2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2013

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

28000 mi

US $200
sunroof drains clogged causing water to leak into interior. The clog was too far down the drain line for me to fix. Mechanic was able to remedy 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

22800 mi Passenger seat creaks. Dealer inspected and found no obvious fault, but suggested lubing internal seat components requiring disassembly, not covered by warranty. Declined and will do it myself on a weekend. 
6800 mi Sunroof shade rattled when open (pushed to rear) foam added to cease noise (warrantied). 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

29300 mi Plastic chrome finish peeling off of gear selector knob lever creating an uncomfortably rough edge. 
72000 mi

US $250
Upholstery on sunroof cover came off. Was replaced with plaid fabric matching the seats. Also replaced fabric upholstery in doors with plaid fabric. 
20700 mi Door rain drainage tube not connected causing water to come into front and back floors. Did not realize until many months of water seepage, needed new carpeting. 
29140 mi Trim was not seated properly from previous repair 
33000 mi Headliner began to sag and fall down. Dealer replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

4000 mi recurring persistent vibration / rattle from headliner area vicinity of overhead light console. 
11700 mi Plastic piece that allows you to aim the rear air vent broke 
40000 mi

US $700
Standard 50K Service; plus Dash rattle in instrument cluster 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

9920 mi Headlight is fogging up. 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

2000 mi storage compartment cover defective, replaced under warranty 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Body Problems

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