Volkswagen Gti 2004
Model Gti made in 2004 by Volkswagen got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. 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 2004
| 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 | 26.874/39.6363/31.4277 | Premium | 888 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 1.8 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 22/29/25 | 24.2528/37.2883/28.7803 | Premium | 960 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.8 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 21/30/24 | 23.668/37.8585/28.4702 | Premium | 1001 | 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 89000 | ||
| Airbag light has come on, the dealer wants $105.00 to diagnose why. | |||
| 01/23/2007 | 1 | ||
| The airbag light on my 2004 vw gti 1.8t has come on for absolutely no reason. i have had the car scanned with proper equipment, scanned the ecu, found no codes, cleared the codes and the light continues to reappear. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 04/11/2005 | 11180 | 1 | 07/29/2004 |
| Consumer bumped a curb causing minor wheel scraping and deployment of side impact airbags (drivers curtain and seat). resulting repair total in excess of $4,000. | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 11180 | 2 | 07/29/2004 |
| Bumped a curb and side impact air bags deployed. no physical damage to vehicle other than scraped wheels and deployed air bags. engine no longer starts on first key turn. taken to insurer recommended shop to have airbags and all related components replaced. engine still not starting on first key turn. *nm *sb | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 10 | 08/01/2004 | |
| I drive a 2004 gti 1.8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights. each time, the problem is fixed, due to the warranty, then i am told that its just defective parts. is the whole car defective??? *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 10 | 08/01/2004 | |
| I drive a 2004 gti 1.8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights. each time, the problem is fixed, due to the warranty, then i am told that its just defective parts. is the whole car defective??? *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 10 | 08/01/2004 | |
| I drive a 2004 gti 1.8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights. each time, the problem is fixed, due to the warranty, then i am told that its just defective parts. is the whole car defective??? *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 11180 | 2 | 07/29/2004 |
| Bumped a curb and side impact air bags deployed. no physical damage to vehicle other than scraped wheels and deployed air bags. engine no longer starts on first key turn. taken to insurer recommended shop to have airbags and all related components replaced. engine still not starting on first key turn. *nm *sb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 10 | 08/01/2004 | |
| I drive a 2004 gti 1.8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights. each time, the problem is fixed, due to the warranty, then i am told that its just defective parts. is the whole car defective??? *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 10 | 08/01/2004 | |
| I drive a 2004 gti 1.8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights. each time, the problem is fixed, due to the warranty, then i am told that its just defective parts. is the whole car defective??? *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 10 | 08/01/2004 | |
| I drive a 2004 gti 1.8t and for the past two years it has been in the shop for the following: defective hood latch, defective radio, defective alarm, window recall, defective battery, and numerous defective head lights, tail lights and break lights. each time, the problem is fixed, due to the warranty, then i am told that its just defective parts. is the whole car defective??? *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/21/2007 | 33000 | 1 | 03/25/2004 |
| Clutch failed on car at only 33,000 miles. not covered by warranty considered normal. wear and tear. clutch and flywheel replaced at dealership for $2300. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN JOSE | BOB LEWIS VW | ||
| NY | NEW HYDE PARK | GC VOLKSWAGEN | ||
| VA | ALEXANDRIA | 22305 | ALEXANDRIA VOLKSWAGEN | 7036848888 |
| VA | ALEXANDRIA | 22305 | ALEXANDRIA VW | 703-684-8888 |