2001 Volkswagen GTI: engine stalls while driving

6 of the 74 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen GTI describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 45,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2024
12
2023
2
2022
3
2020
5
2019
149
2018
1
2017
3
2016
4
2015
4
2014
1
2013
2
2012
3
2011
5
2010
8
2009
5
2008
3
2007
3
2006
2
2005
1
2004
1
2003
4
2002
7
2001
6
2000
1
1998
3
1997
2
1996
2
1995
1

What owners say

Filed May 25, 2018 · Airbags · 56,000 miles · MI

The car, a 2001 vw gti 1.8t, was being driven at low (residential street -- 25 MPH or less) speeds and made a right turn. The right rear wheel probably grazed the curb, or possibly hit a pothole. The passenger side airbag and side curtain airbag deployed. The car lost power, possibly due to the engine stalling (it's a manual) though that's not certain. The dealer service department inspected the car and they confirm there is no damage other than the (substantial!) damage of the airbag deployment. Fortunately there was nobody in the passenger seat and traffic was minimal so no one was injured. It seems as though a curb or pothole hit should not have been enough to cause airbag deployment. The car has very low mileage, less than 60,000, and has been well-maintained.

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Electrical · 113,000 miles · WV

Engine misfires on damp mornings creating sudden loss of acceleration and intermittent stall condition. Mil light may flash but doesn't remain lit after episode. Diagnosed as second coil failure in just 2 years totaling over $1,200 in repairs. This is the vr6 engine with a single coil unit - the "good" coil not subject to volkswagen's secret warranty as offered on coils of other 2001 models and on the 2002 model of the vr6. It would seem the secret warranty may have been arbitrarily limited in scope.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · CA

Dt: the engine will buck or stall and then completely shut down. This happened at all speeds and even at an idle. Has been to the dealer 4 times. The dealer cannot find the cause of the problem. Vehicle has been diagnostically tested. Also, fuel injection wa scleaned. At another trip to the dealer, and they replaced the fuel pump and filter, and did another diagnostic test. Currently, the vehicle is in the dealership for the same reason awaiting repairs. Contacted the manufacturer, an area representative came to inspect the vehicle, no information on his findings.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Fuel system · 12,700 miles · NY

Certified pre owned vw golf glx vr6 2001, bought sept 2002 with 12k miles. Been in service at least 12 times for stalling, relay, clicking in dashboard, check engine light. 3 years still not fixed, and vw not able to find the problem. Car is not safe to drive as it tends to stall (not to a complete stop) but engine hesitates while driving

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Electrical · CA

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that a wire burnt out from the ignition switch, and mechanic replaced the wire. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem occurred more than once.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · MD

While driving vehicle's heater core failed. As a result vehicle was hesitant to stalling, then the check engine light came on and vehicle started loosing power. There's a recall for the heater core 92v05000 but VIN # is outside the remedy scope, because a different type of heater core was used, per the manufacturer.