The latest images released by Volkswagen of its pinnacle GTI variant from the Mk6 Golf range is the GTI Concept. Looking every bit production ready, the iconic sports hatch successor for 2009 model year adopts a frontal visage not unlike the Golf Mk5 GTI W12 Concept. The 2009 Mk6 Golf GTI will dump the goateed grille look (ala Audi's Novulari style) for a slim horizontal honey-comb grille, highlighted by twin parallel red stripes flanking the large central VW emblem. The question mark remains over its uprated power output of 210bhp and (?)350Nm or maintaining 280Nm(?) from the award-winning 2.0TFSI engine. Rumour has it that the Mk6 GTI may even have the option of VAG's new 7-speed DSG twin-clutch automated manual gearbox, not to be confused with the Golf (1.4TSI) GT's simpler, lighter and more compact 7-speed DSG 'box. The Mk6 GTI is said to have variable damping suspension, much like the new Audi A4 (B8) whereby the driver gets to select between Auto, Comfort and Dynamic (Sport) setting. These variable drive settings will also affect throttle response, gear shifts and steering feel (weight).
Called Audi and explained the problem and they said Audi could not assist or comment on the failure since the vehicle was no longer under the manufacture warranty. The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q5. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the traction warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to Audi eau claire (5201 fairview dr, eau claire, WI 54701) where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. See all problems of the 2018 Audi Q5 . Warning light came on and steering wheel locked. The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q5. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the failure only occurred in the winter months. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (ray catena Audi toms river east, 325 NJ-37, toms river, NJ 08753), but the cause of the failure could not be determined.
The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. The VIN was not available. Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Audi Q5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the power assist became inoperable making the steering wheel very difficult to turn in either direction. The contact indicated that prior to the failure the vehicle would vear to the left when driving. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic who performed a front end alignment but the failure continued to occur. The cause of the failure was not yet diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000. Jft. The contact owns a 2013 Audi Q5. While approaching a stop sign, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering ability. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the brooklyn Audi dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor and steering shaft would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no further assistance.
The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v452000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 6. The contact stated that while diving at various speeds the sunglass holder would suddenly come down and obstruct the sight when using the rear view mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the sunglass holder would need to be replaced. Also when removing the ignition key from the ignition switch the metal section on the key would break off. The manufacturer and the local dealer brown Mazda of fairfax, va were both contacted in refernce to the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000. Jft. I was driving down a long gravel driveway going 15-20mph and I went around a slight left curve. After the left curve the road becomes strait. My car steering wheel locked, I could not move the steering wheel to the left and I could not get out of the curve. The car continued to head right no matter how hard I pulled on the steering wheel to go left.
