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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 371 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 38000 mi | Fault in right rear ABS sensor circuit; electrical issue: one wire inside harness had open circuit. Replaced ABS harness. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 24000 mi | Pads were worn out abd rotors were scored. Surprisingly the fronts were less worn than the rears. |
| 85000 mi US $630 |
Rear Rotors were quite rusty |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 10000 mi | Parking brake release button broke off months ago. Arranged repair during scheduled maintenance. Whole parking brake handle was replaced and is now working perfectly. |
| 38 mi US $600 |
Rear passenger caliper frozen resulting in complete wear of pad, scoring of rotor. Pads and rotors replaced both rear wheels. Caliper not replaced. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 75000 mi US $350 |
Replaced front pads and rotors. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 15000 mi | Pedal movement before brakes "grab" is too much. Wanted them to bleed brake fluid or do something that would make the brake pedal more precise. Dealer said they bled brakes a bit but it all looked good and pedal movement was normal. |
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