2002 Volkswagen GTI transmission problems

10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 23,028. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 23,028
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Clutch assembly
4
Manual transmission
3
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
Automatic transmission
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Volkswagen GTI transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Volkswagen GTI owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 8, 2007 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · LA

Check engine light fixed three times since new. Now transmission destroyed at 33k miles without warning.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Transmission · 41,500 miles · VA

I have a 2002 volkswagen gti with approximately 42000 and discovered my manual transmission was slipping in every gear. After bringing my car to lindsay volkswagen in sterling, va, I was informed that the problem was bad clutch and that the repair would not be covered under my warranty. After some research online, I have discovered several identical situations of other owners of 2002 volks gti 1.8t manual and the company's refusal to cover it under warranty or investigate why a clutch needs to be replaced at under 45,000 miles. Accordingly, I can attest that I operate my vehicle in a safe and legal manner and in accordance with what a reasonable person would consider competence and care.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Transmission · 23,028 miles · MA

Early clutch failure. The clutch in my vw 2002 gti failed at 23000 miles.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Transmission · IL

My clutch pedal went down to the floor while driving and never came back up. It was fixed (replaced the master clutch cylinder) one month ago for a similar problem.

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · CA

Clutch failed, acceleration diminished, only 63000 miles with regular tune ups, oil changes. Also mass air flow sensor and oxygen sensor defective; car doesn't idle correctly, sometimes doesn't start. Started at 48000 miles.

Filed Jun 19, 2004 · Transmission · 19,900 miles · IL

The clutch pedal sinked to the floor gradually over the last 3 days.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Airbags, Transmission · OH

The vehicle failed to go into first gear and subsequently the transmission had to be disassembled to make repairs to the first, second and third gears. Also the passenger air bag deployed without any impact. *ak

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · NJ · crash

The park/neutral switch malfunctioned , which caused the vehicle to start in gear without depressing the clutch. Which resulted in an accident. (manual transmission) *jb the unit failure allowed the vehicle to start in neutral or any gear. Scc

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · NJ · crash

Park/neutral switch failed on a manual transmission.

Filed Dec 16, 2002 · Transmission · 19,200 miles · VA

Clutch defective at 19000 miles. Clutch plate found with excessive wear, fused to flywheel.

Questions about the 2002 Volkswagen GTI transmission

Does the 2002 Volkswagen GTI have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Volkswagen GTI transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 23,028 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Volkswagen GTI transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volkswagen GTI have bad transmission?

The Volkswagen GTI model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (62 complaints), 2007 (40 complaints) and 2008 (40 complaints).