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Volkswagen Gti 1997 Safety Reports and Reviews



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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Wheels

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Wheels Report #819261

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with WHEELS . WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AROUND A CORNER FRONT WHEEL HIT HIT CURB AT 10 MPH, CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO WHEEL AND VEHICLE. OWNER QUESTIONS THE SAFETY OF VEHICLE..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):FILL IN. Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in EAST HAVEN, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #537113

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . VEHICLE'S AIR INTAKE BOX HAS FILLED WITH WATER 3 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL OR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWHD81H5VM. Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in MILFORD, NH. Vehicle was purchased on 19961108. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Gti 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #723404

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THIS DRIVETRAIN HAS HAD KNOWN FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in MORTON, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970301. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Gti 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Electrical System Report #723404

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THIS DRIVETRAIN HAS HAD KNOWN FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in MORTON, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970301. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Gti 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical System Ignition

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Electrical System Ignition Report #731763

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE IGNITION IN A PANIC SITUATION BECAUSE OF ALL THE INTERLOCKS. THE ACCESS TO THE SWITCH IS ALSO BLOCKED BY THE AIR BAG. THIS STUPID ARANGEMENT ALMOST CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION..Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in NAPERVILLE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Gti 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #731765

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . ICE FORMED IN THE GAS FILLER CAP 3 TIMES AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. EACH TIME IT COSTS 70 DOLLARS TO HAVE THE DEALER TURN IT OFF..Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in NAPERVILLE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Gti 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Electrical System Report #10015311

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE FILL. Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in SAINT HELENS, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #10022889

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING A RIP AND TEAR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK. *AK.Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in ALLENTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Tires Tread/belt

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Tires Tread/belt Report #10022889

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING A RIP AND TEAR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK. *AK.Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in ALLENTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Tires Tread/belt Report #10022890

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK.Mileage was 40000 miles. Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in ALLENTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Structure Frame And Members

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Structure Frame And Members Report #10040881

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . SIDE MOLDINGS CAME OUT REPEATEDLY. THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY 2 YEAR. ONE CAME OUT WITHIN TWO YEAR AND INITIALLY COVERED BY THE WARRANTY BUT WHEN IT CAME OUT AGAIN THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED ANYMORE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWHD81H8VM. Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 Electrical System Report #10118214

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . NO PROBLEMS UNTIL MAY 2002. CAR STALLED, RAN ROUGH, FELT LIKE IT WAS GETTING NO GAS, THEN WOULD SURGE, THEN STALL. VW IN CHARLESTON, SC, HAS HAD CAR DOZEN PLUS TIMES, AND NEVER FOUND PROBLEM. MECHANIC CHECKED FUEL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CODES PRESENTED, WENT THROUGH TECHNICAL MANUALS. ALSO MANY ELECTRICAL PARTS, I.E., DISTRIBUTOR, FUEL PUMP, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, ECG, ETC., WERE REPLACED. CAR HAS BEEN TOTALLY UNRELIABLE SINCE THAT POINT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DIE OUT. HAPPENED TO US ON I-95; 18-WHEELER HAD TO SWERVE TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. CAR NOW SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. FROM WHAT I CAN FIND ON THE INTERNET, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. *NM.Mileage was 73000 miles. Volkswagen Gti 1997 problem was reported in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970510. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Gti 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Gti 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: STOKES VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8437672525 . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH CHARLESTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: SC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 29418 .
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