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2000 Volkswagen GTI Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen GTI, most often about the visibility and wipers (44% of complaints). It is 13th of 25 GTI model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Volkswagen GTI problems
Visibility and wipers
20 complaints · 44%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear.
The window regulator has failed twice on each the driver and passenger side window. The window regulators have been replaced, but the problem persists. I am aware that other post 99.5 vw's suffer from the problem yet no recall has been done by Volkswagen. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to…
Yesterday, when I went to raise the (electric) window on the driver's side of my 2000 Volkswagen GTI, the window fell down inside the door! Fortunately, I was in a parking lot and the car wasn't moving. I hate to think what would have happened if I had been on the expressway. After doing some research on the internet…
Engine
9 complaints · 20%Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Mass air flow sensor failed prematurely. Dealer refuses to cover part under emissions warranty. When maf sensor fails, damage is caused to catalytic converter causing premature failure of the converter, decrease in fuel economy and decreased engine performance. Ts
While driving check engine light flashed followed by non acceleration, then stalling. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, who kept it for six weeks. Several engine components were replaced. The failure recurred two weeks later. The cause of the failure had not been determined.
Transmission
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: manual transmission, clutch assembly, axle assembly.
My 2000 vw GTI 1.8t manual transmission's clutch keeps failing. I admit I drove it aggressively when I first bought it... After all, that's how they advertise the vehicle, as a sporty, fast car. Well, I've replaced it three times (yes, I'm on my fourth clutch in four years!!!) and even though after each repair I've…
I have a problem with my right cv joints, on my 2000 GTI, I don't know what's the problem, but I have replaced it 4 times and im about to replace it again. I don't know if its the part or if its the labor who put it in, but it seems to me that after I do some work I wouldn't want to replace it for free once much less…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 9%I just purchased a 2000 Volkswagen GTI gls [] for my grandson. We received two remote entry keys and one plain key. The remote key used at the dealer to show the car was used to drive this vehicle home. Upon arrival we tried the second remote entry key. The vehicle would not start. We then tried the plain key and…
Air bags
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Every major component of our airbag system has failed within a period of six months. - in 12/05 our airbag light illuminated and the dealer said the passenger airbag needed to be replaced so we did (vw paid for the part and we split the labor with the dealer for a total cost to US of approximately $250) - in 04/06 our…
I have owned the 2000 GTI since 10/2001. Purchased the car with 13,000 miles on it from the orginal owner. Currently the car has 80,000 miles. The car has only been serviced by the dealer it was purchased from campbell/nelson 24329 hwy 99, edmonds wa, 98026. In nov. 2005 the air bag icon appeared on the dash. I took…
Electrical
3 complaints · 7%I just purchased a 2000 Volkswagen GTI gls [] for my grandson. We received two remote entry keys and one plain key. The remote key used at the dealer to show the car was used to drive this vehicle home. Upon arrival we tried the second remote entry key. The vehicle would not start. We then tried the plain key and…
Vehicle has a problem with catching fire from excessive electrical draw over the main power lead. Over amp draw is causing main wiring to melt and also melt the fuse box over the battery.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Volkswagen GTI recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2005. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.
Lights: switch
Risk: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel pump leaks
Summary
This investigation was opened on november 29, 2004, based on five consumer reports alleging fuel leaking from the fuel pump.by letter of april 14, 2004, volkswagen of america (volkswagen) notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 35,000 golf and gti vehicles manufactured in wolfsburg germany for the north american market.the recalled vehicles are in model years 1999 and 2000 and are equipped with gasoline engines.volkswagen has identified a condition in which the fuel supply line from the fuel delivery module (pump) to the fuel filter may come under tension. In this condition the fuel pump supply nipple can crack, resulting in a gasoline leak.volkswagen dealers will inspect
Turn signal/hazard flasher failure
Summary
This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this popu
Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen GTI?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (20 complaints); engine (9 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen GTI have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 20, 2007 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Volkswagen GTI?
- It is 13th of 25 GTI model years by number of complaints, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.