Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Volkswagen Gti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:50,000 mi
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Avg mileage:2,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Volkswagen Gti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 30,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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