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2008 Volkswagen GTI 2dr HB Man *Late Avail*
Consumer Information
Access the latest consumer-related information available for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI including all available Rebates, Warranties, Crash Tests Results and more.
News - Crash Test Results
- NHTSA Crash Test Results:
- Frontal Crash Ratings:
- Driver:
 - Passenger:
- Side Crash Ratings:
- Driver:
- Rear Passenger:
- Results based on a 35 MPH Frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and
- Passenger belts and airbags.
- NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:
Rebate
- One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
- Financing Incentive: 0.0%
- Expiration Date: 07/31/2008
Recall
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
- 07V442000
- Mfg`s Report Date:
- SEP 17, 2007
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Potential Number Of Units Affected:
- 340000
- Summary:
- 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 REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
- Consequence:
- INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
- 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 AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes:
Warranty
- Basic:
- 4 Years/50,000 Miles
- Drivetrain:
- 5 Years/60,000 Miles
- Corrosion:
- 12 Years/Unlimited Miles
- Roadside Assistance:
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The 2008 Volkswagen GTI comes in one trim level with a choice of two body styles: a three-door hatchback ($22,730) or five-door hatchback ($23,230). Each comes with a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox ($1,075).
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