Volkswagen Gti 1996
Model Gti made in 1996 by Volkswagen got 10 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages . The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1996
| 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 | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 4 | 950827 |
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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 57 9702 | 01/21/1997 | 53643 | Procedure for obtaining door lock key code if a new key must be cut. *ak | 12/03/1999 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 9704169709F | 04/16/1997 | 53608 | Subject on the automatic transmission control module can additionally recognize two diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) not currently shown in the repair manual. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9704169709F | 04/16/1997 | 53608 | Subject on the automatic transmission control module can additionally recognize two diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) not currently shown in the repair manual. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 34 9703 | 04/11/1997 | 53605 | Transmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will not maintain shift adjustment. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
| 9704109702F | 04/10/1997 | 53606 | Difficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 34 9703 | 04/11/1997 | 53605 | Transmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will not maintain shift adjustment. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 9704109702F | 04/10/1997 | 53606 | Difficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear. *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 - 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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Electicalcomponents keep going, now sun roof won't close | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Electicalcomponents keep going, now sun roof won't close | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 8 | ||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with computer system. the computer module has failed to operate 8 times. vehicle has stalled on several occasions because of the problem. vehicle is then towed because it will not restart. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 06/10/2003 | 100000 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Car alarm would go off when exiting the vehicle and the horn would go off. the failure occured while driving on a main road, the alarm horn engaged and would not shut off. after approximately 10 minutes of continuous honking the wires to the alarm horn started to melt. i attempted to disconnect the power to the horn and was burned by the wires. eventually the horn died but smoke continued to pour out from underneath the cowling. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Vehicle stalls while in motion and when foot is on the gas pedal. dealer couldn't find anything wrong. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/20/2002 | 40000 | 3 | 05/15/1998 |
| The reverse gear is very weak in standard transmissions.the gear chips then breaks off and falls into the differential causing an explosion of the housing and the loss of all the gear fluid. replacement of complete unit is then necessary. this will be my third transmission in 56000 miles. local dealers just point fingers to the driver of the car. i also know of three other people that have had the same problem. this has to be more than a mere coincidence. furthermore, all these incidences occur on volkswagen gti's, jettas and gulfs between the years of 1993-1998. it is not the fault of the driver. something needs to be done. these transmissions are not safe nor reliable. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| Abs module failure. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 140000 | 1 | |
| The vehicles door handle came off in the consumers hand. *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Electicalcomponents keep going, now sun roof won't close | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 09/23/1998 | |||
| Lugs:nuts:bolts, one on each tire, cannot be removed. dealer wanted to charge extra for a special drill to remove lugs nuts and bolts. dealer informed consumer this problem was pertaining to lugs: nuts:bolts manufacturer. (1-800/669-8788). *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | WATERTOWN | VALENTI |