CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Volkswagen GTI has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
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10Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1998 Volkswagen GTI recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Volkswagen GTI.
Most common 1998 Volkswagen GTI problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, IN THE RAIN, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY WIPERS AND MY FAN ALSO STOPPED WORKING. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AGAIN, ALL WAS FINE FOR ABOUT 10 SEC., THEN IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I TOUCHED THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION THAT IT WENT BACK ON AGAIN, AND I HELD THE KEY FORWARD AND HELD IT THERE, AND THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS, AND THE FAN STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. WHEN I LET IT GO, IT STOPPED WORKING. I HAD TO HOLD THE KEY IN THE IGNITION FORWARD ALL THE WAY HOME TO HAVE HEADLIGHTS TO SEE MY WAY HOME. THE NEXT DAY I CHECKED AGAIN AND KNEW FOR SURE THAT
SIDE AIRBAG (PASSENGER) DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT WITH A POTHOLE WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL
1998 VOLKSWAGEN GTI VR6. ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. SAW THIS SITE ON WWW.VWVORTEX.COM. *NLM
THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN. *JB
THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN. *JB
1998 Volkswagen GTI questions
Does the 1998 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Volkswagen GTI at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volkswagen GTI?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Service Brakes, Air (2), Air Bags (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Volkswagen GTI has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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