2016 Volkswagen GTI Engine Problems

“Driving to work on monday, september 30, 2019 at 7:45am, an indication notification came on that the coolant reservoir was extremely low. I pulled over into a parking lot of a donut shop on leffingwell rd and meyer rd and popped my hood open. Coolant reservoir was completely empty. A friend was called to come pick me up and drive to a vw dealership to pick up coolant and distilled water from a liquor store. Coolant was topped off. Next day, car was taken into an auto repair shop and confirmed that thermostat housing failed and dumped coolant.”

“At the gas station, the vehicle does not allow for normal fuel up to occur. The pump nozzle keeps clicking off and I can't put more than 1/4 tank of gas without the fuel spilling out of the tank filler neck/tube. While driving, the vehicle is experiencing power loss that can be felt as a sudden bucking motion when accelerating normally and at constant cruise speeds above 40 MPH. The Volkswagen dealer diagnosis reported plugged evap canister vent lines and fuel tank and recommended replacement. The car only has 52,500 miles and I'm the original owner. …”

“Had a cracked and leaking water pump housing that was replaced and covered by an aftermarket warranty. I had been to multiple shops because of a coolant smell, none could fine the source. I was told by Volkswagen that 'it happens, they always lose a little coolant', that is absolutely not true. It is a closed system and should not lose any coolant or smell like coolant at all. I have seen dozens of others with the same car as myself with the same problem, only after I was forceful and insistent with a Volkswagen dealership was the problem found and corrected.”

“Thermostat housing/water pump failed at 80,000 miles. This failure could have stranded me during covid pandemic far from home. Use of a plastic part in a critical engine application is problematic. Repair cost $906 dollars to replace this housing. Vw has denied coverage for this critical engine component.”

“Complete engine failure at 80k miles.oil changed regularly. Service at dealer only. P000a camshaft positioner bank 1 intake - slow response p0016 cmp sensor/engine speed sensor incorrect correlation p0068 map/maf < throttle position correlation p164d oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure no aftermarket parts, completely stock. Dealer says I need a new engine. $12,000.00”