2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2006

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 60 repairs.
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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

34100 mi

C $1050
Rear windshield washer sprayer hose clogged or nozzle clogged. Replace rear washer hose. 
53820 mi

C $10
Windshield wiper mechanism gradually seizing up. Water was found in the sleeve bearing mechanism. Instead of buying new wiper assembly, the old assembly was taken apart and cleaned then re-lubricated with lithium grease. 

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

88440 mi For the second time in two years I had to pull the rear panel and lubricate the rear lock mechanism. Of course many of the plastic tabs hare now broken and it rattles when reinstalled. 

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Other Problems

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