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Chart based on 98 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
30000 mi
Oil change and a airbag light came on for a bad sensor on the driver's seat.
31000 mi
US $14
Replaced seat belt harness under warranty. Airbag light was on so I took it in during my 30,000 service.
8000 mi
AC compressor failure - covered under warranty
41000 mi
Cruise control stalk failure - covered under warranty
58000 mi
US $43
AC would not adequately cool the vehicle after temps reached the mid-90s. VW shop checked all HVAC components, found no issue. AC seems to function normally now.
38000 mi
Headlight bulb replaced.
143000 mi
US $413
High pressure switch went bad and started leaking.
part of the A/C system was leaking. Needed replacement and recharge
75000 mi
Air bag light lit up. Shop read the code and said problem was triggered by a seat belt switch. Reset the AB light and so far it hasnt re-lit.
12400 mi
A/c broke, fixed with new compressor. Timing belt needed to be replaced after it "slipped off".
37200 mi
cruise control switch needed replacement
99200 mi
C $300
Window Regulator Replacement
44000 mi
HID bulb turned pink (apparently an indication that they are about to fail) and was replaced by the dealer.
59000 mi
Paddle shifter malfunctioned, part ordered. Paddle shifter replaced
66500 mi
HID Headlight burnt out. Not user replaceable - or at least not conveniently.
1000 mi
Check airbag light. TSB performed on passenger wiring harness under warranty.
10000 mi
2 TSB's performed. One to reflash the radio to remove "bass spikes". Another to replace the driver door control/window motor to correct security led remaining on.
53000 mi
US $2100
2 of 4 ignition coils failed. Dealer suggesting replacing all 4 as a precaution.
25000 mi
The cruise control switch failed to activate. It was determined that there was an electrical problem with the switch. New cruise control switch was installed for successful repair.
45500 mi
Electric lumbar support for drivers seat had malfunctioned and would not move up or down and caused clicking noises. New lumbar support was installed for successful repair.
1200 mi
Stereo Bass level and volume would suddenly increase when decelerating. The speed sensitive volume was acting in the opposite direction. Fixed via software flash under warranty.
70000 mi
US $75
Audio system stuck on CD mode.
111000 mi
US $90
Power lumbar support keeps blowing fuse. Probably needs new switch. A/C takes about 5 minutes to start blowing cold. Dealer said it's normal on a hot day. Possibly a switch getting stuck. Could try a $350 repair if it keeps doing it.
113000 mi
Lumbar motor keeps blowing fuse. Switch replaced. Problem still there. Motor needs replacing. Too expensive.
25000 mi
Replaced door microswitch.
51000 mi
The AC died. I took the car to the dealership on a Thursday and the service advisor would not get me into a loaner organization rental car because the car could not be verified to be broken. I made an appointment for Friday, dropped it off, and it was repaired on Monday. The dealership got me an Enterprise rental. One of the pressure switches was bad, but I can't remember if it was the high pressure or low pressure switch.
Cabin recirculation motor was broken. Replaced it.
60120 mi
Airbag warning light was on. Passenger airbag replaced under warranty.
71300 mi
Passenger seat side airbag faulty. Replaced under dealer repair warranty. 2nd time repair for same airbag.
44020 mi
AC not blowing cold air Radio cracking sound when wet
Smyrna replaced
61380 mi
Lack of cold air from the ac.
78740 mi
C $750
Changed the battery and it was the alternator.
But the battery was due.
94860 mi
C $300
Air con not working
191000 mi
US $40
Refrigerant Control Valve was sticking, added AC oil. Now it cools as soon as the engine reaches operating temperature.
98000 mi
Headlight bulb burned out. Replaced.
Other headlight burned out 2 weeks later. Replaced.
192500 mi
Air bag light was on. Checked error code and saw service bulletin was issued for bad wiring connector under seat. Removed connector and soldered wires together. Fixed
257000 mi
US $75
Cabin fan speed controller malfunctioned. Only high speed and off worked. Replaced speed controller and blower assembly. Typically resistance from blower motor bearings cause the speed controller to overheat and burn out so both replaced.
Compressor was shot. Sunroof motor broke and got stuck in an open position. If closed, would open while the car was off and standing by. Had to get the motor replaced as rain was coming.
48000 mi
Warning chime for having lights on no longer worked.
49000 mi
Door locking mechanism was not working correctly.
13000 mi
Airbag fault sensor connector went bad. Replaced part, took about 2 hours. Covered by warranty.
22000 mi
A/C compressor stopped working.
49200 mi
The A/C stopped working. Shop replaced a faulty switch.
68200 mi
US $150
Blown headlight (HID) bulb.
83000 mi
US $100
AC was working but not as cold as it used to be especially at idle and in stop and go traffic. AC system was evacuated and recharged with a dye added to find any possible small leaks.
58000 mi
Airbag light on seat belt sensor non-functional. Apparently not covered vwoa after much coercion paid for just the part and I have to pay labor.
67000 mi
Seatbelt sensor for airbag failed, new seatbelt fastener required. I called VOA to complain they sent me a new fastener and I installed it myself. Replaced seatbelt, noticed airbag light still came back on.. Dealer had open recall for under seat sensor dealer fixed sensor and reset light.
108000 mi
Voltage reading is off
118000 mi
Airbag light on, under seat sensor causing issues
97500 mi
US $385
Coilpack failed car was towed to shop changed all plugs and all coilpacks at my request
140000 mi
Air bag sensor failed again Finally replaced all wiring and related fuses to airbag sensor, now working
20200 mi
A/C Compressor failure, replaced compressor and parts of A/C system per TSB. Warranty repair.
43000 mi
US $200
leaking valve on compressor. Compressor replaced. covered by extended warranty windshield wiper switch failed. Intermittent fault was hard to find. replaced switch assy.
57000 mi
US $800
loss of coolant. compressor replaced 2 years ago.
12400 mi
Compass in instrument cluster multi-function display was no longer being displayed and no longer appeared in the settings menu. Fixed by disconnecting battery for 15 minutes to force ECM and compass module reset.
39680 mi
Electric door lock mechanism sensor failed on driver's side door. The car could no longer determine if door was locked or not, so the "door locked" light on driver's door was lit at all times when car was running, even if door wasn't locked.
58900 mi
C $10
Roof-mounted whip antenna broke off at base. Caused by water infiltration in antenna that caused it to corrode internally.
75500 mi
C $200
Air recycle flap motor failed, blocking the flap in the recycle position, causing excessive window fogging when driving. Since HVAC was disassembled, also changed blower motor as a preventative measure because it was getting noisy.
114700 mi
C $150
Rear headlight leveling sensor actuator arm corroded through and broke. Replaced with new headlight leveling sensor assembly.
130080 mi
C $300
Replaced rear wiring looms (2X) to fix non-functional rear wiper. Some wires in original looms had frayed and broken
14000 mi
Also brake lights did not work, reverse lights came on when brake pedal was depressed. Ordered and replaced brake light switch, also under warranty.
Power lumbar in the driver seat stopped functioning. Servos and motors replaced under warranty. Navigation system locked up. Dealer flashed to latest firmware, which fixed the problem.
23000 mi
First airbag malfunction light. Determined to be a faulty igniter.
30000 mi
Second airbag malfunction light. Another faulty igniter replaced.
51000 mi
Third airbag malfunction light. Airbag harness under driver seat repaired under recall. All four ignition coils also replaced during the same visit (another recall).
54000 mi
Fourth airbag malfunction light. Entire harness replaced under recall.
12300 mi
Air Conditioner compressor seized. New compressor, evaporator, & expansion chamber ordered and installed under warranty.
13354 mi
Sirius module failed, center arm rest would not lock into place, Navigation screen on MFD failed. New Sirius module, arm rest, & gauge cluster ordered and installed under warranty.
93000 mi
US $150
Leak was discovered at upper refrigerant valve pin. Replaced, vacuum drained system, & recharged system.
98000 mi
US $900
Wires leading to drivers side low/dipped beam had cracking insulation that was falling off, exposing bare wires. Entire headlight housing needed to be replaced.
55000 mi
US $400
fan control module
57000 mi
Airbag Warning Light and Recall for ignition coils
48000 mi
Replace flapper valves (2) inside dash, these are valves controlling air flow for heat and A/C and they were making a slapping noise. Order parts. Flapper valves replaced, successful.
54000 mi
US $1900
A/C STOPPED AROUND 51,000 MILES,CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR,DEALER CALLED AND SAID THAT THE AC WAS BLOWING COOL AIR,NOT COLD.THEN SAID THAT THEY CHECKED COMPRESSURE OIL AND FOUND METAL PARTICALS SO THE TOTAL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED.
51120 mi
C $500
Battery drained when car is off. Electrical was diagnosed, turned out to a bad rear wiper harness. Wires shorted, caused system to remain "alive" when car is off, thus draining battery. Rear wiper didn't work either. Harness replaced.
30000 mi
Short in electrical system of passenger side mirror turn signal. Dealer replaced mirror signal electronics unit.
50000 mi
US $200
One of the HID headlamps burned out. Purchased new headlamp and attempted to replace myself unsuccessfully. Took to dealer to reinsert bulbs.
12000 mi
Problem with radio.
43000 mi
airbag fault / problem in passenger seatbelt
50000 mi
US $100
compressor blew apart. replaced all parts of the A/C
13000 mi
A/C was totally dead. Replaced compressor, condenser, and two valves
20000 mi
Passenger seat belt retractor failed and left the belt inoperable, hanging slack. Replaced under warranty. Required two visits, the second lasting several hours.
43000 mi
High beams non-functional due to shutter motor failing. Required ordering of new motor and controller, which have been on order for two weeks now.
Rattle coming from HVAC unit at center of the dash. Fixed. Water in the spare tire well, replaced drain plug. Rear windshield wiper spray director fell off, replaced.
32860 mi
airbag warning light appeared: replaced wiring to passenger side airbag (repair covered under VW CPO warranty)
37060 mi
Fan only works on High, Resistor replaced - covered under VW CPO warranty
replacement of radio antenna (screw-in mast) - due to rubber failure the mast broke off. Replaced by owner, part purchased at dealer.
68200 mi
Airbag sensor light on (not checked)
83080 mi
C $130
Old battery failed. Replaced with new
40000 mi
Defective door lock actuator.
76200 mi
Defective power door lock actuator caused (1) fuel pump not to prime upon opening driver's door and (2) windows to not open/close when inserting key in driver's door.
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