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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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Chart based on 166 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 52700 mi | Front link kit |
| 34100 mi | Front end links. Fixed under warranty. |
| 62000 mi US $414 |
Alignment and repair a bent toe arm. Also found a bent suspension arm. All related to a set of coilovers that were removed because they were too stiff. Not a car fault. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 6800 mi | Rear sway-bar passenger's side end-link loose/damaged. Replaced under warranty. |
| 22800 mi | Metallic "clunk" sound heard from rear over bumps. Dealer inspected and found rear right shock had internal fault. Replaced under warranty. |
| 71000 mi US $600 |
Front wheel bearings got noisy quickly. Mechanic said one noisy other looked in early stages so I had him replace both. |
| 54000 mi US $400 |
Driver side control arm was bent and causing abnormal wear on tire. |
| 55700 mi US $540 |
rear end links worn out, making clunking noise |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1240 mi | Car brought to dealer with continuing handling issue - drifting & inconsistency on highway. Dealer could not reproduce - no fix |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 53320 mi C $400 |
Right rear wheel bearing was shot. Replaced it. |
| 86800 mi C $260 |
clunking in suspension was old sway bar needing replacement |
| 99820 mi C $300 |
End links replaced in front within two years of their having been replaced. They were clunking over bumps, etc. Parts covered with warranty. |
| 27980 mi | I heard "knocking" sounds coming from the front and rear suspension. The dealership diagnosed the problem as broken stabilizer links. The dealer replaced both front and rear links. Repair was covered by warranty. |
| 43800 mi C $100 |
While having my car in for scheduled service, the technician reported that my right-front stabilizer link was getting loose. The link was replaced under warranty. An alignment was also performed. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 38000 mi US $50 |
Clunking from suspension over slow bumps. Dealer found front strut mounts to be the source of sound and replaced them. Fixed source of sound. |
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