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2001 Volkswagen GTI Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Volkswagen GTI has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI

Airbags
18
Electrical
16
Visibility
9
Engine
6
Lights
5
Seats
4
Powertrain
4
Brakes
4
Fuel System
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 10, 2010POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE COIL PACK FAILS, I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND NO MATTER WHAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK O...
Mar 7, 2005POWER TRAINI WANT TO REPORT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT REGARDING THE CLUTCH ON MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI GLX. THE CAR ...
Sep 8, 2004POWER TRAINTHERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. I DROVE MY 2001 VW GTI INTO WORK ON WED SEPTEMBER 8, ...
Nov 21, 2003POWER TRAINWHEN I PASSED 24000 MILES, AFTER HAVING DRIVEN MY CAR EXTREMELY CAREFULLY (2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI GLS 1...

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