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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability Comparisons

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability:

You won't find Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI.

Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   19 Golf 2.5s, 6.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 7700 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Golf diesel 35 Golf diesels, 8.6 months of data per Golf diesel, average 8900 miles28
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Volkswagen GTI 82 GTIs, 7.8 months of data per GTI, average 7300 miles45
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   12 Golf 2.5s, 10.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 17600 miles

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2011 Volkswagen Golf diesel 30 Golf diesels, 10.1 months of data per Golf diesel, average 22400 miles32
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen GTI 63 GTIs, 10.0 months of data per GTI, average 19200 miles44
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2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   24 Golf 2.5s, 10.3 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 26200 miles

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2010 Volkswagen Golf diesel 79 Golf diesels, 10.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 38500 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen GTI 85 GTIs, 10.2 months of data per GTI, average 28800 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Volkswagen GTI 39 GTIs, 9.1 months of data per GTI, average 44200 miles

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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 39 Rabbits, 9.0 months of data per Rabbit, average 42000 miles

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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen GTI 45 GTIs, 8.9 months of data per GTI, average 48800 miles

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30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen R32   18 R32s, 9.1 months of data per R32, average 48500 miles

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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 47 Rabbit 2.5s, 8.6 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 52400 miles

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2007 Volkswagen GTI 41 GTIs, 8.7 months of data per GTI, average 74200 miles

Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.57
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 39 Rabbit 2.5s, 9.4 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 69100 miles

Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.46
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2005 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   11 Golf / GTIs, 9.4 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 88000 miles

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2005 Volkswagen Golf diesel   12 Golf diesels, 11.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 129700 miles

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2004 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   23 Golf / GTIs, 9.7 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 94300 miles

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2004 Volkswagen Golf diesel   11 Golf diesels, 7.8 months of data per Golf diesel, average 175600 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 39 Golf / GTIs, 7.2 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 113400 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.90
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2003 Volkswagen Golf diesel   24 Golf diesels, 10.5 months of data per Golf diesel, average 206200 miles

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   11 Golf / GTIs, 8.3 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 108300 miles

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2002 Volkswagen Golf diesel   14 Golf diesels, 9.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 189200 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 32 Golf / GTIs, 8.0 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 142600 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI. Score for the diesel especially seems too low to be accurate. Possible that owners are living with problems instead of fixing them.56
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Volkswagen Golf diesel   14 Golf diesels, 9.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 191100 miles

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 26 Golf / GTIs, 8.0 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 124400 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.80
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Volkswagen Golf diesel   16 Golf diesels, 8.8 months of data per Golf diesel, average 197500 miles

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2011 Audi A3   15 A3s, 9.9 months of data per A3, average 23800 miles

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2010 Audi A3   11 A3s, 8.8 months of data per A3, average 31500 miles

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2009 Audi A3   21 A3s, 9.6 months of data per A3, average 34900 miles

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2008 Audi A3 33 A3s, 9.0 months of data per A3, average 53800 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi A3 31 A3s, 10.4 months of data per A3, average 66800 miles

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2006 Audi A3 51 A3s, 10.0 months of data per A3, average 70100 miles

First model year.104
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2013 Ford Focus 39 Focuses, 2.1 months of data per Focus, average 3300 miles

New Focus better in its second year, at least so far.15
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford Focus 136 Focuses, 8.3 months of data per Focus, average 10800 miles

Redesigned for this model year. The SYNC system has required many software updates. The reported repair frequency would be much higher if we counted free software updates as repairs.37
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Focus 30 Focuses, 8.8 months of data per Focus, average 35700 miles41
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2009 Ford Focus   24 Focuses, 10.0 months of data per Focus, average 45700 miles

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2008 Ford Focus 27 Focuses, 10.7 months of data per Focus, average 58900 miles

Redesigned for this model year.25
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2007 Ford Focus 39 Focuses, 9.5 months of data per Focus, average 75500 miles

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2006 Ford Focus 27 Focuses, 8.0 months of data per Focus, average 90000 miles

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2005 Ford Focus 30 Focuses, 9.8 months of data per Focus, average 93000 miles45
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2004 Ford Focus   15 Focuses, 10.5 months of data per Focus, average 106500 miles

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2003 Ford Focus 34 Focuses, 7.6 months of data per Focus, average 103600 miles

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2002 Ford Focus 26 Focuses, 8.3 months of data per Focus, average 105000 miles

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2001 Ford Focus   17 Focuses, 9.1 months of data per Focus, average 126500 miles

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2000 Ford Focus   16 Focuses, 7.0 months of data per Focus, average 119600 miles

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2012 Honda Civic 68 Civics, 8.3 months of data per Civic, average 10600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.6
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2011 Honda Civic 26 Civics, 10.2 months of data per Civic, average 16900 miles9
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2010 Honda Civic 41 Civics, 9.3 months of data per Civic, average 25500 miles25
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2009 Honda Civic 64 Civics, 9.5 months of data per Civic, average 37400 miles22
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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid   12 Civic Hybrids, 6.3 months of data per Civic Hybrid, average 43100 miles

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2008 Honda Civic 85 Civics, 9.4 months of data per Civic, average 52800 miles24
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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid   13 Civic Hybrids, 8.4 months of data per Civic Hybrid, average 58100 miles

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2007 Honda Civic 80 Civics, 8.4 months of data per Civic, average 68300 miles

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2007 Honda Civic Hybrid   13 Civic Hybrids, 9.8 months of data per Civic Hybrid, average 76300 miles

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2006 Honda Civic 66 Civics, 9.5 months of data per Civic, average 80700 miles

Redesigned for this model year.35
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2005 Honda Civic 33 Civics, 9.0 months of data per Civic, average 92900 miles41
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2004 Honda Civic 37 Civics, 8.5 months of data per Civic, average 109800 miles23
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2003 Honda Civic 25 Civics, 9.2 months of data per Civic, average 116000 miles

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2002 Honda Civic 45 Civics, 8.5 months of data per Civic, average 130400 miles47
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2001 Honda Civic 31 Civics, 8.3 months of data per Civic, average 144700 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Might partly explain why the reported repair frequency is so much higher than for other model years. Tramission might be a common problem area.98
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2000 Honda Civic 34 Civics, 8.1 months of data per Civic, average 118900 miles

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1999 Honda Civic 26 Civics, 9.3 months of data per Civic, average 142800 miles

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1998 Honda Civic   16 Civics, 8.4 months of data per Civic, average 148400 miles

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1997 Honda Civic   12 Civics, 5.3 months of data per Civic, average 169000 miles

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 63 Mazda3s, 6.8 months of data per Mazda3, average 7100 miles8
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2012 Mazda MazdaSpeed3   15 MazdaSpeed3s, 7.1 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 7000 miles

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 39 Mazda3s, 9.7 months of data per Mazda3, average 14700 miles19
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2011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3   11 MazdaSpeed3s, 9.0 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 16800 miles

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2010 Mazda Mazda3 120 Mazda3s, 9.6 months of data per Mazda3, average 34300 miles

Redesigned for this model year.15
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2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 27 MazdaSpeed3s, 9.7 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 32000 miles

Redesigned for this model year.9
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2009 Mazda Mazda3 53 Mazda3s, 9.1 months of data per Mazda3, average 46500 miles

Mostly 2008.5s.27
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2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 27 MazdaSpeed3s, 9.6 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 42100 miles

Mostly 2008.5s.47
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 58 Mazda3s, 9.6 months of data per Mazda3, average 54800 miles

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2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 25 MazdaSpeed3s, 8.5 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 57100 miles

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 76 Mazda3s, 9.6 months of data per Mazda3, average 67200 miles

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2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3   21 MazdaSpeed3s, 9.6 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 55800 miles

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 51 Mazda3s, 9.6 months of data per Mazda3, average 78500 miles76
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2005 Mazda Mazda3 37 Mazda3s, 10.2 months of data per Mazda3, average 81400 miles

Prone to rust where the roads are salted.54
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2004 Mazda Mazda3 37 Mazda3s, 9.2 months of data per Mazda3, average 108800 miles

Prone to rust where the roads are salted.49
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2012 MINI Cooper 25 Coopers, 9.4 months of data per Cooper, average 6600 miles15
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2011 MINI Cooper 34 Coopers, 9.7 months of data per Cooper, average 15300 miles

Common problem with thermostat / temperature sensor.47
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2010 MINI Cooper 36 Coopers, 8.3 months of data per Cooper, average 28700 miles

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2009 MINI Cooper 50 Coopers, 9.6 months of data per Cooper, average 34500 miles

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2008 MINI Cooper Hatchback and Clubman 30 Cooper Hatchback and Clubmans, 8.4 months of data per Cooper Hatchback and Clubman, average 40000 miles

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2007 MINI Cooper Hatchback and Clubman 25 Cooper Hatchback and Clubmans, 8.0 months of data per Cooper Hatchback and Clubman, average 65400 miles

Hatchback redesigned for this model year.48
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2006 MINI Cooper 32 Coopers, 9.1 months of data per Cooper, average 65000 miles62
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2005 MINI Cooper 33 Coopers, 7.7 months of data per Cooper, average 71200 miles94
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2003 MINI Cooper   13 Coopers, 9.2 months of data per Cooper, average 79800 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

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What Our Members Are Saying about Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 The car is not old, but so far, so good. Oil changes are required only every 10K miles at first, and the first three are taken care of - not a high-price incentive, certainly, but a nice touch. I haven't had a single cause for alarm so far, and the car operates as it did on the day I bought it. VW has an iffy reputation in the US right now, but it's also said that quality control is best in Wolfsburg, where this car is assembled, and for what its worth, Consumer Reports ranked the MK6 Golf well above average for projected reliability.
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 No problems so far, the car feels durable and does not creak or make funny noises
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Rated by Edmunds as a "least cost" vehicle, coming in at a rate below the comparable vehicle costs of operation and ownership
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 very safe car, rated well in crash ratings, better warrenty than most,
2006 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 We had a very high recommendation from a close friend regarding Golf and we are finding it to be exactly as stated. Solid and reliable, plus easy to drive. We are aware of expensive parts and service but we have not had any repairs to date other than tire
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 The diesel engine is built to last.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 Engine has 150K+ miles, and I should be able to get another 150K
2003 4dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 Has been reliable for us. Has never left us stranded. No wierd unpredictable breakdowns, just regular maintenance. Diesel motor is durable if maintained properly.
2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 VW'S "enjoy" a certain reputation. Rest assured they are not all like that. Ours has been regularly maintained, and has really only had a small number of unexpected problems: front bearings and clutch went earlier than usual. 150k km, no oth
2002 4dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 Engine and drivetrain reliable when maintained - rest of the car, not so much! TDI engine should be fine for at least 200K
2002 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I own the car 8 years 1 months. Beside regular maintenance items I so far had to change: Oxygen sensor, battery and 3 bulbs
Reliability and Durability of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 There is a major potential problem with the Golf TDI in the form of the high pressure fuel pump. The concern is that the Bosch unit does not like American low sulfur diesel fuel because of its relatively lower lubricity compared to Euro diesel fuels available where the car was designed. When the pump fails, it can send metal shavings throughout the fuel system, and require major replacements to the tune of $8-10,000. This is a sword of Damocles hanging over the head of any TDI owner. Three or more design revisions have been implemented, but the problem still shows up. Are you willing to take a chance they finally got it right in your car?
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 My GTI had a water pump failure inside of 20k miles. Other than that, all was good.
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Do not trust VW to be well built or have dealers that will honor the warranty.
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 VW needs to address reliability concerns with bulletprood reliability and a good service network.
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 OK, everything comes with a price, right? Rattles, bad tranny, warpped timing belt cover, cracked tail light lens. Did I mention the rattles? Know what? I STILL like it. Thank God for warranties.
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 I have had to return to the dealership three times for "Airbag Fault" warnings.
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Averaging 2 to 3 shop visits per year. Concerns about how much it will cost to own this vehicle over the long haul.
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 In a year of ownership I have had far more dealership experiences than I care to remember. Lots of check engine lights, parts acting funny, and several parts that have questionable long-term durability.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Lots of repairs so far, minor and major ones.
2005 2dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 total miles driven in my car: 45,000. but i have yet to have any major repairs. it is the brand (VW) reliability that the press talk about that i fear.
2003 4dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 This car could cost you a lot in repairs and maintenance if you do not do some research and get to know it a little more indepth than another car. Have a reputable VW or more importantly TDI expert work on your car.
2002 4dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 Front wheel bearings failed at 55K, $800 Passenger door lock does not unlock electrically Hood latch corroded shut, $300

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