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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 203 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (43%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 49600 mi | Clutch switch, covered under warranty. |
| 212000 mi US $1102 |
clutch and flywheel replacement, parts and labor |
| 377000 mi US $2125 |
Differential failed and blew hole in side of transmission. Installed rebuilt transmission and clutch disk. At same time, replaced front axles.0 |
| 422000 mi US $74 |
right-side axle replaced under warranty |
| 641000 mi US $1167 |
Also replaced an axle under warranty. |
| 160000 mi US $1600 |
Excessive wear on main bearing(s). Usable but with manageable shifting difficulties and occasional disengagement under high load. This transmission was previously attached to an engine that self destructed at 93253 miles (runaway). |
2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 252000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced transmission. Replace transmission |
2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $300 |
Bad wheel bearing in the rear drivers side. |
| 110000 mi US $1800 |
Shift fork in transmission broke. |
2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 158100 mi C $750 |
No reverse gear only when car warned up. Bought solenoid valves online got local mechanic to change it out. Transmission Fluid was changed as well. |
| 135000 mi US $360 |
Replaced all 9 shift solenoids inside transmission, and replaced transmission fluid. |
2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 96000 mi US $470 |
Front CV joint replaced |
| 110000 mi US $560 |
Required a new clutch slave and flywheel. |
2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi | Speed sensor failed. Speedometer needle would fluctuate between 50-70mph at speeds above 60mph. Did not repair; involved too much labor. |
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