Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 209 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (94 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition coils failure (32 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Rear back-up camera fails repeatedly. The image portrayed on the dash is garbled and I am unable to determine vehicles, obstacles or persons behind me when backing. Problem is very reproducible although the dealer has not diagnosed the problem. The car is out of warranty. Read details...
Engine started shaking / running rough. Significant power loss during acceleration / takeoff. I was not far from the dealer when it happened - I drove it in right away and the diagnosis was bad ignition coil. Read details...
On the morning of 27 April 2007, I started my 2001 Volkswagen Gti 1. 8t. The vehicle was idling very rough and did not sound normal. I thought that it was because the vehicle was cold. At this point it backed out of my driveway and drove down the road. Read details...
My cars electronics would shut off while driving, a few times the car completely stalled while I was driving. The alternator the Volkswagen puts on the automatic Gtis are too small to power everything in the car. Read details...
Vehicle has a problem with catching fire from excessive electrical draw over the main power lead. Over amp draw is causing main wiring to melt and also melt the fuse box over the battery. Read details...