2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2005

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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%)

Chart based on 61 repairs.
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2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

170000 mi

US $1140
rear hatch lock cylinder corroded & frozen, could not open hatch. 

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2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

61000 mi

US $1100
Timing belt and water pump. 
65000 mi the drivers window fell off its clamp. It had to be reglued. 

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2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Other Problems

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