2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2011

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

30980 mi

C $250
I had to change a beering 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

55500 mi

US $50
Replace right rear bearing 
60000 mi left rear wheel bearing 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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. 

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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Suspension Problems

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