1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 1998

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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

366000 mi

US $35
Replaced CV joint boot. 

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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

172000 mi

US $167
CV shaft seal leaking. Parts ordered and replaced. Good to go 

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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

131440 mi Tranny was not working except the R and the 3th speed. 

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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

145000 mi

US $30
plastic shift linkage broke. New part was replaced at a cost of $30 and owner installed. 

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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Transmission Problems

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