Sad but true. M, 01/08/2023. 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) 14 of 14 people found this review helpful. I’ll really like everything about the car’s So, as ever, any used car is a gamble. But the MK7 seems to be a fairly reliable choice if taken care of. very reliable. as reliable as anything else on the market save for Toyota maybe. mk6 was NOT reliable. the mk7 is very reliable. you dont really get random CELs. Volkswagen Golf GTI: A sporty option, the Golf GTI combines fun-to-drive characteristics with solid safety features. Honda Accord: Regularly topping safety charts, the Honda Accord has long delivered reliability and value too. That combination of secure protection and low-fuss ownership makes this car an ideal fit for first-time drivers. Check timing chain tension and pcv valve. I'd check your drive belt. At 80k miles the drive belt in my 2010 MK6 was pretty worn and needed to be replaced. Also check your coolant hose, mine popped off (also around 80k miles) and the coolant housing cracked so I had to get towed to the shop and get it all replaced. The 2012 Volkswagen Golf has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA. 2012 Small cars Reliability This Car 0. 100. 0 - 100. 2012 Volkswagen G NA. vs. Similar Cars 2012 Honda Fit Funny when you search for "GTI problems" you get back a bunch of results outlining GTI problems. Volkswagen for the last couple years has had some of the best reliability ratings of any brand. If you’re buying anything from 2016 on, you should have an extremely reliable car provided it’s properly maintained. Look at the fit. Its a smaller car but surprisingly big inside, the Scion/Toyota iM is good as well. Im not saying the golf is a bad car, just that if you aren't going for the Gti the reliability difference between the Japanese cars and it stops being a fair trade off. How Reliable Is the 2017 Volkswagen GTI? The 2017 Volkswagen GTI has a predicted reliability rating of three out of five from J.D. Power. That mark is average for the industry, but many other compact cars from this model year earn higher ratings. Read more about GTI reliability » 2017 Volkswagen GTI Recalls qe57q.