Complaints
12
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Volkswagen Gti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:10,000 mi
#22 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Avg mileage:59,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Avg mileage:59,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Volkswagen Gti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | 1 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 92,448 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | — |
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