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2002 Volkswagen GTI

Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are air bags (16%) and wheels (16%).

At a glance

Complaints
141 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 34% 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 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are air bags (16%) and wheels (16%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI

Recalls

The 2002 Volkswagen GTI is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 28 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the GTI