turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
28000 mi | Popping noise was heard during spirited turns. Dealer replaced the sub frame bolts. |
33500 mi | Popping sound was heard during spirited turns. Subframe bolts were tightened. The problem is temporarily resolved but VW needs to release a TSB to permanently resolve the issue. |
67000 mi | Rear wheel bearing |
86800 mi C $575 |
Grinding from front wheel bearings. Front wheel bearings replaced. |
119660 mi C $2000 |
Rust damage to springs, front struts. front/rear springs replaced, front struts replaced |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
45580 mi C $300 |
During routine service inspection, it was discovered that a suspension arm (rear) had been bent by a previous tow due to the tow operator using suspension rather than tow hook. |
71920 mi C $1285 |
Stripped bolt and bolt hole on hub. |
80600 mi C $390 |
Noisy wheel bearing. Left rear wheel bearing found worn and was replaced. |
84320 mi | Left front coil spring broke. Right front coil spring broke 3 weeks after left front coil spring did the same thing. Not repaired, car traded in. |
86180 mi C $400 |
Rear sway bars and shocks changed |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
33000 mi | Rear swaybar endlinks were "clunking" when driving over bumps. I opted to replace them, dealer wouldn't cover the parts since they weren't technically damaged. |
72000 mi US $1900 |
Power steering rack was making a click noise fwhen accelerating from a stop. The rack was bad. It was replaced. The car had not been wrecked, so I am not sure what caused this. |
5952 mi | Replaced front control arm bushings for creaking noise over suspension travel. Replaced front control arm bushings for creaking noise over suspension travel. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
30980 mi C $250 |
I had to change a beering |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
55500 mi US $50 |
Replace right rear bearing |
60000 mi | left rear wheel bearing |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
45260 mi C $400 |
Front wheel bearings |
56000 mi US $220 |
Leaking rear shock absorber. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
82000 mi US $680 |
Rear wheel bearing wore out and destroyed speed sensor, triggering ABS, tire pressure, ESP and airbag lights. |
90000 mi US $840 |
Left rear wheel bearing and tone wheel deteriorated and damaged ABS speed sensor, so both needed to be replaced. A nearly identical thing happened on the right rear 10 months before. |