2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2011

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

39000 mi

US $1150
Headliner Drooping, repaired 
39000 mi Water leaked into rear passenger tail light. Fixed this issue once and it has reoccurred. new tail light will be installed at Manufacturer's expense. 
36500 mi Sunroof wouldn't close all the way. 
31000 mi insulation pad under hood had come loose. It was replaced with one that fit better. (part had been ordered previously) 
18700 mi Rattle coming from front passenger door. Tech found connector loose and re-attached plastic retaining clip 
10000 mi reverberation Noise from Front Passenger door when stereo is on. Dealer added felt kit to stop noise. Noise, then shortly occurred again  
17000 mi Trim on passenger door was rattling when stereo was played. Corrected 
13000 mi Interior trunk trim loose as a result of July 1 repair of rear window washer. 
33200 mi Fixed headliner rattle 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

26000 mi

US $250
Undertray ripped off during snow storm. Replaced pieces out of warranty. 
22320 mi Sunroof had been making windnoise since new. Until now dealership refused to even look at the issue. Escalated to management, adjustment was made. Minor improvement was attained. Car still has the noisiest sunroof I have ever had. 
9000 mi driver's door was rattling. inside the door they found a loose or missing screw. 
32300 mi Replaced trim piece on driver rear door 
11200 mi Drivers door creaked when opening, hinge replaced under warranty. 
18000 mi Cracked bezel around light switch, to be repaired at next service 
24000 mi Headlight switch replacement from cracked bezel. 
3000 mi Replaced the sunglass holder which began to fall open. 
97960 mi

C $1500
Water leaked into the rear hatch (possibly from the spray nozzle) and rusted out cables. Half the lights in the rear hatch were dead until the wires were replaced. 
119660 mi

C $2000
two doors, rocker panel, front fenders replaced due to rust 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

25000 mi

US $20
The shield that protects the bottom of the engine fell off while driving at low speeds. Presumably, the tech failed to replace the 9 screws that hold it into place during the last visit to the dealer for maintenance and recall repair. 
25100 mi Hinge on centre armrest between the two front seats stuck in the upright position in very cold weather. I forced it down and something went snap. Dealer is treating it as a warranty repair, no cost, but he had to order parts so 2 trips. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

40000 mi Driver's side seat cover cloth fraying. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
20000 mi 1) driver seat cover was replaced 2) shift lever cover plate was replaced 
10000 mi The RT FT door was misaligned causing wind noise and visible. Noticed it about 3 days after delivery. Told dealer I would like it fixed at 1st service (10K) and it was--no problem now. I'd consider it minor, but, a warranty's a warranty. 
34300 mi Took it in for its 30K maintenance and reported high-pitched screech at ~60mph+. They heard it and couldn't isolate it; needed it for a day. They took 2 days to fix, but it seems good. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

25040 mi Sunroof would not work - needed to be reset. 
2000 mi Slight buzzing noise in dash bezel. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

20000 mi Passenger side door creaking at low speeds, i.e. taking off from light, driving over speed bumps. Replaced passenger side B pillar trim and clips. 
46000 mi

US $250
Doors misaligned 
10000 mi Creaking noise from rear of doors 
18000 mi Doors once again squeak. Needed relived. 
42000 mi Driver window switch is broken 
24500 mi Steering wheel leather peeling, probably damaged during dealer prep 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

5000 mi Replace metallic trim on shifter due to surface peeling 
14000 mi Rear pillar trim came loose and was replaced. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

26000 mi Something happened to the front passenger seat-back. It is damaged and needs to be replaced. 
8200 mi wind noise coming from right B-pillar small water leak coming from left A-pillar front passenger's safety belt buckle rattle 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

37000 mi

US $50
Front marker light on the driver's side started to come off the bumper. Body shop applied glue to the bracket that holds the light properly in place. 
58503 mi

US $270
Replaced windshield, cracked across top. Caused by rock hitting the top edge of the windshield on the drivers side. Crack immediately spread almost to the rear view mirror mount. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Body Problems

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