Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / GTI / 2000
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002196623 | Incident Date: Nov, 29 2002 |
| Consumer's City: TALLAHASSEE | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: GTI | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WVWDH21J3YW | Date added to File: May, 16 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 16 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 14 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Mass air flow sensor failed prematurely. dealer refuses to cover part under emissions warranty. when maf sensor fails, damage is caused to catalytic converter causing premature failure of the converter, decrease in fuel economy and decreased engine performance. ts |