2001 Volkswagen GTI
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. Next are air bags (20%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 97 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 25% of complaints
- Recalls
- 2
- Fuel economy
- 21 to 24 MPG combined
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. Next are air bags (20%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (10%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI
Recalls
The 2001 Volkswagen GTI is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 28 highway.