warning leaving motorist in an unsafe situation especially if driving in metropolitan traffic Read details...
Ongoing engine misfire issues. After 3 visits to dealership and replacement of coils, fuses, relays, etc, root cause determined to be a short between the after run coolant pump which causes a voltage draw and confuses the ecm. Read details...
My 2011 Gti has had constant issues since just after warratny ending. Since purchasing a new 2011 Gti I have had a water pump changed twice, intake manifold replaced four times , ignition coils and decarb service twice in less than 130k miles is cause for concern and shows a lack of reliability Read details...