Hmm, wonder if I got an odd ball GTI. I've read for months about DSG problems, rear window washer leaks, soft glass that chips, soft paint that chips, rattles, squeaks, creaks, under hood rattles, etc. But I've put on 13,500 miles in 14 months ownership with ZERO problems, none of the above. Couldn't be more pleased with the quality and reliability.
Certainly not normal to have ZERO issues.
You've done well.
My MKV problem list from start to 50000 miles:
1)Windshield wiper blade driver side tension problem replace. (Day 2)
2) Still not wiping water replace windshield and readjust
3) Bi-Xenon bulb failure 20K replace/ different bulb and color
4) Went back replaced other bulb to match off color reduced quality replacement.
5) MDI display would go blank and remain completely red at temps over 110 degrees and would not come back on until after 30 minutes of driving with the A/C on. Had to be replaced
6) 6 Disk in dash changer became stingy with the CD's and would refuse to return them. Required complete replacement and lost a few CD's too.
7) DSG mechatronics failure requiring replacement somewhere around 30K had to import parts for repair. Took the dealer a month to realize what was wrong and I was not on the forums at the time to get opinions on the problem. It was in July and these already perform poorly in extreme heat even when working correctly. I finally drove it into the service bay and refused to drive it another mile until it was completely repaired. Not a good month! :mad0259:
8) Unknown oil leak week after a service requiring a return to the dealership for some type of gasket replacement.
There were some other issues but they were really minor and some others I cannot remember right now. Scary thing is I think I got off easy compared to some of the other problems I have read about.
So far on the MK6: 5500 Miles
1) Stange other wordly ticking from the B-pillar at odd and random intervals.
2) Irritating wind noice from driver door at 75+ mph on the interstate.
3) Rear wiper nozzel drippling at random and seemingly for no reason.
4) Left rear window intermittent auto up failure (you must hold it sometimes)
5) Irritating wastegate rattle 2-3K rpm's
6) I see already this will be another poor hot weather performer but it is not nearly as bad with the 6speed. Penalties are quite high for A/C usage unfortunately in the MKVI, worse than the V IMO.
Nothing major and I love the car but yes there are issues.
