Volkswagen Gti 1995
Model Gti made in 1995 by Volkswagen got 28 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1995
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 821 | 4 | 950524 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V160000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1992 to 02/28/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 238000 | 10/15/1998 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/16/1998 | 08/06/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. the latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V195000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 02/01/1992 to 06/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 153000 | 10/15/1998 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/17/1998 | 08/28/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. the line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 90 9702 | 07/09/1997 | 90 95-07 | 53600 | Vehicles with daytime running lights can experience loss of instrument cluster illumination if driven foe extended durations/replace original instrumentcluster housing with 1996 version. *ak | 03/30/1998 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 9701219701D | 01/21/1997 | 53644 | Conditions regarding exterior door locks cannot be locked or unlocked with key when ambient temperature is below freezing. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 980223980130 | 06/09/1998 | 600822 | Clutch pedal does not fully return, cruise control will not function. *yc | 06/09/1998 | |
| 30 9702 | 10/31/1997 | 54053 | Clutch pedal does not fully return to stop, cruise control will not function. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 9801 | 02/18/1998 | 9702 | 600823 | Condition with the abs pump activation is heard when vehicle reaches approximately 13 mph. *yc | 06/09/1998 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| DP98006 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/11/1998 | 07/01/1998 | HOOD FLY-UP | ||
| The petition alleges that the hood latch mounting bolts were missing on her 1995 vw gti, causing the hood to smash against the windshield. | ||||||
| PE98037 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/01/1998 | 07/20/1998 | HOOD LATCH FAILURE | 98V160000 | |
| Alleged that the hood fly-up while driving | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Alternator and alternator harness failure. no warning prior to incident. car died while driving on road. unsure when problem first started. definitely knew something was wrong 2 months prior but dealer unable to find. during the last 1.5 years prior had unresolved engine check light for which dealer could not find a cause. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 5 | ||
| During operation of vehicle engine will lose power and headlights will fail at night. dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced ignition switch approximately five times. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Instrument panel cluster module failed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/07/2005 | 140000 | 1 | 06/10/2005 |
| Steam cominig from dashboard. eventually, the heater core exploded causing burns to my wifes leg. talked to volkswagen of america, and several friends who own the same vw. this is a common problem and should be looked into! the heater cores were already recalled on mk2 golfs, and corrados! when the heater core fails the car fills with steam and you have no driving visibility! still trying to talk to vw of america, its typically covered, however, a recall has not been issued yet. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/26/2005 | 103634 | 1 | 10/04/2004 |
| 1995 vw golf heatercore blew. wife was driving down the hiway for no reason the core blew. could have crashed the car or injured herself when the coolant spilled out the core. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/07/2005 | 140000 | 1 | 06/10/2005 |
| Steam cominig from dashboard. eventually, the heater core exploded causing burns to my wifes leg. talked to volkswagen of america, and several friends who own the same vw. this is a common problem and should be looked into! the heater cores were already recalled on mk2 golfs, and corrados! when the heater core fails the car fills with steam and you have no driving visibility! still trying to talk to vw of america, its typically covered, however, a recall has not been issued yet. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/14/2003 | 9999 | ||
| #1 - 'check engine' light goes on and off, without retaining any fault code or information regarding the problem. previous owner had same problem; probably happening most of vehicle's life. #2 - cruise control does not work at all, and didn't work for previous owner either for many years.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioning system malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Radio/tape deck failure. 8ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complains replacement jack has not been received yet. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 5 | ||
| During operation of vehicle engine will lose power and headlights will fail at night. dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced ignition switch approximately five times. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel pump/fuel sender failure. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Missing bolts from hood latch caused accident when hood smashed against windshield. | |||
| 03/23/1998 | |||
| The bolts that hold the hood latch broke off, cause the hood to fly open while driving, which almost caused an accident. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Alternator and alternator harness failure. no warning prior to incident. car died while driving on road. unsure when problem first started. definitely knew something was wrong 2 months prior but dealer unable to find. during the last 1.5 years prior had unresolved engine check light for which dealer could not find a cause. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 06/22/1996 | 1 | ||
| Clip holding reclining seatback fell off, resulting in the entire seatback collapsing into the rear seat. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| Abs failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 08/11/1996 | 1 | 08/10/1995 | |
| Brake booster failed, causing accident. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 3 | 06/01/2001 | |
| The drivers side door lock assembly which connects to the air system continues to break, i've replaced this three times, even with their beefed up replacement part.*ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Power door locks failed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 11/09/1996 | |||
| Door hingers do not hold the door open, causing unexpected closure on exiting or entering passengers due to a design flaw. *ak | |||
| 12/31/1994 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Door hinges do not hold door open, causing doors to close on driver or passengers, causing injury. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Bolts to the hood latch came off causing hood to smash windshield resulting in vehicle accident. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/22/2001 | |||
| Cruise control worked intermittently and failed failed completely. power windows often got stuck at the down position and finally no longer work at all. your form enters information about the cruise control in the improper location, there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 07/14/2003 | 9999 | ||
| #1 - 'check engine' light goes on and off, without retaining any fault code or information regarding the problem. previous owner had same problem; probably happening most of vehicle's life. #2 - cruise control does not work at all, and didn't work for previous owner either for many years.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Heater core failed causing engine coolant to leak inside passenger compartment of vehicle, antifreeze odor apparent during warm up of vehicle. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/22/2001 | |||
| Cruise control worked intermittently and failed failed completely. power windows often got stuck at the down position and finally no longer work at all. your form enters information about the cruise control in the improper location, there were no injuries. *ak | |||