Complaints
76
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Volkswagen Gti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:15,811 mi
#27 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:5,060 mi
#36 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:29,352 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volkswagen Gti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 33 | — | — | 15,811 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 5,060 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 1 | — | 29,352 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 104,704 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 71,252 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 54,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 18,166 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 64,837 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 16,374 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 103,257 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 164,956 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 26,332 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 10 mi |
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