Vehicle has a problem with catching fire from excessive electrical draw over the main power lead. Over amp draw is causing main wiring to melt and also melt the fuse box over the battery.
The worst 2000 Volkswagen GTI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility20
- Engine9
- Transmission5
- Airbags4
- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Lights2
- Locks2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v‑183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 07V063000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.
- Risk
- Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2005. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 05V154000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
- Risk
- This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 04V584000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
Defect investigations
Fuel pump leaks
This investigation was opened on november 29, 2004, based on five consumer reports alleging fuel leaking from the fuel pump.by letter of april 14, 2004, volkswagen of america (volkswagen) notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 35,000 golf and gti vehicles manufactured in wolfsburg germany for the north american market.the recalled vehicles are in model years 1999 and 2000 and are equipped with gasoline engines.volkswagen has identified a condition in which the fuel supply line from the fuel delivery module (pump) to the fuel filter may come under tension. In this condition the fuel pump supply nipple can crack, resulting in a gasoline leak.volkswagen dealers will inspect for tension on the fuel line and cracks in the fuel pump supply nipple.if tension is found in the line, it will be replaced with a revised line.if the fuel pump supply nipple is cracked, the line and the pump will be replaced.please see safety recall 05v154 for details.
PE04079
Turn signal/hazard flasher failure
This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this population of vehicles. Volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy the defective vehicles.please see safety recall 04v584 for details.
PE04073
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Volkswagen GTI 99
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Tool number added to table
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Update vehicle metadata.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-21 | 26-28 | 22-24 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-21 | 26-28 | 22-24 |
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
What 2000 Volkswagen GTI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bag light has come on with no accident. The readings are three major intermittent issues. It seems this is an issue for many owners of this year and model. The vw dealership refuses to guarantee any of the fixes to the problem which can total in cost $1200 - $1500. I have been told by an employee at the dealership this has been a problem for many models around the same year. Why has this safety issue not been addressed? Please help those of us who own these cars have this problem addressed since many of us cannot pass state inspections and this is unsafe.
Faulty component: gasoline: delivery: fuel pump defect summary: on my 2000 gti glx, the fuel pump nipples that connects the fuel lines are cracked, this tension on the fuel supply lines are causing a severe leak inside my car. Because of the severe leaking fuel, my safety has been compromised due to presence of an ignition source caused by the electrical plugs of the fuel pump, this may cause an electrical failure and cause a fire.
Abs system. The warning lights come on and off at times and stays off for a while. The computer scan deduced that one of the ABS sensors was faulty. The sensor was replaced but the problem persist. Now computer scan deduces that ABS module is faulty. There seems to be some kind of electrical problem that's disabling the ABS system and asr (traction control system)system from this specific model. Also the door locks and alarm system doesn't work properly, it never has. The driver side door don't lock the door when the alarm system is activated. In other words, anybody can break in the car without activating the alarm http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1542461 please check the link for more detailed info. Also the hazard switch on this car was replaced by the dealer about two years ago and the problem persist. The hazard lights will only work for about 15 minutes. There seems to be a serious electrical problem that affects all the different electrical components in the vehicle, the interior lights work sometimes, other times it just won't. People in the volkswagen community refers to this as gremlins which only affect the early production of volkswagen gti/golf/jetta between 1999.5 to 2002. This electrical glitch is a real pain in back because it triggers many different problems that affect the normal operation of this vehicle.
After having my air bag light come on due to a failed driver airbag switch under the driver seat, & fixing it myself, I found out that there are hundreds of other vw golf mkiv owners that have had the same problems. Also, I have found out that if the airbag light is on, then none of the air bags will work in the event of an accident!! Now the airbag light is on again - this time due to the passenger airbag switch failing.
Was on the way home driving during rain and snow. Typical minnesota winter. It was roughly 25-30 degrees outside. I lowered window to remove rain and snow before I started driving. Window regulator stopped working and the window would not come back up. I had to drive home with rain/snow pouring into my car. After the 15 minute drive my passenger side leather seats were destroyed. This is a very common issue in these particular cars. There needs to be a recall.
I have a problem with my right cv joints, on my 2000 gti, I don't know what's the problem, but I have replaced it 4 times and im about to replace it again. I don't know if its the part or if its the labor who put it in, but it seems to me that after I do some work I wouldn't want to replace it for free once much less 4 more times.
I have owned the 2000 gti since 10/2001. Purchased the car with 13,000 miles on it from the orginal owner. Currently the car has 80,000 miles. The car has only been serviced by the dealer it was purchased from campbell/nelson 24329 hwy 99, edmonds wa, 98026. In nov. 2005 the air bag icon appeared on the dash. I took it in and after dealer diagnosis, a $101.28 charge it was recommed driver's side-airbag with harness be replaced. Called vw america and they covered replacement. In oct. 2007 the light came on again. The same diagnosis was given but neither the dealer or vw america would cover. Since the car has never been in an accident and the airbags never activated the response of components wearing out makes no sense. I know of no other cases on airbag problems with other models. Either the dealer fix in 2005 or the component from vw has problem. The dealer will replace the system for $645.02 seems unreasonable for a safety item.
I just purchased a 2000 volkswagen gti gls [xxx] for my grandson. We received two remote entry keys and one plain key. The remote key used at the dealer to show the car was used to drive this vehicle home. Upon arrival we tried the second remote entry key. The vehicle would not start. We then tried the plain key and still nothing. According to victory motors in harrisburg, pennsylvania the chip in one of the keys is defective. Now the automatic anti-theft feature is on. The vw gti now sets in the driveway waiting to be towed 7 miles where victory motors will have to reset the chip in all the keys and do something to the vehicle. I have found stories on the internet with others having the same problem. Volkswagen should be made to contact owner that this problem could also happen to them. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Brake light switch has failed twice in approximately 18 months, so vehicle was operating without brake lights.
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Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
Is the 2000 Volkswagen GTI reliable?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen GTI, close to a typical GTI model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volkswagen GTI?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 20 complaints. Next is engine (9).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen GTI have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Volkswagen GTI have the most visibility problems?
The Volkswagen GTI model years with the most visibility complaints are 2000 (20 complaints) and 2001 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Volkswagen GTI get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Volkswagen GTI range from 21 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-21 city and 26-28 highway.
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