Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 369 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (95 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (83 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Volkswagen GTI

The Car Stall problem

First car starts. Second put the gear into reverse. Third car starts to stall slowly shutting down the engine while in reverse. Fourth, car has difficulty starting the engine while putting in park gear.   Read details...

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Nhtsa recall 24v-110 (vw 20uf). The vehicle is in limp mode and experiencing low oil pressure symptoms. It is also subject to recall 24v-110, which identifies a fire risk due to fuel leakage. Despite the safety hazard, the local Volkswagen dealership has refused to perform the recall repair or   Read details...

The Water Pump problem

Failure of thermostat housing causing coolant leak and water pump failure.   Read details...

The Engine Stall problem

Engine stalls at stops.   Read details...

The Timing Tensioner problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Gti-4. The contact stated that when he start the engine, it rattle inside. The vehicle was taken to demontrond Volkswagen dealer, (14101 north fwy, houston, TX 77090, (281) 872-3855) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and the timing tensioner needed   Read details...




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