2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2012

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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%)

Chart based on 371 repairs.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 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 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

22940 mi

€150
Door handles do not work properly when minus centigrade, you need to pull the handle twice to get the door open. 
39440 mi

€400
Door handles needed to be pulled twice 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

18000 mi Rear Hatch would not close 
27000 mi

US $100
Underbody shield came off and wire to oxygen sensor was exposed. 
82000 mi

US $40
Latch for rear tailgate broke- I replaced it. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

1000 mi One headrest in back seat could be removed but two others could not be removed. Had to make a second trip since they needed a couple hours to remove panel to fix problem. 
12000 mi Leaky rear windshield washer nozzle was replaced. 
68000 mi

US $300
Trunk latch servo failed and would not latch. All of the trunk latch needed to be replaced. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

39060 mi

C $800
Rear passenger tire flat - replaced all four tires 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

32000 mi

US $300
Gas filler door hinge cracked and broken left under car shield 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

4600 mi

US $100
Had the car in for an oil change and tire rotation and balance to try to see if the vibration would go away but it didn't. $100 was for oil change and tire rotation and balance which I thought the price was fair since it was the dealer 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

20000 mi Problem with seat back mechanism 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

1000 mi Rear window windshield wiper arm broke off the car while driving. Replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

23000 mi Rear hatch wiper fluid spray nozzle leaking. TSB on file. Dealer replaced via warranty. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Other Problems

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