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Chart based on 21 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
10000 mi
Installed check valve in rear window washer system to prevent hot weather from causing washer fluid to leak onto rear window / hatch / bumper. Adjusted "striker" on driver's side read door, as door did not close in an acceptable manner prior to adjustment.
29340 mi
C $290
Rear left door latch mechanism failed (door wouldn't lock)
28000 mi
Radiator developed small pinhole leak, radiator replaced under warranty
29000 mi
Water leaked into rear passenger tail light.
2000 mi
Rear window washer nozzle dribbles water onto rear window under hard acceleration.
Will report once part arrives. This is a washer-fluid leak from the rear (the 3rd brake light needs to be replaced). Dealer tech verified and ordered. I gather it is a common problem for the car.
16000 mi
They changed out the unit, but the new one leaks, too. Said they'd 'find a fix' for it.
19000 mi
Rear wiper/washer leaked; they replaced unit, still had problem. On visit where they fixed the DSG issue, they fixed this as well.
34300 mi
Rt Ft door not closing flush. Was repaired before (2011) under warranty. Dealer insist it was caused by my hitting a road hazard, but the door was coming loose before then. NOT FIXED
7440 mi
Had a very strong draft under steering column, at highway speeds and with recirculation going this was extremely cold. A firewall port was not installed during assembly.
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