Volkswagen Gti 2005
Model Gti made in 2005 by Volkswagen got 16 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 27 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8 turbo, 2.8.
Model 2005
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 24/31/27 | 26.8/40.1/31.5017 | Premium | 1082 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 22/29/25 | 24.2363/37.2843/28.7665 | Premium | 1170 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.8 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 22/29/24 | 24/37.4/28.6133 | Premium | 1220 | COMPACT CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V063000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 02/01/2000 to 07/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1002000 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/20/2007 | 02/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no. n4.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| 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 - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-01-12-04 | 02/10/2012 | 10043602 | Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| V201203 | 12/03/2012 | 10050079 | Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js | 01/24/2013 | |
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| 060910 | 06/01/2009 | 10031384 | Volkswagen: revised expiration dates for seat heater customer satisfaction campaigns. affected vehicles may have a seat heater element than can malfunction when the ignition switch is on and the seat heater switch is on. models vv00 and | 01/05/2010 | |
| VZ-VZ00 | 06/01/2009 | 10025927 | Volkswagen: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats; install new passenger side seat heater switch. this include jetta wagon. *pe updated 3/23/09. revision to customer satisfaction campaigns for seat heaters. *pe up | 09/16/2008 | |
| VV-VV00 | 06/01/2009 | 10025926 | Customer satisfaction campaign circular: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats: install driver's side seat heater repair kit. *pe updated 3/23/09. revision to customer satisfaction campaign. *pe updated 3/17/10. * | 09/16/2008 | |
| VV | 06/01/2007 | 10022576 | Customer satisfaction campaign circular. install driver's side heater repair kit. seat heater may malfunction when the ignition switch is on. this could cause the heater mat to temporarily overheat and become inoperative. *kb | 08/21/2007 | |
| 720702 | 05/23/2007 | 10021951 | Seat heater is inoperative. *kb | 06/27/2007 | |
| VZ | 10/10/2005 | VZ | 10018810 | Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. customer satisfaction campaign vz. *tt | 01/18/2006 |
| M3 | 06/01/2007 | VZ | 10018809 | Customer satisfaction campaign circular - seat heater element can malfunction when the ignition switch is on and the seat heater switch is on. the seat heater mat may temporarily overheat and become inoperative. install new passenger side | 01/18/2006 |
| VV | 12/22/2005 | VV | 10014558 | Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. customer satisfaction campaign vv. *tt | 05/04/2005 |
| 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 - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 0603 | 04/26/2006 | 10020720 | Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps. *kb | 01/03/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 1 | ||
| On 11/6/07 i had to bring my 2005 vw gti to an auto body shop for repairs. my car is still not repaired because volkswagen has not provided the parts needed. a headlined and passenger side seat cover and air bag. can you help me? *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 50000 | ||
| My cars electorincs would shut off while driving, a few times the car completely stalled while i was driving. the alternator the volkswagen puts on the automatic gtis are too small to power everything in the car. they put a 90amp on the car, when it needs something bigger, auto part stores sell a 120 amp. i brought my car to the vw dealership i bought it from, and the guy that sold me the car told me there is no one here that cares about your problem so i went home and called vw national office, they took all my information and said they would look into it. during the time they were looking into the problem my battery wouldnt stayed charged, so i bought the 120 amp alternator and a new battery and just replaced them myself. i agree with the other person that complained about this, only happens when it gets really hott outside and you have to run your ac at a higher speed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 2000 | 4 | 01/20/2005 |
| I bought a new volkswagen gti in '02. every six days when the temperature went over 85 degrees, the car died and left me stranded. this also happened in moving traffic, and i lost throttle, steering, transmission, and braking ability. vw replaced the car two months later. the same problems occurred. every electrical system in the car then began to fail. after two months of research and analysis, since i am a retired federal engineer, i noticed that the factory was putting 90 amp alternators in the automatic transmission cars, and when it got hot, and the cooling fans came on, the alternator could not supply enough power to the battery, which discharged over a 5 or 6 day interval, then stranded people. i reported this to volkswagen of america. they thanked me for solving a problem their engineers had been unable to fix. i was horrified, when i got a 2005 gti, to again find myself stranded on the road, helpless, when it got hot. sure enough, there was a 90 amp alternator in that car, not the required 120 amp. this was 3 years after they acknowledged they had a problem. i was then told that this was not a factory error, but a deliberate decision by vw to save money by using the cheaper alternator. they have stranded totally disabled people like myself, and families, for the past 3 years, to save a few dollars. i was told by vw that when the owner gets stranded, the correct alternator is then put in the vehicle. by then, the electronics have been fried, as has happened with my new car. i ask the government to step in, and order vw to recall all 2002-2005 vw gtis with automatic transmissions, and to replace my vehicle, which has failed 4 times so far, with a vehicle with the proper alternator in it. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/13/2009 | 30500 | 1 | |
| My clutch failed prematurely because of a defective dual mass flywheel. vw maintains that clutch failed as a result of poor driving skills. dual mass flywheel in this vehicle collects too much oil and silicone due to poor product design. this buildup causes the clutch to overheat and prematurely wear. vw refuses to replace flywheel and clutch, which they state is not covered by the warranty. the flywheel should be replaced under warranty because of its faulty design, and the clutch should be replaced as a result of the poorly made flywheel. *tr | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 1 | ||
| On 11/6/07 i had to bring my 2005 vw gti to an auto body shop for repairs. my car is still not repaired because volkswagen has not provided the parts needed. a headlined and passenger side seat cover and air bag. can you help me? *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 02/05/2011 | |||
| The hydraulically assisted steering rack on my car blew its seal(s) after 3 years and 14k miles. this is the second rack to fail on my car in 38k miles. the original was replaced under factory warranty at 23k miles, the second failure is being denied a claim due to out of warranty status. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have a significant water leak in passenger side of hatchback interior, presumably related to rear sunroof drain recall. did not receive any recall notice from vw in regards to the sunroof drain complaints, and just discovered the water ingress settlement vin lookup. my vin was included, yet the recall date passed on 12/31/2011. i am unsatisfied that given the seriousness of the leak, and resulting damage to the interior of my vehicle, vw did not contact me for inspection/repairs. according to vw, my vehicle currently has no open recalls. however, this water leak renders my vehicle unusable during inclement weather, fogging up every window surface to the point my view is completely obstructed. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 90000 | ||
| I have a significant water leak in passenger side of hatchback interior, presumably related to rear sunroof drain recall. did not receive any recall notice from vw in regards to the sunroof drain complaints, and just discovered the water ingress settlement vin lookup. my vin was included, yet the recall date passed on 12/31/2011. i am unsatisfied that given the seriousness of the leak, and resulting damage to the interior of my vehicle, vw did not contact me for inspection/repairs. according to vw, my vehicle currently has no open recalls. however, this water leak renders my vehicle unusable during inclement weather, fogging up every window surface to the point my view is completely obstructed. | |||