Volkswagen Gti 1998
Model Gti made in 1998 by Volkswagen got 12 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and seats. The car has one 2.8 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 19/26/22 | 21.1843/33.1419/25.2905 | Regular | 853 | COMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 010702 | 01/11/2007 | 10021315 | Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb | 04/03/2007 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9801 | 08/21/1998 | 603349 | Subject on radio remote control locking system. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
| 57 9706 | 11/04/1997 | 54055 | Programming/reprogramming on remote locking/alarm system transmitters. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| 9801 | 06/26/1998 | 601873 | Condition with rear wiper functions only when wiper washer switch is continually pushed. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 05/21/2002 | 59000 | 2 | 03/28/1999 |
| 1998 volkswagen golf gti rolled into a ditch off 101 near gilroy. three days prior it had had serviced entirely by michael's auto body in downtown san jose. with repairs totalling $2000. these repairs were supposedly merely wear and tear from a towing by the sjpd. the antilock brakes locked and the airbag did not release. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 105000 | 1 | 01/15/2000 |
| Side airbag (passenger) deployed upon impact with a pothole with the front drivers side wheel | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 92448 | 4 | 07/20/2003 |
| I was driving at night, in the rain, when all of a sudden my headlights went out. i had to pull over and see what was going on. i also noticed that my wipers and my fan also stopped working. i turned off the ignition and turned the car back on again, all was fine for about 10 sec., then it went out again. i noticed that when i touched the keys in the ignition that it went back on again, and i held the key forward and held it there, and the headlights, wipers, and the fan started to work again. when i let it go, it stopped working. i had to hold the key in the ignition forward all the way home to have headlights to see my way home. the next day i checked again and knew for sure that the ignition switch was the problem, it needed to be replaced. i looked it up online and found that this problem is very common on volkswagen golf's or gti's and that there wasn't a recall on this dangerous defect. i own a 1998 volkswagen gti. thank you, and i would appreciate it if this problem was addressed to volkswagen and a recall were to be made of this problem. i heard it cost's a lot of money to replace the ignition switch.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10000 | 1 | ||
| The engine stalled when the consumer made a turn. *jb | |||
| 10000 | 1 | ||
| The engine stalled when the consumer made a turn. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/22/2001 | |||
| Vehicle stalled out and died without warning. just before vehicle stalled engine check light illuminated. consumer stated vehicle has stalled and died several times prior to this incident. manufacturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/22/2001 | |||
| Vehicle stalled out and died without warning. just before vehicle stalled engine check light illuminated. consumer stated vehicle has stalled and died several times prior to this incident. manufacturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/21/2002 | 59000 | 2 | 03/28/1999 |
| 1998 volkswagen golf gti rolled into a ditch off 101 near gilroy. three days prior it had had serviced entirely by michael's auto body in downtown san jose. with repairs totalling $2000. these repairs were supposedly merely wear and tear from a towing by the sjpd. the antilock brakes locked and the airbag did not release. | |||
| 07/25/1998 | 2 | 05/20/1998 | |
| Abs light comes on and stays on when vehicle is started. not sure if abs is working during this time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Abs warning light came on when the car was started and never went *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Door panels came off. *yc | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 05/13/2003 | 09/16/1999 | ||
| 1998 volkswagen gti vr6. electric window regulator failure. saw this site on www.vwvortex.com. *nlm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | NEW BEDFORD | 02746 | ASHLEY FORD | (508) 996-5611 |