2001 Volkswagen GTI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI, 1% of the 74 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering is having problems. When trying to change gears on a turn, vehicle locks up. Had no control of vehicle and it ran off the road. Contacted dealer. Consumer also states that vehicle pulls sharply.”
NHTSA complaint #8002382, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10242375Nov 25, 2013VW Elsa Newsletter
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 20 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 13% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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