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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
5000 mi
US $58
Rear door does not closed correctly even though the sensor shows is OK. Aligned, but not well enough.
7000 mi
Rear hatch was fixed. It was misaligned.
18320 mi
Rear hatch is misaligned. Under warranty, replaced caps for front headlights and rattle from the center console. Also tried to ajust the rear hatch but without success. Need to reschedule for this problem.
19000 mi
Hinges replaced.
21000 mi
They align the rear door again!
26000 mi
Rattle from under the dash could not be replicated. Recalled also repair successfully. Sunglass holder repair.
32000 mi
Rattles in dashboard Driver door was misaligned. Panel from roof came off by the rear hatch where the hinges are.
38000 mi
Driver side rear wheel well trim loose. Part to be replaced.
Warranty rust protection. Trunk replaced and repainted
29000 mi
'clacking' sound coming from firewall area. Unable to reproduce during test drive. Still happens from time to time. Dealer said it may be a valve of some such.
70000 mi
Seat belt tensioner rattles when going over bumps
11160 mi
Numerous rattles Paint peeling
11000 mi
Emergency brake handle rattled. Center dash diffuser vent rattled.
72600 mi
US $400
Headliner and interior side body panels sagged and had to be reattached or replaced. Didn't come out as well as I would like.
12000 mi
Tightened loose dashboard fixation screw which was causing rattle on passenger side.
3000 mi
Rear left door had rattle below storage bin. Dealer insulated and/or tightened door components.
45500 mi
Center vent in dash rattled. Replaced with new vent for successful repair.
Sold with miscellaneous interior squeaks/rattles which were not covered under warranty.
22940 mi
C $10
Intake snorkel access cover went missing. Replaced with new part.
34100 mi
Driver and passenger door were damaged last winter by ice accumulation that deformed the sheetmetal near the hinges. This was repaired this August under warranty as it was covered by a manufacturer issued TSB.
71920 mi
Rust and paint peeling on hatchback. Waiting on VW Canada analysis for warranty coverage.
74400 mi
Rust developed on hatch and driver side fender.
110980 mi
Rust repair covered by VW 12 year warranty. Replaced hood, front passenger door skin, right fender. New parts installed, painted.
124000 mi
C $512
Replaced rusted rear wiper arm retaining nut. Original nut was in unfinished metal and is exposed to the elements. Replacement VW part # now has a black paint finish. Replaced before nut seized to wiper motor & for cosmetic reasons. 1,60$
128960 mi
C $800
Replaced driver door skin because of rust. Covered 70% by VW Canada.
129580 mi
C $100
Driver door rubber seal was loose when opening door one morning. Noticed missing retaining clip on trim piece. Passenger side rubber seal broken. Noticed while investigating driver side problem reported earlier.
132680 mi
C $19
Replace L-R bumper side marker lights. Both had cracked reflectors. Mostly a cosmetic issue as both were still in working condition. Replaced plastic engine under-shield. Was cracked and drooping.
71500 mi
Headliner falling down..related to poor seal for roof-mounted antenna.
94800 mi
Headliner failed
51000 mi
US $500
headliner was hanging down. replaced with non-oem headliner material by specialist shop
The driver side emergency brake handle had a small amount of damage to it. It was replaced under the certified warranty before any further problems developed.
A rattle coming from the dash was noticeable at highway speeds. Dealer found rattle coming from the right defog vent - dealer insulated vent. Rattle gone.
114000 mi
Car is rusting on wheel wells and hood
41220 mi
C $185
Plastic button on rear side panel that holds up the tonneau cover snapped, required replacement of rear side panel. 125 for the part.
61620 mi
C $600
Some panels replaced or painted due to rust. Covered by VW warranty
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