1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
The 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO PROBLEMS UNTIL MAY 2002. CAR STALLED, RAN ROUGH, FELT LIKE IT WAS GETTING NO GAS, THEN WOULD SURGE, THEN STALL. VW IN CHARLESTON, SC, HAS HAD CAR DOZEN PLUS TIMES, AND NEVER FOUND PROBLEM. MECHANIC CHECKED FUEL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CODES PRESENTED, WENT THROUGH TECHNICAL MANUALS. ALSO MANY ELECTRICAL PARTS, I.E., DISTRIBUTOR, FUEL PUMP, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, ECG, ETC., WERE REPLACED. CAR HAS BEEN TOTALLY UNRELIABLE SINCE THAT POINT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DIE OUT. HAPPENED TO US ON I-95; 18-WHEELER HAD TO SWERVE TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. CAR NOW SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. FROM WHAT I CAN FIND ON THE INTERNET, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. *NM
SIDE MOLDINGS CAME OUT REPEATEDLY. THE WARRANTY WAS ONLY 2 YEAR. ONE CAME OUT WITHIN TWO YEAR AND INITIALLY COVERED BY THE WARRANTY BUT WHEN IT CAME OUT AGAIN THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED ANYMORE.
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING A RIP AND TEAR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL CAUSING A RIP AND TEAR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
60 9704 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO POWER SUNROOF CONVENIENCE CLOSE FEATURE, FUNCTION CHANGE. *AK
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 0 complaints
- 1993 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 0 complaints
- 1994 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 28 complaints
- 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 11 complaints
- 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI (current)
- 1998 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 12 complaints
- 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 11 complaints
- 2000 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 58 complaints
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 97 complaints
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 141 complaints
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- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
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- VOLKSWAGEN CC — 1,356 total complaints