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2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
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 462 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60000 mi US $283 |
He backer plate of the right rear brake rusted through and rubbed agains the brake rotor. Needed to be replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $600 |
Backing plate rusted through - rubbed against rotor - left rear side |
| 76300 mi C $700 |
Corrosion, worn brake parts including calipers. |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 79980 mi €100 |
Replacement [brakes] |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 83080 mi C $400 |
failed abs sensor on rear wheel |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22940 mi | Engine Speed Sensor Replaced |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 107880 mi C $730 |
One of the rear caliper was seizing and my disk disintegrated prematurely. Had to change one caliper and both rear brakes. Parking brake broke loose when yanking on it a few months back. |
| 117800 mi C $560 |
ABS sensor replaced on passenger rear wheel. But sensor touching Wheel bearing... so bearing will need to be replaced soon. |
| 156860 mi | ABS sensor had to be replaced Front Brake caliper replaced |
| 33000 mi US $400 |
Frozen caliper, caliper replaced |
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