2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Problems and Repair Histories

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	3000	0	something in the clutch is moving. something is loose.
Apr	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	6180	0	Leaking seal on rear drive differential "bevel box". Replaced seal and did alignment.
Mar	2013	9300		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	11780	0	Steering wheel functions (radio computer, nav, horn) stopped working. A clockspring wire had broken.
Mar	2013	15500		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	2000	0	replaced warped right front wheel well liner
Mar	2013	11000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	6500	0	Front speaker had a bass rattle. It required replacement.
Mar	2013	7000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	2000	0	Sirius Satellite cutting in and out Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances
May	2012	3000	0	Rear windshield washer nozzle clogged. When used first time, line burst leaking into trunk Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances
Jun	2012	4000	0	Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances
Sep	2012	4000	0	Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances. Intermittent, but sometimes had to get within 2-3 feet. After five failed attempts, I asked that the car be replaced. VW did so with no hassle. VW took great care of me.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	6000	0	Got the error message "Keyless malfunction." Dealer replaced the "brain" that deals with the proximity key that allows keyless locking/unlocking and starting the car. Repair worked for a day.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	8500	0	Roof bracket around sun roof was rattling and needed to be replaced.
Apr	2013	12000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	0		First odometer entry
May	2013	20000	0	The dashboard developed a bubble and had to be replaced.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	11700	0	Returned for routine maintentance and I was informed of a programming update for climate control
Mar	2013	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012		0	Bluetooth module died. Dealer replaced under warranty
Mar	2013	9920		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	6000	0	Front Turn Signal would not turn off.
Mar	2013	16000	0	Water Pump failure caused a slow but constant loss of fluid. Water pump replaced under warranty. Common GTI problem.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	3000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	12000	0	Leaky rear windshield washer nozzle was replaced.
Mar	2013	16000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2012		0	Driver's side tail light wasn't sealed properly, condensation appearing in tail light housing. Severe rattle under low boost from the turbo. Clearly a wastegate rattle.
Mar	2013	5000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2013			First odometer entry
Mar	2013		0	Coolant warning illuminated. Checked Temperatures over OBDII (normal) and drove to dealer to top up coolant. Water pump found leaking. Replaced under warranty.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	14000	0	Front strut mounts making grinding noise. Replaced both front strut mounts. Loud buzzing noise from right passenger vent when over course roads. Dealer noticed noise and replaced vent. So far noise is absent.
Mar	2013	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	4000	0	Airbag light, switch replaced
Mar	2013	4000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	5700	0	iPod MFI cable was not working correctly
Mar	2013	17000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	4500	0	Front Passenger Seat-belt buckle rattles if the road is bumpy. Replaced under warranty.
Mar	2013	7000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	10000	0	Parking brake release button broke off months ago. Arranged repair during scheduled maintenance. Whole parking brake handle was replaced and is now working perfectly.
Mar	2013	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	21000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	22700	0	replaced faulty water pump
Dec	2012	26000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	10700	0	Wastegate rattle.
Mar	2013	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	1000		First odometer entry
May	2012	4000	0	The bluetooth module was faulty and needed to be replaced
Mar	2013	16000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	3000	0	Rear hatch wouldn't open Rear hatch broke again
Mar	2013	16000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2012		0	Car's trip computer did not have all functionality installed correctly at factory; dealer had to perform a software install/upgrade to fix issue
Oct	2012	11000	0	wiper/multi function stalk on right side of steering column fell apart while I was using it on a rainy day.
Mar	2013	20000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	1000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	1000	0	Poor Gas Mileage. City: 12-18 mpg. Hwy: 28-30. Combined: 23.9 mpg for the first 1100 miles. Was told that it would improve after break in period of up to 5000 miles but no guarantee that it would ever hit the EPA estimates of 24 mpg city 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.
Jul	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	3000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	3000	44	With 200 miles on the vehicle, the water pump began making a loud whistling noise. It was determined to be faulty. Two front wheel center caps fell off during normal driving. Upon inspection of center caps, it was found that the clips that hold it into the wheel had snapped. Dealer claimed that they were not covered because they were a trim item.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012		0	Radio would not tune certain FM stations without shutting down. Dealer ordered new radio.
Jul	2012		0	Replaced radio
Dec	2012	12000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	0		First odometer entry
May	2012	10000	0	Rattling noise when accelerating. Fixed when taken in for 10k service there was a TSB for a new waste-gate clip that was applied and stopped the noise.
Apr	2013	22000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	10000	0	Sunroof leak. Water ran down A pillar behind the dash, and onto the floor. Sunroof seat was repaired, car dried out
Apr	2013	16000	0	Sunroof leak

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	11000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	13000	0	After a rain, used the defogger. Soon after lost the radio. All other media played. Satellite, CD, Phone worked in that console. Then the radio started playing. But only the HD (AM and FM) stations. Then problem went away. Reported to dealer, no tests.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	19700	0	Bad fuel pressure valve on the fuel return line was causing hesitation and stumbling at steady cruising state around 35-50 mph.
Feb	2013	31000	0	Bad fuel pressure valve; same problem as previous (failed again).
Mar	2013	35000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	7000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	23300	0	Simple dash and panel rattles.
Dec	2012	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	5000	0	DSG equipped car stalled then ran rough after re-starting.
Jun	2012	9000	0	Check Engine Light during roadtrip. Brought to dealership after return home, no current problems found. Code was EGR related.
Mar	2013	21000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	2000	0	Transmission is surging at slow speeds (approx 20MPH)
Dec	2012	6000	0	Intermittent jerking/lurching action caused by the transmissions when driving at slow speeds. VW repaired by reflashing the computer with an update. The update has resolved the issue.
Apr	2013	8000	0	When outside temp was 60 deg F. or higher, the low coolant light would come on after driving vehicle for 30 minutes, shutting it down for 20 minutes, and starting it up again.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	1000	0	Driver's side front door squeaked. Dealer readjusted the mounting of the door and solved problem.
Mar	2013	14000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	3700	0	Left B-pillar creaked loudly whenever going over bumps or when torsion applied to frame. Solved by "Universal spray at some B-pillar points and lubed weather seals in contact with door and body." Common TDI low speed lurching problem. At low speeds when the engine is cold the car lurches between 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer said they could not reproduce. I was able to reproduce it the next morning. WIll have to leave it overnight w/ them
Apr	2013	6000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	2300	0	Sunglass compartment overhead kept popping open. Replaced under warranty
Mar	2013	14000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	2480	0	EVAP problem, engine light came on. Dealer replaced some component at the gas tank.
Dec	2012	4340		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012		0	Shifter cable became disconnected from transmission rendering car undriveable - stuck in Reverse.
Jan	2013	2000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	12060	0	the turn signal, and start up chimes changed tone, and the resulting fix is a new instrument cluster, which is on order, and to be installed. no big deal, VW was great about it.
Mar	2013	19840		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	18000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	18000	0	Cold engine start - EPC light would flash, check engine light would come on, power loss occasionally. After engine warmed up issue would dissipate. Would occasionally notice same problem after sharp turn. Replaced cam sensor and some related cracked pins.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	3000	0	EPC light on, reset computer
Jan	2012	5000	0	EPC light, many parts replaced. ECM, CCC connectors and housing. Light came back on eight days later.
Mar	2012	7000	0	EPC light. Final fix was the replacement on the steering column wire harness.
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	4000	0	Dealer fixed a rattle near the glovebox. Replaced vent assembly and added foam to side panel per a TSB.
Mar	2013	9000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	0		First odometer entry
May	2012		0	I took the car in for a slight vibration when the car reaches about 45 mph and above
Aug	2012	4000	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
Mar	2013	14000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	2000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	2700	0	Water leaking into left side passenger window.
Jun	2012	4000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	9000	0	Wind noise on both driver and passenger door. Driver door was also rattling, making a thudding noise when going over rough roads.
Dec	2012	14000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	2760	0	Glove Box Squeaks when opening,
Mar	2013	10540		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	1000	0	Rear window windshield wiper arm broke off the car while driving. Replaced under warranty.
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	12000	0	Power window switch on the driver's side had been malfunctioning since the car was delivered. Dealer installed a new switch cluster under warranty.
Mar	2013	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	3000	0	Software update / recall /golf tdi 6M. Found during the 2K mile dealer check to make sure the engine is breaking in OK. Not sure of exact recall details. Wasn't a problem, but now it's not quite as easy to stall. Bonus!
Jul	2012	7000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	7000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	21700	0	Low tone of horn stopped working. Chrome-look trim piece on air conditioning vent fell off
Mar	2013	23000		Most recent odometer entry.