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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
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 219 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Dual mass flywheel failure, clutch & pressure plate replaced under warranty. Thanks to Carter VW and VW for stepping up. |
| 81000 mi | Car wouldn't shift into reverse, was blocked. Drove to mechanic a few days later and it mysteriously stopped. Works fine now. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 93000 mi US $1600 |
CV boots torn |
| 68900 mi US $950 |
CV Boot torn |
| 40300 mi | Transmission oil pan gasket did not seat properly when dealer serviced it @63k. oil leaked out in large quantities, brought to dealer, replaced oil pan and gasket on warranty. |
| 49000 mi | Required a new CV joint upon purchase inspection, so that was replaced before we took final delivery of it. |
| 63300 mi US $300 |
CV boot was torn, not sure if inner or outer. torn cv boot replaced |
| 89000 mi US $1270 |
dual mass flywheel needed replacement |
| 13000 mi | USG auto transmission mechatronics unit replaced after transmission went out of gear while driving. Lost faith in car and traded it in. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23500 mi | Rough Down shifting from 3 to 2; especially while braking. Replaced auto transmission valve cover. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $800 |
CV boot was leaking |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 48300 mi | DSG failed |
| 106000 mi | Driver's side CV boot damaged and leaking grease. |
| 118000 mi US $3600 |
Torn CV boot, passenger side front. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $600 |
CV boot torn |
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