Power Train Related Problems of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2011 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 transmission not go into gear (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volkswagen GTI


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI

The Power Train problem

Car has 67000 miles, driving home on a ~300 mile trip, received a warning that oil was low. Drove 8-10 miles to the closest gas station to check. Oil was leaking rapidly. Put in more to get to mechanic who confirmed rear main was leaking, was unwilling to do repairs.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

From second day of ownership vehicle has had transmission (dsg automatic) problems. At well over 40 occurrences (in 30,000 miles) the transmission will slip into neutral when slowing to a rate of 10mph or less and then trying to accelerate, causing an extremely unsafe condition.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The vehicle is a 2011 Volkswagen Gti equipped with a dsg transmission. The Gti is not offered as choice when selecting vehicle model using this on-line compliant form. Occasionally the vehicle fails to accelerate or accelerates very slowly when attempting to move forward from a complete stop.   Read details...


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