| Issue ID | 1266385 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10839958 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/02/16 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen gti. When starting the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to make noise occasionally before the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic for the same failure in april of 2014. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,800. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120800 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | WVWGV71K99WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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