1991 Volkswagen GTI Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1991 Volkswagen GTI problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Suspension
1

Problems by type

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Suspension
1

Recalls 1

Vehicle speed controlReported September 15, 1992 · 12,650 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
Risk: The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
Remedy: Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

Recall number 92V131000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI 14

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Mar 27, 2019 Service bulletinThe part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Jun 28, 2017 Service bulletinThis special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
Jun 22, 2017 Service bulletinVas 6154
Feb 1, 2017 Service bulletinThis communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
Oct 31, 2016 Service bulletinUpdate model year applicability to include 2017.
Jan 22, 2016 Service bulletinAirbag Issues.
Jun 29, 2015 Service bulletinThis document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
Jun 22, 2015 Service bulletinThis document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
Feb 11, 2014 Service bulletinGolf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
Jul 17, 2013 Service bulletinGolf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

See all 14 bulletins for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI

1991 Volkswagen GTI fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

Engine	Drive	City	Highway	Combined
2.0L 4‑cyl	FWD	19	26	22

What 1991 Volkswagen GTI owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 17, 1998 · Suspension · CA

Vehicle vibrates and acts if it's out of gas.

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Questions about the 1991 Volkswagen GTI

Is the 1991 Volkswagen GTI reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Volkswagen GTI, fewer than a typical GTI model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Volkswagen GTI?

Suspension, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1991 Volkswagen GTI have?

1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Volkswagen GTI get?

Official estimates for the 1991 Volkswagen GTI range from 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 26 highway.

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1991 Volkswagen GTI problems