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2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (10%)
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Chart based on 70 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $1800 |
Front struts were worn out. Front brakes were worn, rotors warped. Front CA bushings worn out. Front struts were worn out. Front brakes were worn, rotors warped. Front CA bushings worn out. |
| 98300 mi US $500 |
Front driver and passenger side wheel bearings and hubs were growling loudly. Mechanic replaced both sets (with OEM parts) and problem went away. Also new tires installed. |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37200 mi C $300 |
Broken coil spring |
| 75120 mi | Replaced ball joint and bushings Replaced broken coil spring |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 113000 mi US $600 |
New lower control arms. |
| 90000 mi US $771 |
catastrophic ball joint failure |
| 126000 mi US $400 |
Sway bar links worn, |
| 144000 mi US $1000 |
Power steering pump failed, worn by after market skid plate rubbing on a coupling |
| 47000 mi US $350 |
Strut top bushing and bearings need to be replaced. Very loose steering and popping sound. Tire wear and odd braking also was symptom. Also changed Oil, oil filter, Haldex fluid and filter. |
| 150500 mi US $75 |
Driver's side outer tie rod end was worn out. I purchased the part and a local mechanic replaced it in about 20 minutes. |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 57000 mi US $125 |
Front wheel bearing failure. Resolved problem by replacing wheel bearing and wheel hub. |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125000 mi US $800 |
Control arms, struts, ball joints, inner & outer tie rods rear axle beam bushings. |
| 125000 mi US $400 |
Tires |
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