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1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 38 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 34 | 44 | 38 | 268 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
74 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
EPA figures for the 1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI reach 38 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Volkswagen Golf/GTI, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Latches/locks/linkages. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.