10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,500 miles

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problem #2

Dec 222010

GTI

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that the heated front passenger seat caught fire and burned through the passengers jacket. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected or repaired. The contact stated that he was no longer utilizing the heated seat function and the failure had not recurred since. The failure and current mileage was 89,000. Remailed 05/12/11

- Niles, OH, USA

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problem #1

Mar 102010

GTI

  • 110,000 miles
In my 2001 Gti glx VR6 the drivers side heated seat, heats up so much that it burns my legs, actual red burn marks! even if turned down to the lowest setting the seat will burn me. I know in my friends 2002 jetta they had their heater in the seat replaced by VW for the same issue free of charge. I have been to VW and they say it's not covered. I want to use the heated seat but never trust it to not burn me.

- Newport, NH, USA

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