2008 Volkswagen GTI recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 67 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints67

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 07V442000 · 24 Sep 2007

Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.

Risk: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train20 · 50%

Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%

Engine4 · 10%

Tires3 · 8%

Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%

Fuel system2 · 5%

Gasoline2 · 5%

Air bags2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I own a 2008 volkswagen gti and am having manual transmission problems, three months of owning the car my first gear scynro has gone out,(disintegrated) this problem has been repaired under warranty. And now has gone out a second and a third time. The second time same dealer same warranty repair. For the third repair…
Power train · Dec 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Came to complete stop. Pressed on gas pedal to move forward into intersection. After automatic transmission shifted into 2nd, the car loss all engagement and felt as if it was in neutral. I stepped on the gas pedal further and after 5 seconds, the engine rpm"s increased and the transmission lunged forward. I am unsure…
Power train · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

The car lurches when moving from a stop. This is a big issue in traffic due to the lag that exists in application of throttle to actual movement. What also happens is a momentary neutral when you apply full throttle when moving. This is not like a normal kickdown, the car does nothing at first then rockets forward ,…
Power train · Jun 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle required extra cranking before starting. Upon starting and beginning to drive, there was lack of power and rpms did not want to go above 4k. After approx. 1/4-1/2 mile engine began to respond normally. Took vehicle to dealership for diagnosis. Told the high pressure fuel pump, cam follower and cam needed to be…
Fuel/propulsion system · Feb 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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