2001 Volkswagen GTI VR6 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: VW Golf GTI (IV) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Volkswagen Golf GTi Anniversary TDi by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf GTi (30672) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Golf GTI (IV) – Heckansicht, 13. Juni 2011, Wuppertal by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: My GTI (1361567620) by allen watkin from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 Volkswagen GTI VR6 5MT is a 2.8-liter with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,450 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,450 ($43,034 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L VR6 |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 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
Dec 16, 2004 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 04V584000
74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI
Owner Complaints
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI (2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Visibility | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Equipment | 5 |
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 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.