MYRModel Year Report

2007 Volkswagen GTI

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Volkswagen GTI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:06.941Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
77
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 45 complaints 2000 2001: 74 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 77 complaints 2007 77 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 55 complaints 2012: 40 complaints 2013: 34 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2015 2016: 67 complaints 2017: 52 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2019: 179 complaints 2020: 8 complaints 2020 2021: 4 complaints 2022: 29 complaints 2023: 6 complaints 2024: 29 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 10 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 45 complaints 2000 2001: 74 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 53 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 77 complaints 2007 77 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 55 complaints 2012: 40 complaints 2012 2013: 34 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2015 2016: 67 complaints 2017: 52 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2018 2019: 179 complaints 2020: 8 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 29 complaints 2023: 6 complaints 2024: 29 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 10 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 45 complaints 2001: 74 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 53 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 8 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 77 complaints 2007 77 2008: 67 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 55 complaints 2011 2012: 40 complaints 2013: 34 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 97 complaints 2015 2016: 67 complaints 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 17 complaints 2019: 179 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2021: 4 complaints 2021 2022: 29 complaints 2023: 6 complaints 2023 2024: 29 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025

2007: 77 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19852
19862
19872
19880
19890
19900
19911
19920
19930
19940
199518
19969
199710
199810
19998
200045
200174
2002124
200353
20047
20058
200643
200777
200867
2009167
201053
201155
201240
201334
201410
201597
201667
201752
201817
2019179
20208
20214
202229
20236
202429
20250

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

55% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

The transmission shifter automatically puts the car in neutral and wont let the car move foward, its an electronic component that tells the transmission what gear the car is on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-23

Electrical system

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

Show complaint excerpts

2007 GTI 2.0, PACKAGE2, dsg. Vehicle speedometer is not accurate. In order to travel 60 MPH, the speedometer must read 65 MPH. The only way to see the correct speed, is with the climatronic. Hold down econ and air up buttons at same time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-11

Air bags

14% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

I hydroplaned and was t-boned on the passenger side. The only air bags that went off were the side curtains on the passenger side

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-29

I was traveling at approximately 40 MPH when another vehicle ran a stop sign. I t-boned the other vehicle. The front of my car impacted the front passenger fender and door of the other vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-28

Also filed under Engine and structure

Air bag failure for car, took to dealership and there is a TSB 69-11-01 for updating the seat occupant module J706 but faults would not clear so recommend replace J706 with seat ocvuonat sensor but Volkswagen says the part is obsolete and they don't...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-07

Exterior lighting

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights.

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Engine failure at only 800 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-16

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 77 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2007-10-31Exterior lighting07V442000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Volkswagen GTI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V442000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Volkswagen GTI reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Volkswagen GTI is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen GTI?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen GTI have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.