general problems of the 2017 Volkswagen GTI

Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2017 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2020

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel at a rate of one gallon of fuel every five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the charcoal canister and suction pump needed to be replaced. Chapman Volkswagen of tucson (4500 e 22nd st, tucson, az 85711) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2020

After 55k miles, my car had a waterpump leak that seems common in the forums I attend.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2019

Car suffered a failure of the thermostat at 26837 miles causing a loss of coolant. Coolant odor was apparent since the car was new. This appears to be a widespread problem with this model at low mileage.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Engine is losing coolant. Started at ~50k miles marked. Coolant needs to be topped off. Now the car is at 71k miles. Low coolant triggered warning light again! coolant needs to be topped off. There appears to be white crusty marked near the engine oil pan and seem to be coming off from the thermostat housing.


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