1998 Volkswagen GTIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1998 Volkswagen GTI, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Volkswagen GTI has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Volkswagen GTI recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other GTI year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GTI median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
What GTI owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS STALLED AND DIED SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
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