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Volkswagen Gti 2013 Engine

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Engine Review #10536206

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . took car for first drive. after traveling 145 miles into this trip when trouble started. ambient temp was 101f. drive time was just over 2.5 hours. gas tank was slightly over half empty. car stalled taking off from stop. engine running but car would not accelerate. engine then stopped. cranked over (started) and went about 2 blocks. car stalled again. this time it was difficult to get started again. had to crank it 3-4 times. started then stalled. engine malfunction light came on. eventually started. while driving on highway at 55mph engine turned off without warning. i pointed car to the shoulder and braked to a stop. two more stop light incidents where car stalled and quit running at and in intersections. pulled over and called dealer. talked to service consultant. discussed options. engine malfunction light on all the time. even though roadside assistance was offered, service consultant stated that since the engine light was steady amber it should be ok to drive if i was comfortable doing it. i determined my best option was to drive it back to tucson. waiting for roadside assistance on hwy 191 between safford and willcox in 100f+ sunshine would have been unacceptable, if not more dangerous than driving the car - because of the remote location and the extreme heat. made it back to tucson. drove straight to service and dropped the car off. total mileage on car 353 miles. note that i had not added any gas to the vehicle, and was still using the gas provided by dealer upon delivery. (i mention this because a tech asked if diesel fuel was put in the tank instead of gas. no!) dealer service confirmed fuel pump not working properly and replicated problem. noted fuel pump extremely hot and discovered associated electrical damage to fuel control module with strong potential for fire. in my opinion, this is a critical safety problem and should be investigated. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 242 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWHV7AJ6DW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10536206

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . took car for first drive. after traveling 145 miles into this trip when trouble started. ambient temp was 101f. drive time was just over 2.5 hours. gas tank was slightly over half empty. car stalled taking off from stop. engine running but car would not accelerate. engine then stopped. cranked over (started) and went about 2 blocks. car stalled again. this time it was difficult to get started again. had to crank it 3-4 times. started then stalled. engine malfunction light came on. eventually started. while driving on highway at 55mph engine turned off without warning. i pointed car to the shoulder and braked to a stop. two more stop light incidents where car stalled and quit running at and in intersections. pulled over and called dealer. talked to service consultant. discussed options. engine malfunction light on all the time. even though roadside assistance was offered, service consultant stated that since the engine light was steady amber it should be ok to drive if i was comfortable doing it. i determined my best option was to drive it back to tucson. waiting for roadside assistance on hwy 191 between safford and willcox in 100f+ sunshine would have been unacceptable, if not more dangerous than driving the car - because of the remote location and the extreme heat. made it back to tucson. drove straight to service and dropped the car off. total mileage on car 353 miles. note that i had not added any gas to the vehicle, and was still using the gas provided by dealer upon delivery. (i mention this because a tech asked if diesel fuel was put in the tank instead of gas. no!) dealer service confirmed fuel pump not working properly and replicated problem. noted fuel pump extremely hot and discovered associated electrical damage to fuel control module with strong potential for fire. in my opinion, this is a critical safety problem and should be investigated. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 242 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWHV7AJ6DW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Electrical System

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Electrical System Review #10536206

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . took car for first drive. after traveling 145 miles into this trip when trouble started. ambient temp was 101f. drive time was just over 2.5 hours. gas tank was slightly over half empty. car stalled taking off from stop. engine running but car would not accelerate. engine then stopped. cranked over (started) and went about 2 blocks. car stalled again. this time it was difficult to get started again. had to crank it 3-4 times. started then stalled. engine malfunction light came on. eventually started. while driving on highway at 55mph engine turned off without warning. i pointed car to the shoulder and braked to a stop. two more stop light incidents where car stalled and quit running at and in intersections. pulled over and called dealer. talked to service consultant. discussed options. engine malfunction light on all the time. even though roadside assistance was offered, service consultant stated that since the engine light was steady amber it should be ok to drive if i was comfortable doing it. i determined my best option was to drive it back to tucson. waiting for roadside assistance on hwy 191 between safford and willcox in 100f+ sunshine would have been unacceptable, if not more dangerous than driving the car - because of the remote location and the extreme heat. made it back to tucson. drove straight to service and dropped the car off. total mileage on car 353 miles. note that i had not added any gas to the vehicle, and was still using the gas provided by dealer upon delivery. (i mention this because a tech asked if diesel fuel was put in the tank instead of gas. no!) dealer service confirmed fuel pump not working properly and replicated problem. noted fuel pump extremely hot and discovered associated electrical damage to fuel control module with strong potential for fire. in my opinion, this is a critical safety problem and should be investigated. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 242 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWHV7AJ6DW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Visibility

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Visibility Review #10553619

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VISIBILITY . i purchased my volkswagen gti march of this year. during ownership, i had the windows tinted and each time it was serviced by the dealership subcontractor, the windows were scratched. the door glass and rear window was replaced with the rear glass quarter being replaced twice. this was not the safety concern, but it leads to my main concern; the windshield. the glass of the windshield has now started to chip excessively. there are at least 40 chips that refract light during driving and it has been getting worse. i have taken it to the dealer and they state that it is "normal wear". i have contacted volkswagen of america with no response. i have never had this type of glass issue with any vehicle i've owned, and i have owned nearly every make. please advise. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWED7AJXDW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Visibility Windshield

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Visibility Windshield Review #10558767

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Nov 08, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . the windshield has many chips. it seems to me that the glass is highly affected by small road debris (rocks, salt) which causes the glass to chip easily. it is becoming a distraction while i drive. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWGD7AJ0DW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in WESTWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Visibility/wiper

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Visibility/wiper Review #10565175

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . the right side rear view mirror is mounted deeply in its plastic housing. when the mirror is properly adjusted, approximately 20% of the reflected image is of the mirror's housing itself, leaving a significant blind spot. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWHV7AJ1DW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Engine

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Engine Review #10621263

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . i drove 4 miles and notice my coolant light come on and decide to park my vehicle. the very next day i notice coolant was very low and had big leak. i jacked the car up and notice the leak was coming from engine and not the radiator. having much experience working on cars. i dissemble the entire front to my engine and notice the water pump/thermostat housing profusely leaking. it was not a gasket job, but a warp and hairline fracture coming from under the thermostat housing. i purchase a new water pump/thermostat housing for $317 at the dealer although it was under warranty. it was very meticulous work and did not want the dealer (teddy volkswagen) to do a slopping job. they already did a sloppy job on previous radiator inspection. i demand a refund and the service lady ( niki) stated they have to do the work. i said forget it and storm out of the dealer. i am 100% sure this will occur again, it is a bad design to use plastic in a high heat area in the belly of a turbo engine that warps and cracks the plastic housing -- metal design withstand the heat much better!!!!! bad engineering!! why plastic ????? this needs investigation and recall asap on volkswagen behalf!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWGD7AJ3DW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Unknown Or Other Review #10633096

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . this is my second gti. i believe there is a problem with the car or the tires but in 15000 miles i have had at least 7 tires with bubbles or damaged very easily. (at the same time i leased this car i leased a second one that has 30000 miles and has had only 1 tire problem. i filed a complaint with vw and i am waiting for their response. i will take the car today again as they returned it on friday and as sson as i drove a few miles in bumper to bumper traffic the tire light went off. i am not driving this car again until vw assures me there is no problem . they blame it on the low profile tires but i had the same car and tire size in my previous gti and did not have this problem. i have tire insurance so i did not have to pay for the tires but there is a lot of time wasted besides the safety issue. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2944 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBV3AXXDW. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Power Train

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Power Train Review #10639314

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . over-40 driver, decades of experience driving cars with manual transmissions, no modifications to the car since new. car had 13,000 miles at the time of this incident. accelerating on the freeway, no indication of any problems when shifting from 2nd to 3rd...but when shifting from 3rd to 4th at approximately 50mph, the gear selector lever had become difficult to move. subsequent shifts from 4th to 5th and 5th to 6th at approximately 65mph (no longer accelerating) were even more challenging. i exited the freeway, shifting as needed with ever-increasing difficulty. at rest, with the transmission in 1st gear and the clutch fully depressed, the car continued to creep forward as if the clutch were not disengaged. i was able to shift into 2nd and limp the car to a nearby dealer. dealership diagnosis: a clutch spring broke off, "bounced around and destroyed the clutch plate.".0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13000 miles. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in VALLEY VILLAGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Engine

Volkswagen Gti 2013 Engine Review #10639316

VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2013, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . reported recurring coolant smell to dealer at first post-purchase maintenance visit (5,000 miles), but dealer failed to find a cause. at 14,000 miles, pulled into my garage. several minutes later, backed out of my garage and discovered a large puddle of fluid where the car had been parked, as well as trails of fluid in the driveway from pulling in previously. dealer diagnosis: the water pump had failed. when i noted my previous coolant odor complaint, the dealership service advisor replied that "they know about this problem, but we can't fix it until it fails." the car now has 18,000 miles, and the recurring coolant smell has started again..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Volkswagen Gti 2013 problem was reported in VALLEY VILLAGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

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Engine 3 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 1 Review(s)

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Visibility 1 Review(s)

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