2002 Volkswagen GTI wheels problems
Owners reported wheels problems in 22 complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wheels problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 wheels complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wheels complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Wheels are corroding and volkswagen of america will not address this issue in any way. Wheels are corroding on approx. 300 2002 gti 337 edition vehicles.
2002 gti-337 25 anniv model alloy wheels deffective excessive corrosion forming around spokes on the wheels. The clear coating is peeling off at center hub. Black spots from excessive brake dust is imbedded into the finish, despite weekly cleaning by hand.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
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