Worst 2009 Volkswagen Gti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electronic Stability Control
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Gti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 94 | 4 | — | 81,258 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 68 | 1 | — | 79,269 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | — | 1 | 80,659 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 20 | — | — | 81,600 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | — | — | 68,687 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | 1 | 83,007 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 3,285 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 69,936 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Gti
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~135,683 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
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2009 Volkswagen Gti — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Gti reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Gti reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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