What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6?

EPA figures for the 1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6 reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6. 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 GTI VR6?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6, most often about: Electrical System, Visibility, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1996

1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468

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.

Campaign 98V160000

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)

8 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 3 Visibility 1 Structure 1

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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.