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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 593 repairs.
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 8000 mi | 3 windows out of 4 needed to be replaced. Front driver window was making noise. Front passenger window would not move up/down properly. Back passenger window totally broke and fell off track. |
| 90000 mi US $400 |
Rear wheel bearing replaced |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 92000 mi US $50 |
Door panel partially removed for full window control switch access. Drivers side clips had broken and needed replacement |
| 84200 mi C $400 |
Rear washer fluid dispenser stopped working. +Replaced burnt-out front accent light bulb. |
| 60000 mi US $65 |
Hood strut/piston failed, making it difficult to close hold completely. Purchased new strut/piston from dealer and easily installed it myself. Lubricated hood hinges with WD 40. Repair was successful. |
| 19000 mi | Driver side window switches for front windows were loose. Replaced at dealership under original warranty. |
| 6820 mi | Took the car in to have the rear washer nozzle fixed. They had the parts as I had already called in. Took less than an hour |
| 29120 mi | Window would not roll up or down with the switch. Something inside snapped |
| 30000 mi US $200 |
Hose for rear window spray nozzle was leaking. |
| 5000 mi | Rear washer nozzle leaks when the fluid shifts toward the back of the car...when accelerating. Parts ordered, will replace when they arrive. |
| 104160 mi C $450 |
The piping for the rear window washer broke. |
| 39000 mi | Rear hatch washing system leak |
| 6500 mi | TMPS light indicated tire pressure issue; indicator reset through supposed recall software update |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 7500 mi | Rear washer dribbled after use. A new valve was inserted. I told the dealer that rear washer nozzle dribbles after use. I was told this is normal. A call to VW of NA confirmed that this is not normal. The car is going back to the dealer to be fixed. |
| 90000 mi | Hose for the rear washer was brittle and cracked. Needed to be replaced. |
| 17600 mi | Software update |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17760 mi | While repairing power door lock, dealer broke driver side exterior door latch. |
| 4000 mi | rear windshield wiper makes scraping noise - arm replaced and still making scraping sound |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 61000 mi | dealer broke my windshield. replaced. |
| 1000 mi | Hood release latch issue, didn't let hood fully unlatch. Involved replacing part of the cable. |
| 22000 mi | Immediately upon picking up the car in June, I noticed the noise was the same and the doors had started clicking. I made another appointment, and they replaced the door hinges. |
| 19000 mi | Rear window washer leaked wiper fluid through rear tail lights when rear hatch was opened. Parts were ordered to replace defective washer unit. Will be repaired. |
| 19700 mi | Rear washer assembly was replaced, along with rear spoiler and rear hatch interior panel. All covered under warranty. |
| 5580 mi | Rear window washer nozzle leaking. Check valve installed in washer line. |
| 22000 mi | Rear window washer line cracked. |
| 49800 mi US $162 |
Rear window washer line broke. |
| 1000 mi | I had a problem with my windshield wiper fluid leaking. After fighting with the dealer about a TSB my GTI was finally fixed a week later. The problem was with the dealer, it was a simple and easy fix on my car |
| 12000 mi | rear washer dribbles/leaks fluid under hard acceleration onto back windshield. VW has TSB issued, dealership ordered new kit and repaired. Still leaks a little 4 weeks later. Not worth going back to dealer over. |
| 1490 mi | i've noticed since owning the car, day 1. the rear windshield washer nozzle leaks on occasion of hard acceleration. Although it's not serious, i'm planning on notifying my VW dealer on my first free maintenance appointment. |
| 12000 mi | Rear windshield washer drip. Fixed under warranty. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Leaking Rear Window Washer. |
| 9000 mi | Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 10500 mi | Rear window washer dribble. (TSB) |
| 13000 mi | Installed parts for window washer TSB |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi US $90 |
Tire valve broke off while filling with air. Replaced valve. |
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