2005 Volkswagen GTI Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
5/100
#20 most-complained of 21 GTI years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Volkswagen GTI has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 GTI model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 38% of the total).
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
Top 2005 Volkswagen GTI problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (38%)
- Structure & Body3 (38%)
- Other2 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (25%)
- Airbags1 (13%)
- Steering1 (13%)
2005 Volkswagen GTI recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 07V063000Feb 20, 2007Electrical System1,002,000 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
2005 Volkswagen GTI fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other GTI years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Volkswagen GTI a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Volkswagen GTI ranks #20 of 21 among GTI model years (Complaint Index 5/100, verdict: Good). It has 8 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volkswagen GTI?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), structure & body (3 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 50,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Volkswagen GTI, most recently reported 2007, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Volkswagen GTI?
- EPA rates the 2005 Volkswagen GTI at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.