Complaints
57
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Volkswagen Gti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:86,033 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:36,858 mi
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:30,990 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volkswagen Gti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 1 | — | 86,033 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 36,858 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 2 | 30,990 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 106,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 60,334 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 71,048 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 70,900 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 87 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 96,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 47,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 72,025 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 93,750 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 80,050 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | 1 | 17,250 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 45 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 20,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 80,139 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 87,500 mi |
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