2009 Volkswagen GTI power train problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Volkswagen GTI — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My prnds lights flashing. When I put car in d or r nothing happens. Acts like its in neutral. Happened while driving 65mph on why. Fix this problem now.”
filed Jan 19, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen gti. The contact stated that the abs brake module malfunctioned. Several years ago, the vehicle was taken to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (power train) by heritage volkswagen parkville (9215 harford rd, parkville, md 21234, (877) 398-1963)…”
filed Aug 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 09V333000 · Aug 20, 2009
Power Train problems in other GTI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GTI | 6 | 21% |
| 2019 GTI | 62 | 35% |
| 2017 GTI | 7 | 13% |
| 2016 GTI | 8 | 12% |
| 2015 GTI | 12 | 12% |
| 2013 GTI | 5 | 15% |
| 2012 GTI | 7 | 18% |
| 2011 GTI | 16 | 30% |
| 2010 GTI | 14 | 26% |
| 2008 GTI | 40 | 60% |
| 2007 GTI | 40 | 52% |
| 2006 GTI | 11 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen GTI
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.