Golf 118 TSI Engine Failures and Service Campaign 24S4

[ope126]

Good news, VW have agreed to cover the repair costs in full! Very happy to as the least!

Great outcome mate!!!

[tigger73]

Good news, VW have agreed to cover the repair costs in full! Very happy to as the least!

Go buy a lotto ticket - it's your lucky day!!

You've had the 2 major things that go wrong with the car fixed for free. Hopefully when you get it back it should be good for a few years to come.

Everyone that I know that has the 118TSI (that hasn't had issues) thinks it's a great little car.

I'd still be planning to move it on in the medium term. I still don't trust that these fixes 100% resolve the underlying design issues. I think they're a lot better but still not perfect. Otherwise the engine would have found a home in the Mk7/MQB platform.

[The_Hawk]

To their credit VW seem to have been very good with good will lately. As for the Twincharger itself, it's a great engine! Just a shame so many go bang.

[redhot]

Yes i believe there have been 2x separate recalls on the 7 speed DSG used in the 118TSI - one for the oil to be replaced, and another which was either clutch packs or mechatronics. Someone else who has 1st hand experience should be able to clarify this.

I can clarify. Fluid, Mechatronics, and clutch replaced. 2009. 100,000 klms owned since new. Also roof lining. Engine and trans untouched.

[Yapa]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Car is fixed and I'll be picking it up on Monday.

What's the warranty on the repairs?

I'm a bit worried but not sure what other car around the 8 to 10k I'd find that would be trouble free yet still as nice as the VW?

Not many choices.. whats the 2011 or 2012 diesels and 6 speed DSG like?

[tigger73]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Car is fixed and I'll be picking it up on Monday.

What's the warranty on the repairs?

I'm a bit worried but not sure what other car around the 8 to 10k I'd find that would be trouble free yet still as nice as the VW?

Not many choices.. whats the 2011 or 2012 diesels and 6 speed DSG like?

Good to hear. Generally warrnaty on repairs is 12 months, though it could be more on major components (engine/transmission). Speak to the dealer and if you can, I'd get it in writing (there's very likely a standard VW repair T&C's document they can give you). Keep your receipts.

I hear you regarding the price range and something that's nice to drive/sit in.

The diesels and 6 speed DSG (same gearbox used in TDI, GTI and R) are generally pretty good, though the TDI's are better suited to longer commutes and freeway drives than a lot of short trips for shopping/school pick-ups.

[Yapa]

Good to hear. Generally warrnaty on repairs is 12 months, though it could be more on major components (engine/transmission). Speak to the dealer and if you can, I'd get it in writing (there's very likely a standard VW repair T&C's document they can give you). Keep your receipts.

I hear you regarding the price range and something that's nice to drive/sit in.

The diesels and 6 speed DSG (same gearbox used in TDI, GTI and R) are generally pretty good, though the TDI's are better suited to longer commutes and freeway drives than a lot of short trips for shopping/school pick-ups.

Awesome advice mate, thanks for that.

Really tempted by the R36 as they can be had for approx 12 to 14k with ok mileage of 160ish. However with the current petrol prices might have to skip that one... I do approx 600 to 700Km's per week so would be an expensive drive.

Next is the Passat CC, diesel.... haven't heard too much bad about it and also cheap at around 12k for decent condition and mileage.

I did speak with the dealer about the warranty and he said the warranty is with VW as they paid for it, not myself. He said if something was to happen with those two parts they would help but did not specify a warranty time etc.

The wife wants the new shape Tiguan which does look very very nice so that's why my budget is very limited!

[drduncan]

Post moved to correct thread as per below reply - thanks

[brad]

Have the sad news of contributing to this thread.
MY10 3-door golf GTI 100xxxkm on it, in absolutely perfect condition and always serviced on time if not ahead of schedule.

Different engine. Different problem.

You want:
Timing chain and tensioner discussion and issues

CAM chain tensioners failing..... TSI engines.

There's probably a few others

[vw4ever]

Hi everyone, so what's the latest news on the reliability of newer 118 TSI engines, I am referring to the 2012 CAVD builds or the CTHD replacement ? So far I think I've seen 3 or 4 cars with the newer upgraded engines replaced in this thread, two were from 2012 and one from 2013 (here, here and here). Still much better than the pre-2012 builds, but does anyone have more comprehensive info, is there still a recurring problem even with the newer versions, or is reliability greatly improved with just the occasional lemon to be expected ?