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2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
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 61 repairs.
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (31%)
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.
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Engine not specified
| 85000 mi US $286 |
The wiring harness in the driver's door needed to be replaced. |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 151915 mi US $111 |
Replaced both tail light bulbs and fuse for L/R bulb Replaced both taillight bulbs and fuse for L/R bulb |
| 203700 mi US $800 |
Replaced starter Replaced motor for rear wiper |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 191580 mi C $400 |
Battery was weak, having trouble starting car in the cold if sitting for more than a few days, or if below -10 degrees. (Car is a diesel). Battery replaced |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $128 |
Corroded Cable from Battery to Starter |
| 101680 mi $250 |
Air conditioner did not work because radiator fan was damaged. Replaced fan and air conditioner now works. |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Heater motor |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109000 mi US $600 |
new compressor |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 40000 mi | Electrical issue - driver vanity light out. Fixed under warranty. |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi US $4 |
HVAC Controls lighting was absent since I bought the car. Simple $1 light bulb that you can remove with an air tube piece typically used in fish tanks :-) Dealer wanted $60 to do this. |
| 139500 mi US $23 |
Brake Light Switch module defective and rear lights would not turn off. |
| 167000 mi US $450 |
Compressor clutch went, but just went ahead and replaced the entire compressor since they now sell them fully assembled and it then becomes a bolt off bolt on operation. |
| 95000 mi US $620 |
Alternator over-charging. Replaced alternator. |
| 114000 mi US $90 |
Replaced Battery |
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