3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,900 miles

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problem #1

Jul 062007

GTI 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,900 miles
(1) car engine overheated with air conditioning unit on with 35K miles (4 year old car). (2) dealer repair service technician discovered both auxilary fans (290" and 345") failed to spin at low speeds and operate only at high speeds causing engine to overheat when car is between 0 to 30 mph. Dealer directed consumer parts were not covered under powertrain warranty (4 years, 50,000 miles) and considered electrical parts and to repair at consumer's expense ($918). Corporate office eventually covered part and consumer covered labor expenses. Several other electrical issues have occured with the car including bulb replacements on A/C console, brake lights, and battery failure after 4 years pointing to possible electrical design or integration flaw. (3) fans were replaced and problem was resolved.

- Hermosa Beach, CA, USA