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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 139 repairs.
2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 61100 mi £200 |
front spring cracked, replaced both front suspension springs |
| 361000 mi US $100 |
rear shocks |
| 377000 mi US $30 |
Lower Control Arm bushings replaced |
| 425800 mi US $50 |
Replaced worn outer tie rod ends |
| 442000 mi US $50 |
Left front wheel bearing needed replaced due to wear. |
2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80800 mi US $430 |
Front wheel bearing and hub required replacement |
2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $1000 |
Worn bushing had to be replaced |
2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi | loose nut on the lower rear shock mounting bolt. Not an original installation, the nut dated from a shock replacement two years ago. |
| 64000 mi US $650 |
worn ball joints and control arm bushings were replaced (upgraded to TT bushings) |
2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 79300 mi US $900 |
also replaced APR turbo down pipe gasket & right wheel hub bearing |
| 84900 mi US $500 |
worn tie rod. replaced Tie Rods and upgraded front stabilizer bar with Neuspeed heavy duty |
| 64340 mi C $250 |
Replaced a tie-rod end |
| 76260 mi C $230 |
Clunking sound in the front end due to worn out sway bar. Clunking sound in the front end due to worn out sway bar. |
| 84820 mi C $125 |
Wheel bearing droning. |
2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $240 |
Replace tie rod. |
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