Suspension Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 14 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volkswagen GTI

The Suspension problem

Would like to know why we were never informed of the 3 recalls on our 2015 vw Gti. Started investigating after our 2015 vw passat has the bad airbags in them. Also own the Gti and we investigated to see if the bad airbags are in there too.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the coil packs in his vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle has a bad coil pack and also stated that it has back order and they will be replacing it as soon as they get the parts. Ts   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Vehicle makes loud creaking noises from body-vw claims this is normal but my previous Gti did not do that. The wheels and suspension also make a loud clanking noise.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

Vehicle experienced a problem with the right control arm which broke where it was attached to the body. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who stated that owner to contact the dealer , and wait to see what there response will be.   Read details...

The Clunking Noise 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...




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