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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 25 repairs.
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (38%)
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.
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 425200 mi | Replaced glow plugs. |
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 176000 mi US $387 |
The water pump broke and had to be replaced. |
| 155000 mi US $50 |
Anti-theft on the frizz. Alarm would go off even if the key was used. EXPENSIVE repair from dealer, so I bypassed the alarm, which cannot be done according to the dealer, but an internet search helped me solve the problem without spending $500 dollars. |
| 181000 mi US $100 |
Replaced heater core, the dash had to come competely out. |
| 127720 mi | Engine fails when vehicle comes to a stop. Noise in the tensioner pulley |
| 128640 mi $600 |
Engine lost significant amount of power to take on air condition and other elements of vehicle. |
| 130200 mi | Overhaul of engine |
| 136400 mi $1300 |
loss of power. |
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 141000 mi US $290 |
Radiator had rusted out and was replaced. |
| 144500 mi US $500 |
Oil leak dripping onto exhaust manifold, creating smoke |
| 196000 mi US $375 |
Middle and rear exhaust replaced. |
| 209200 mi US $140 |
Replaced rear muffler (under warranty) and exhaust extension. |
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 139000 mi US $95 |
Replaced ignition coils. They'd short out in wet weather and generate a check engine light. Took maybe 15 minutes to replace. Known problem on VR6 engines. |
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