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1999 Volkswagen GTI VR6 5MT

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1999 Volkswagen GTI – front
Photo: VW Golf GTI (IV) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Mk4 (1J, 1999–2005); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: VW Golf GTI (IV) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2002 Volkswagen Golf GTi Anniversary TDi by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Volkswagen Golf GTi (30672) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: VW Golf GTI (IV) – Heckansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: My GTI (1361567620) by allen watkin from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1999 Volkswagen GTI VR6 5MT is a 2.8-liter with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.8L VR6
Displacement2.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen GTI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 20, 2007 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 07V063000

Apr 19, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 05V154000

8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen GTI

Owner Complaints

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen GTI. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System2
Visibility2
Air Bags1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 15, 2007 · Air Bags
“AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THE PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE-AIR-BAG ATTENUATOR ON MY 1999 VW GTI (NEW GTI) HAS NEEDED SERVICE. FIRST TIME WAS JUST AFTER CAR WENT OFF WARRANTY. VW REGIONAL AGREED…”
Sep 10, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SO I WENT TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD A COOLANT LEAK AND COOLANT MIGRATION. THE COOLANT APPARENTLY MIGRATED THROUGH THE…”
Jul 18, 2006 · Seat Belts
“THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT OF MY 1999.5 VOLKSWAGEN GTI TRAPPED A PASSENGER IN MY CAR. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT LOCKED UP AND WOULD NO LONGER RETRACT OR EXTEND, WHICH LEFT A…”
Aug 16, 2005 · Unknown Or Other
“SAFETY RECALL UU 1999-2000 MODEL VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AND GTI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GASOLINE ENGINE INSPECT FUEL SUPPLY MODULE FOR LEAKS AND INSTALL CONNECTOR ON FUEL LINE; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLE MODULE IF…”
Oct 25, 2001 · Visibility
“THE WINDOW REGULATORS ARE A KNOWN PROBLEM AND VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL.I'VE HAD 2 FAIL ON ME WITH IN A YEARS TIME. I NOW FEAR THE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP WHENEVER I ROLL MY…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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