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2011 Volkswagen GTI Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	888781
Internal NHTSA #	10432598
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GTI
Model Year	2011
File date	17/11/10
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When accelerating after having slowed down for a turn, the clutch fails to engage and i get a false neutral. The rpm goes all the way to 5000, 6000, but the car doesn't speed up because it's in neutral, even when the gear selector is in d. This is difficult to replicate because it happens spontaneously. Volkswagen refuses to recognize problem because it cannot be immediately replicated at the dealership.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHINO HILLS, 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?
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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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2011 Volkswagen GTI Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Volkswagen GTI Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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