2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2010

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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%)

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 23 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 Steering wheel was misaligned from new. Dealer agreed to straighten steering wheel even though VW factory warranty excludes it. 
108500 mi

C $320
replaced one rear wheel bearing 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

39000 mi

US $150
Passenger side front stabilizer mount went bad and was replaced 
28600 mi Had to replace a steering control module, it was technically not under warranty but after a call to VW customer care to review the situation VW made a decision to cover the repair costs 
31000 mi Lower control arm bushings needed replacement. 
98580 mi

C $3500
Snapped rear coil. 
99280 mi

C $3200
Failed wheel bearing. 
115940 mi

C $100
Hub deterioration due to rust required work. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

138220 mi Rear passenger wheel bearing died 
166160 mi

C $1500
Driver side ball bearings needed replacement too. 
70700 mi

US $12
2 of 4 rear subframe bolts fell out due to an independent shop not torquing them properly when removing a row bar. Dealer replaced bolts 
77000 mi

US $170
left front wheel bearing became noisy and was replaced. VW paid 2/3 partial warranty, my share was $170 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

83700 mi

C $200
Rear drivers side had noisy bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

60760 mi

C $130
Sway bar replaced after starting to get nosy. Parts and labour was 130 CAD. All running smooth now. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

70000 mi

US $650
One of my rear springs had cracked, was making some noise, so I replaced both. 
74000 mi

US $1100
OE shock absorbers were wearing out, replaced with new Koni "orange" shocks designed as nothing more than OE replacements. 
25000 mi Front driver side bearing worn and noisy. Replaced under warranty, noise completely gone. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

35000 mi

US $275
Reported excessive suspension noise over bumps, railroad tracks, etc. Dealer could not replicate. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

121000 mi

US $600
Also replaced wheel bearings on front as they had become very noisy. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

97000 mi

US $750
Car was running loud on the highway, but fine at low speeds. Both front wheel bearings wore out and needed replacement. 700 covered by extra cost extended warranty. 50 out of pocket. 
102920 mi

C $800
Front control arm bushing and tie rod ends. There was a thunk when travelling over bumps. This repair also included standard mileage maintenance. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Suspension Problems

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