Volkswagen Gti 1997
Model Gti made in 1997 by Volkswagen got 12 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1997
| 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 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 4 | 960825 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 9704039704F | 04/03/1997 | 53617 | Service manual on electric window regulator motors. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| 27 9701 | 01/10/1997 | 53647 | Battery cable clamp will not tighten on battery post. *ak | 12/03/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 9703129702F | 03/12/1997 | 53618 | Vehicles equipped with new airbag warning labels. *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 | |||||
| 9705309704A | 05/30/1997 | 53615 | Conditions with transmission not shifting into reverse and is difficult to shift in/out of reverse. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 60 9704 | 11/14/1997 | 60 97-01 | 54060 | Subject pertaining to power sunroof convenience close feature, function change. *ak | 03/30/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/10/2002 | 73000 | 25 | 05/10/1997 |
| 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 | |||
| 04/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the electrical system failed without warning. the dealer was notified. *nlm | |||
| 10/06/1999 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle had previous electrical problems, this drivetrain has had known fuel system problems | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| 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. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/06/1999 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle had previous electrical problems, this drivetrain has had known fuel system problems | |||
| 3 | 11/08/1996 | ||
| 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. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| 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. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 40000 | 1 | |
| While traveling about 55mph on the highway rear passenger tire tread separated from the wheel. dealer is aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | NORTH CHARLESTON | 29418 | STOKES VOLKSWAGEN | 8437672525 |