2007 Volkswagen GTI Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
75/100
#6 most-complained of 21 GTI years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Volkswagen GTI has 77 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 75 out of 100 — #6 highest of 21 GTI model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (40 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 2 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 21.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2007 Volkswagen GTI problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain40 (52%)
- Electrical System19 (25%)
- Engine14 (18%)
- Airbags11 (14%)
- Structure & Body6 (8%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Other3 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (1%)
2007 Volkswagen GTI recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 07V442000Sep 24, 2007Electrical System340,000 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
Risk: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
2007 Volkswagen GTI fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 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.
2007 compared with other GTI years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Volkswagen GTI a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Volkswagen GTI ranks #6 of 21 among GTI model years (Complaint Index 75/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 77 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 2007 Volkswagen GTI?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (40 complaints), electrical system (19 complaints), and engine (14 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 31,200 miles.
- Does the 2007 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Volkswagen GTI, most recently reported 2007, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Volkswagen GTI?
- EPA rates the 2007 Volkswagen GTI at 24.5 MPG combined (21.5 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.