Structure Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 40 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Volkswagen GTI


Recently reported Structure problems of Volkswagen GTI

The Body problem

I am reporting a water intrusion issue involving the rear hatch area of my 2018 Volkswagen golf Gti autobahn. Water leaks into the vehicle through the hatch wiring boot area and travels into the interior of the car, causing the headliner to become saturated with water.   Read details...

The Door problem

I own a 2006 vw Gti (new body style). The passenger door was damaged last week when I opened the door. From what I've gathered it looks like its a design flaw or manufacturer's defect. What has happened is water froze in the lower lead edge of the door area and caused damage to my door when it was   Read details...

The Structure problem

I have a significant water leak in passenger side of hatchback interior, presumably related to rear sunroof drain recall. Did not receive any recall notice from vw in regards to the sunroof drain complaints, and just discovered the "water ingress settlement VIN lookup.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

I own a 2007 Gti which has what I believe and many other owners, a defective subframe of the vehicle. My incident began summer of 2007 after less than a year of ownership my vehicle started showing symptoms of clunking and snapping sounds coming from the underneath of the car in the front.   Read details...

The Hood Hinge problem

Release hood cable out of adjustment.   Read details...




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