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2001 Volkswagen GTI Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	566414
Internal NHTSA #	10140642
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GTI
Model Year	2001
File date	21/11/03
Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When i passed 24000 miles, after having driven my car extremely carefully (2001 volkswagen gti gls 1. 8t), the clutch began to slip to the point where the car was undriveable, and i had to buy a replacement clutch as well as the installation which cost around $700. I have spoken with several other vw owners (same model) and have found that this is a common problem and think that volkswagen of america should be held liable for this defective component. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	24000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MIAMI, FL
VIN pattern	WVWDC21J51WXXXXXX
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	10/08/00
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	SOUTH MOTORS VW
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2001 Volkswagen GTI Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Volkswagen GTI Power Train Manual Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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