Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
2018 Volkswagen GTI Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 | 10 | 14% |
| 2000 | 20 | 44% |
| 1999 | 2 | 25% |
| 1998 | 1 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI
Brakes
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology