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2007 Volkswagen GTI Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	652438
Internal NHTSA #	10209374
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GTI
Model Year	2007
File date	01/11/06
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This is a continuation from chris dunn 2007 vw gti after the most "fix" for the transmission problems - one week ago - the car has developed another serious safety problem. When starting the car and pressing on the gas, you hear a loud thunk and feel hard hit and the car jerks (lunges?) forward about 5 feet. Since this fix, one week ago, the car not only does the lunging forward but now is also nearly stalling. After being at a stop and you depress the gas the car shakes and has the feeling it will stall unless you give it more gas. It then begins to accelerate slowly at about 1/3 regular power. This recently happened as i was crossing at a four-way stop and because of the hesitation i nearly got hit again. They also replaced the instrument panel for electrical issues caused every time it was hot that caused lack of instrument panel lights and all display info would not be visible. You didn't know what gear you were in,no radio,miles per gallon,or any warnings, etc. However, this was an unrelated problem not the trans problem which will get me killed. I have exhausted my options, have received no cooperation from dealership that serviced the car which is closer than the dealer i purchased from. The first time i had the transmission problem, i took to where i bought it. There was a major delay between throttle input and vehicle acceleration. They drove the car and duplicated the transmission problem of throttle delay. They said the car shifted at 1000-1500 rpm's past redline and asked if i had done performance enhancing tuning to the ecu. ---- i had not, ----this was a brand new car. They had me sign a paper to that effect, which i have. They said there was probably transmission damage to the car or there "would be future transmission damage" and sent me on my way. I called vwof america and got a "too bad goodbye". Since then the car in for repair at least 8-10 times, several days at a time ---and i am afraid to drive it. I am getting no help.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	75
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RICHMOND, VA
VIN pattern	WVWFV71K87WXXXXXX
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	13/09/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	45
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Type of child seat code
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Dealer's name	BROWN'S VW
Dealer's telephone number	840-252-7961
Dealer's city	RICHMOND
Dealer's state code	VA
Dealer's ZIP code	23235

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2007 Volkswagen GTI Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Volkswagen GTI Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects

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