Complaints
102
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Volkswagen Gti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:35,997 mi
#214 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:72,568 mi
#311 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:66,567 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Volkswagen Gti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 24 | — | — | 35,997 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 72,568 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 4 | — | 66,567 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 38,343 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 28,250 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 24,140 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 33,750 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,997
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,568
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,567
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,343
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,250
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,140
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,750
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Volkswagen Gti — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Volkswagen Gti reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Volkswagen Gti has 102 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Gti?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (24 complaints, avg 35,997 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 72,568 mi); Airbags (11 complaints, avg 66,567 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Volkswagen Gti?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 46,382 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Volkswagen Gti?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Volkswagen Gti include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Volkswagen Gti have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Volkswagen Gti as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Volkswagen Gti?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Gti reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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