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2009 Volkswagen GTI

Owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volkswagen GTI. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are stability control (23%) and electrical system (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
295 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Brakes 34% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
25 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volkswagen GTI. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are stability control (23%) and electrical system (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2009 Volkswagen GTI

Recalls

The 2009 Volkswagen GTI is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen GTI

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 31 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the GTI