Issue ID | 675031 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10227693 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GTI |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 06/04/08 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2001 vw gti bought used. At 79,000 miles had 80k service done at dealership which included checking timing belt. At 82,000 timing belt broke causing extensive damage to engine. Needed to replace engine cost me $5300 in which vw would not pay for as warranty only covers original owner. Vw claims belt is supposed to last 105,000 miles. After researching on internet, numerous claims for all 1. 8t engines regarding the timing belt going well before 105,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TUJUNGA, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 06/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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