1996 Volkswagen GTI — Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.
1
Open Recalls
9
Owner Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
86
Excellent
Reliability Score (0–100)
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1996 Volkswagen GTI Safety Recalls (1)
98V16000016/07/1998
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.
Most Common Problems Reported for 1996 Volkswagen GTI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1
WHEELS
1
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Safety Incident Summary
0
Crash-Involved Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
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