Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the car will not accelerate (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Car Will Not Accelerate problems |
Car was driven in a neighborhood. First noticed some smoke coming out of the hood, stopped the car, more and more smoke came out and couldn't even see anything if anyone were to be in the car. Notice some fire start to appear at the bottom of the car, called 911. Read details...
Took car for first drive. After traveling 145 miles into this trip when trouble started. Ambient temp was 101f. Drive time was just over 2. 5 hours. Gas tank was slightly over half empty. Car stalled taking off from stop. Engine running but car would not accelerate. Engine then stopped. Read details...