| Issue ID | 730740 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10276726 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/04/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have experienced an issue with my 2008 vw gti dsg transmission which caused safety hazards due to the jerking and unresponsiveness of the car when merging into traffic. Vw did replace the transmission parts which were defective but i am concerned that the same failures will repeat after my warranty period ends. Please take action to extend the warranty on dsg transmission for 08 vw gti's. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20190 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST CHESTER, PA |
| VIN pattern | WVWHV71K78WXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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