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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 4295 repairs.
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 220 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 27000 mi | Transmission input shaft seal was leaking, seal had to be replaced |
| 37000 mi | VAQ differential developed a leak and had to be repaired or replaced. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 40920 mi | Coupling between driveshaft and rear 4MOTION differential started to vibrate seriously around 90-100 km/h. Dealer investigated, coupling found to be in the process of disintegrating. Coupling replaced under warranty. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 39053 mi US $1059 |
transmission oil leaking |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 5767 mi | Manual Transmission Clutch occasionally slips under full throttle acceleration at highway speeds. Inconsistent, difficult to reliably reproduce. Under application of throttle, revs will rapidly rise without accompanying increase in vehicle speed, revs will then settle back to a normal rate of increase in keeping with the car's acceleration. Vehicle is unmodified. Tech test drove vehicle with me, unable to replicate. Advised to return when problem becomes more pronounced. |
| 53000 mi | air pressure sensor |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Clutch squeaks when engaged |
| 18000 mi | Manual transmission catches when going into gear (2nd, 3rd and 4th gear) Also experiencing drive line slop (slack or play) when on and off throttle. Especially at highway speeds when lightly getting on an off throttle. This was during the same visit, but as with the other problem, the service tech could not duplicate the problem. |
| 5000 mi | Clutch pedal assembly was replaced due to a squeaking sound. Functioned normally but after filling out an online survey from VW noting the noise, I was contacted by an engineer who met me at a nearby dealer along with a rep from the vendor who made the assembly and they determined that a new assembly should be installed. |
| 17689 mi | Slipping clutch. Release bearing was sporadically applying pressure to the pressure plate and causing the clutch plate to slip. Clutch disc became glazed. New clutch kit and release bearing installed. |
| 57000 mi | During two different open track events, EPC warning light came on, and limited the boost and the revs to 4000rpm |
| 60000 mi US $3100 |
Third clutch on the car. replaced DM flywheel, throw out bearing, pressure plate and rear main seal (preventative) |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 670 mi | Clutch pedal squeaked when depressed. Dealer eliminated possible causes, first by replacing the return spring followed by the over center spring. Finally dealer replaced clutch pedal assembly. All parts replaced under warranty. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24000 mi | Reset connection between gear select and transmission to clear a dash indicator. |
| 8000 mi | Car occassionally downshifts too early, resulting in a loud clunk. |
| 17000 mi | Transmission box caused the sensor to read that there was a transmission problem, that was a false read |
| 15000 mi | Switch in tranny was giving error message. Tranny was pulled and switch replaced under warranty. It would have run $900 |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86800 mi C $60 |
Manual Transmission Clutch actuation. It would occasionally fail to release when the pedal was fully pressed. In one instance the pedal failed to return from the floor, requiring manual return. Dealer inspected hydraulic system and clutch and found no issues. Brake fluid was replaced and all brakes and clutch slave cylinder bled. This system was covered by VW extended warranty. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 300hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 42898 mi C $3500 |
Loud knocking/banging noise from rear of car under hard acceleration. Diagnosed by dealer as Haldex AWD unit failure. Complete Haldex Coupling assembly (incl. Haldex Control Module) replaced. 4 months out of 5-year warranty but a known issue, VW eventually agreed to pay half of the parts cost. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 18000 mi | Oil leak in rear differential. The differential had to be replaced under warranty. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 1200 mi | DSG transmission failure. Dealer had whole new DSG transmission shipped from Germany and installed. |
| 30274 mi | Haldex AWD unit stopped functioning. The condition existed for 2-3 weeks in that rear wheels were not engaging in low-traction situations. Fault code was triggered after a launch control start spun the front wheels. Dealer replaced unit (OCQ525010F) with revised part (0CQ525010H), along with associated non-reusable bolts and fluids. Time in shop was waiting for the differental part to arrive from Canada. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Replaced shifter assembly under warranty due to error / fault on dash |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | transmission shifter was replaced under warranty. "Transmission Error" message on diagnostics |
| 24000 mi | Shifter assembly had to be replaced due to bad contacts causing transmission error codes |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 50 mi | Losing power on highway driving. It appears to problem related to the brake wiring harness. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23500 mi | Shifter error. Repaired under warranty. |
| 28000 mi | some issue with the gearshift sensors. Not a big issue and covered under warantee. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 230hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 57660 mi | Gear selection became difficult, as if gate was obstructed (manual). Intermittent problem, but especially bad when engine cold. Dealer made adjustments. problem improved slightly. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 38000 mi | Shift assembly was sending error codes to the computer. It didn't appear that anything mechanical was wrong. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Gearbox failed and replaced under warranty. |
| 23700 mi | Car experienced shimmy on acceleration. These early 2015 production run front axles found to be faulty. Front axles replaced. |
| 10000 mi | Software update to improve shifting. |
| 18000 mi | Transmission error diagnosed, new shifter ordered |
| 5000 mi | transmission software reflash to help jerky low speed starts |
| 29000 mi | Car was towed to local dealership after a "critical error" message came up while leaving for work. A module in the shift level was found to have failed and was replaced under warranty. |
| 3000 mi | Shaking/wobble felt on acceleration from stop. Does this only on 1.8 TSI with automatic. Was called by dealer for a TCM upgrade fix. Upgrade did not stop the wobble problem. |
| 3900 mi | Same shaking/wobble problem. Dealer replaced right front axel. Did not solve the problem. Seems there is a bad batch of axels made in China. Those made in Mexico don't seem to cause the problem. |
| 4600 mi | After unsuccessful attempt to repair shaking/wobble in front end, dealer replaced both axles with ones made in Mexico and not China (like the OEM ones). This seems to have stopped the problem and the acceleration is now smooth. |
| 22000 mi | Shift handle issue |
| 19000 mi | Had an intermittent "transmission error" light, so shifter column replaced. |
| 21700 mi | On January 27, 2017, when car went to dealer for Suction Pump Recall, dashboard error message had previously indicated Gearbox Error (no repair done, unable to reproduce). At Motor Vehicle Inspection, found faulty Shift Module Assembly (ordered and replaced). |
| 19000 mi | On a trip back from Kentucky to MD, an alert signal was raised and the text "transmission issue" but the manual has no information for that. I called the dealer from the mountains of west virginia and they said that it wasn't a worry....but to take it in....when I took it in they found that the shifter needed replacing. |
| 29000 mi | Shifter replaced due to reoccurring error on MFI |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 21000 mi US $50 |
Master cylinder failed |
| 42500 mi US $3000 |
clutch inoperative, caused by hydraulic bearing failure. Clutch, bearing and flywheel replaced. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 31000 mi US $2460 |
The clutch cylinder failed which resulted in the clutch getting coated with hydraulic fluid. This necessitated replacement of the clutch, flywheel and rear main seal. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 44000 mi US $950 |
Haldex all-wheel drive system failure, dealer replaced the Haldex unit. 2/3 of cost was covered by VW even though I was out of warranty. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 31000 mi | Inability to change into higher gears. Could just barely get the car started in first. Had very occasionally had balky shifts into second gear from the beginning of owning it. Clutch replacement. |
| 132000 mi US $2735 |
Rumble when driving between 20 and 25 mph, wheel bearing, replaced front, right. Rumble is still present. Replaced clutch and flywheel while repairing engine rear main seal. New clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel and throw out bearing installed. Parts were $1800, bought separately. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 29900 mi | Leak in DSG transmission |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Intense whine in fifth and sixth gears. Have taken it to the dealer numerous times - including under the CPO warranty for the issue, had them diagnose it as bad tires, wheel bearings, CV joint, bent rim, perfectly normal, then after the CPO warranty expired, it miraculously needs a new DSG transmission despite having reported it while it was under warranty. Estimate for a USED transmission replacement is about $4k. A new one is around $9K, which is about $1000 shy of the current bluebook. After much research, I performed a reset on the controller via VCDS. The cable / software license cost me $300 (bought it with the car from the previous owner). After the first reset, the noise went away. |
| 77000 mi | DSG 5th and 6th gear noise issue is back, this time accompanied by an occasional hard fault condition requiring pulling over on the highway (as it usually happens at highway speeds in 5th or 6th gear). In this condition, the transmission will default to second gear and flash a wrench shaped warning light, and will not respond to shift requests until the ignition has been shutoff, car placed in park, then started again. Check Engine light is on. A repair has not been attempted as the USED replacement transmission is over $4000 installed. |
| 80140 mi US $4900 |
DSG transmission unable to shift into forward or reverse. Attempted adjustment / reset, failed. Multiple error codes on TCU indicating mechanical failure requiring mechatronic control unit and or whole transmission replacement. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 21000 mi US $2800 |
Clutch burnt - had to replace the entire thing. Manual transmission. |
| 49300 mi | Lose bolt on transmission made it impossible to get into 6th gear. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 12400 mi | Engine reported intermittent communication loss with transmission. CEL came on and off 1-2 days at a time. VW checked cables, wires then changed the entire shifter assembly. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 52700 mi | Judder when starting on steep hills. Replacement clutch pack for DSG gearbox fitted by dealer under warranty, no costs to owner. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $227 |
Automatic transmission would not shift out of 5th gear. Cause was determined to be a broken wire. |
| 78000 mi US $196 |
Wires leading to transmission, another one broke, transmission was stuck in 3rd gear until wire was repaired |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing (with aftermarket equipment, due to OEM equipment failing). Replaced manual trans fluid and rear main seal during clutch replacement. |
| 17400 mi | 19,000 miles. Could not shift into gears. Clutch was dragging. pressure plate retaining ring failure. Entire clutch assy replaced. Was performe under warranty at no cost to me. |
| 46000 mi | Clutch throwout bearing/ slave cylinder failure. Similar failure as previous repair. Did not fix, sold vehicle. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine not specified
| 3000 mi | something in the clutch is moving. something is loose. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 63240 mi €700 |
Manual gear box, could not get in first gear. replaced the "gear guide"? |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 6180 mi | Leaking seal on rear drive differential "bevel box". Replaced seal and did alignment. |
| 13640 mi | Bevel box seal leak. Rear drive connection to transmission leaking oil |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 29140 mi C $1365 |
Front differential was leaking. Repaired under warranty |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 33140 mi | Clutch had squeal - repaired as per TSB. Flywheel still scorched though. |
| 60700 mi US $2000 |
clunk on bumps, a bushing that only clunked when partially loaded. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $5000 |
Mechatronics broke and is inrepairable. Replacement required. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 5000 mi | DSG equipped car stalled then ran rough after re-starting. |
| 2000 mi | Transmission is surging at slow speeds (approx 20MPH) |
| 6000 mi | 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. |
| 15200 mi | 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71000 mi | Started banging during downshifts when coming to a stop. Had same problem in my 2008 Golf |
| Shifter cable became disconnected from transmission rendering car undriveable - stuck in Reverse. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 32000 mi | Regular service interval to change differential fluid |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi US $700 |
Clutch plate issue—required new clutch, done by local shop |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Dsg transmission stopped working. Replaced under warranty. |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi US $200 |
2 piece throwout bearing failed, known issue and there is a single piece revised part available. dealer would not pay. |
| 27300 mi | Metallic Rubbing noise when engaging clutch |
| 35000 mi US $2100 |
Repaired Metalic Creacking noise in Clutch by replacing clutch with aftermarket kit |
| 37200 mi C $500 |
Clutch was making squeel whine when engadged and cold, was slipping warm or cold. Dealer identified the problem as a defective clutch, had the dealer replace the throw out bearing as well. |
| 60760 mi C $3000 |
Throw out bearing failed for a second time under 100,000 kms (~60,000 miles) first failure happened at 60,000kms |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 20000 mi | Dealer updated transmission software, no issues noticed. |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 16000 mi | DSG transmission giving 'false neutrals'--i.e., indicator says it's in 3rd gear but engine just revs when you step on the accelerator. They ordered a new mechatronics unit, which hasn't arrived yet. |
| 19000 mi | First they ordered a new mechatronics unit; problem came back quickly. Then, they did the reflash/recall; so far, so good--haven't had the false neutral since. |
| 7440 mi | Transmission has major defect, unable to decide which gear it wants to be in on light throttle in stop-and-go traffic/low speeds. Slams into gear or no gear at all/delayed response. Put up with it for week, then returned to dealer for full-value trade. |
| US $100 | Steering wheel paddles fail to work intermittently |
| 49000 mi | I never had the the paddles fixed. The problem was so infrequent (every 4 weeks or so) and the cost so high ($750) that it just wasn't worth it. |
| 36700 mi | DSG clutchpacks needed to be replaced. Dealer attempted to charge me for the repair (nearly $2500) parts + labor for replacement telling me that it was a wearable item. After complaining directly to VWOA it was covered under B2B warranty. |
| 15000 mi | DSG Mechatronics Unit Died |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 46000 mi US $250 |
Pressure plate has been broken since approx. 10k miles. Replaced along wit clutch assembly by VW after long battle with warranty people |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 130200 mi C $1500 |
Replace both front axles due to wear. Fixing vibration cause by axles. |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
Engine not specified
| 39700 mi | replace mechatronics unit on transmission |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 14260 mi | Shaking when engaging 2nd gear from 1st |
| 15900 mi $150 |
shaking when engaging 2nd gear |
| 17980 mi | Car could not move; transmission indicator flashed. Mechatronic unit had to be changed. |
| 10120 mi | Vibration and noise in low gear. DSG clutches replaced. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 39500 mi | Clutch was squeaking - replaced entire clutch assembly free |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 39000 mi | Main seal went out |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 140820 mi C $3500 |
Transmission failed |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi | something wrong with gearbox. Unable to fix. Will have to go back to garage Jan/Feb |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 47600 mi | Clutch failed on DSG gearbox. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13900 mi | Transmission sensor malfunctioning. |
| 63240 mi C $300 |
Left driveshaft changed in a small garage. Car was shaking from left to right (sideways). No vibration in the steering wheel. Vibration more present during acceleration, less present when coasting. |
| 81840 mi C $262 |
The transmission would make a hard knock when shifting in and out of Park, Drive ..etc. The knocking went away after 10-15 minutes of driving, disappearing completely. The dealer said the issue was two wires from the transmission body valve that were disconnected. They repaired them and it runs smooth now. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 8060 mi | Clutch clicking when vehicle cold. Dealer found fault with clutch master cylinder, parts ordered and installed. Out of service for four days. All good now. |
| 60000 mi US $600 |
I had a front axle that had been bad for a while due to a pothole. Damaged tire and wheel somewhere between 20k and 30k miles. |
| 35000 mi | Clutch and flywheel replaced due to faulty combo throw-out bearing / slave cylinder. Known issue on forums; had to stand firm with dealer to obtain repair under warranty. |
| 80000 mi US $840 |
Replace rear main seal due to leaking, not uncommon with these engines. Covered less $100 by 9/90 platinum VW extended warranty |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 35000 mi US $275 |
Reported rough, jerking shifts and noise while gears disengaged. Dealer found that the mechatronics unit failed and replaced at no charge. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | Knocking/rattling of transmission when clutch is disengaged (in). VW dealer diagnosed as worn out throwout bearing which also caused damage to a shift fork. Both replaced with new OEM parts. VW also recommended and replaced new clutch kit. |
| 16800 mi | While in motion, a whirring sound starts when sliding the gear lever into first gear, that continues while in first gear. Increases in pitch. Very distinctive downshifting at 15mph. Dealer dismissed as a characteristic of 1st gear. |
| 95000 mi US $600 |
diagnosis of loud engine area noise while driving. Shop dropped the axle, which narrowed down the noise to the transmission. Transmission test showed a small amount of metal flakes in the transmission fluid. Shop said repair not necessary now as transmission shifts fine, but will keep an eye on it. |
2009.5 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 38440 mi | Judder when changing from 1st to 2nd gear in 7 spd DSG. Clutch pack replaced and transmission software upgraded |
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23500 mi | Rough Down shifting from 3 to 2; especially while braking. Replaced auto transmission valve cover. |
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $600 |
CV boot torn |
2009 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Dual mass flywheel failure, clutch & pressure plate replaced under warranty. Thanks to Carter VW and VW for stepping up. |
| 81000 mi | Car wouldn't shift into reverse, was blocked. Drove to mechanic a few days later and it mysteriously stopped. Works fine now. |
2009 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 93000 mi US $1600 |
CV boots torn |
| 68900 mi US $950 |
CV Boot torn |
| 49000 mi | Required a new CV joint upon purchase inspection, so that was replaced before we took final delivery of it. |
| 63300 mi US $300 |
CV boot was torn, not sure if inner or outer. torn cv boot replaced |
| 89000 mi US $1270 |
dual mass flywheel needed replacement |
| 13000 mi | USG auto transmission mechatronics unit replaced after transmission went out of gear while driving. Lost faith in car and traded it in. |
| 40300 mi | Transmission oil pan gasket did not seat properly when dealer serviced it @63k. oil leaked out in large quantities, brought to dealer, replaced oil pan and gasket on warranty. |
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $800 |
CV boot was leaking |
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 48300 mi | DSG failed |
| 106000 mi | Driver's side CV boot damaged and leaking grease. |
| 118000 mi US $3600 |
Torn CV boot, passenger side front. |
2008.5 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 102900 mi US $350 |
Leaking o-ring on transmission. Had to be replaced and refilled with transmission fluid. |
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 75640 mi €400 |
Bearings replaced |
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 86700 mi US $750 |
- Left CV boot leaking - 4 new tires - alignment |
| 140000 mi US $2055 |
replaced tranmission with a used one; rebuilding transmission would have been between $3500.00 and $5200.00 |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
Replaced drive shaft with a failing CV joint, . Shaft was seized on, so it required additional time to complete the service. |
| 53800 mi US $1800 |
Transmission valve body harness replaced. |
| 56000 mi | Valve body harness broken, $800 (VW America picked up the tab) |
| 53800 mi | Transmission valve body and valve body harness broken and replaced. $2000 (VW America covered with extended warranty on valve body. |
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 44640 mi | Differential broke apart into the transmission and clutch. Dealer replaced entire transmission, differential and clutch under the powertrain warranty. No warning, unclear why this failed so catastrophically. Dealer was surprised. |
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70900 mi US $400 |
CV Boot Joint wore down and had to be replaced. |
| 66000 mi | Replace defective part |
| 68000 mi US $105 |
Defective Transmission Valve Body which was covered under extended warranty. |
| 68000 mi | Replaced the gasket around the vacuum pump that should have been done when the vacuum pump was replaced. |
| 58000 mi | Not the first time I've had this problem, the valve body was bad and I had it replaced once but they installed the wrong part and had to reinstall it again. Turns out the re-installed the wrong part again and now it was replaced again. |
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 47000 mi US $380 |
Owner requested Haldex service Rough shifting, dealer reset computer |
| 16000 mi | Recall on the Mechatronic unit of the DSG transmisstion. Car would jerk upon going into 1st gear and some times would "Thunk" when shifting into reverse. Recall replaced the mechatronic unit. |
| 29000 mi | Mechatronic unit of the DSG tranny diagnosed for slow downshift into first gear on a rolling stop. Setting within the unit found at 82/spec of 87, and reset to 88. |
| 74000 mi | Replace Haldex clutch which developed noise on slow speed turns left or right. Part replaced under the Fidelity extended warranty--Gold Plus--as purchased from the dealer after the expiration of the OE warranty at five years-60.000 miles. |
| 80000 mi US $474 |
R&R both rear axle shaft seals |
| 108025 mi | Install new poly rear differential bushing kit |
| 112000 mi US $369 |
cleaned mechantronic harness and sealed due to no replacement part available |
| 48000 mi | Performed VW service bulletin to replace the Mechatronic unit, replaced fluid per proceedure, also replaced internal fluid filter. |
| 69000 mi US $98 |
DSG malfunction. After cold start, car fails to engage 2nd gear. Dealer could not reproduce problem due to warm weather and no code was thrown. Problem has happened around 10 times. |
| 108000 mi US $800 |
Replace CV boot |
| 30000 mi | rear axle seals weeping. Replaced seals. |
| 35300 mi | Driver side rear differential output shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. Covered under powertrain warranty. |
| 136000 mi US $600 |
DSG fluid leak from Mechatronic unit |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
6-cylinder automated manual AWD
| 1000 mi | I brought in the car for what I considered to be a DSG glitch in June, '08; VW acknowledged the troublesome behavior in question but said it was "normal". No fix. |
2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 35300 mi | DSG surging continued to get worse. Went to a different dealer. VWoA released a new Customer Service Program to replace the Mechatronic Unit (due to a faulty bushing in unit, causing exact condition as I have claimed). Part ordered. |
| 40500 mi | Replaced DSG mechatronic unit. Still have a clunk when downshift from 2 to 1, but VW says this is normal. |
| 35000 mi | Mechatronics transmission valve body unit replaced for jerky shifting |
| 40000 mi US $30 |
Mechatronics unit replaced on DSG transmission through recall. Transmission would sometimes shift erratically before replacement. Mechatronics unit replaced on DSG transmission. Done free under warranty and part of recall. Transmission shifting rough before repair. A widespread problem with VW DSG transmissions. Had trans filter replaced as routine maintenance. |
| 80000 mi US $1200 |
split outer CV Joint boot required replacement of drive-shaft |
| 69500 mi | CV Joint failure again |
| 120900 mi C $4500 |
DCG transmission stopped working. Used DCG transmission sourced and installed. |
| 60000 mi US $200 |
CV boot was torn and was replaced. |
| 88000 mi US $350 |
Creaking from drivers side. CV joint replaced |
| 21700 mi | Sometimes and only in the M (manual) mode the second gear could kick in a little harsher. Been checked with no evident cause, had also a dsg software update. I was told there is no problem with it although it was not fixed. |
2008 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 7000 mi | Torn passenger side CV-boot. Unknown cause for tear. |
| 43000 mi US $381 |
Dealer replaced left front CV joint |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Replaced front axle assembly in order to replace torn CV boot. |
2008 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 42000 mi | Megatronic Unit replacement. Transmission reprogramming. The Megatronic unit had to be pulled off the factory line in Wolfsburg, Germany. |
| 34600 mi | Mechatronic unit replaced under warranty. Transmission shifts were very rough. |
| 32000 mi | TSB for mechatronic unit (DSG). Ended up trading car for a new 4 door model. Repair was not reason for trade... have a kid on the way. |
| 9000 mi | DSG transmission shifting poorly and surging at low speed. New Mechatronic unit ordered. New Mechatronics unit installed in the transmission. Surging gone. Trans seems to shift more smoothly. |
| 9000 mi | Transmission when downshifting into 1st while coming to a stop causes a slight vibration through the car and often "thuds" into 1st gear. Was told transmission was acting normally. |
2007.5 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 96720 mi A $150 |
CV Boot split. CV Boot replaced. |
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 198300 mi US $200 |
Replaced right half axle Driver's side lower CV joint failure. Replaced half shaft. |
| 63000 mi US $150 |
Replaced a torn CV joint boot. |
| 117000 mi US $300 |
Replaced a CV joint boot. |
| 140000 mi | The automatic transmission failed, repair cost too high, traded the car in. |
| 101300 mi US $150 |
Front driver side axle needed to be replaced |
| 120000 mi US $2000 |
Rough shifting esp. btw. first and second. Diagnosed as worn valve body box. $1000 part, $500 labor, etc. Replaced transmission fluid, which was otherwise due at 120k service. |
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 52700 mi C $200 |
seal leak on transaxle output shaft |
| 59520 mi | leaking transmission seal |
| 69960 mi C $800 |
Leaking transmission seal. R and r output. Earnings and r and r seals |
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50220 mi C $650 |
1) Replace left front driveshaft |
| 63540 mi C $430 |
right outer boot had tear so replaced axle |
| 67580 mi | Changed left axle again, due to factory defect...outer boot leaking grease. Repair shop replaced it N/C |
| 99820 mi C $400 |
shift sensor died. 3 days to get one from Vancouver !!! |
| 104780 mi C $435 |
6 speed auto. Not DSG 1 to 2 shift is rough A bit better after fluid & filter change but still noticeable Not lifetime fluid !! It must be changed every 80.000 Kms |
| 95500 mi US $900 |
Bad valve body, part paid for by VW. Labor I paid for. |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
Replaced torn cv boot and 2 wheel bearings |
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 164000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission failed without any warning making it unable to drive as well as a safety hazard. I spent 1700 dollars on this. It is a sealed transmission and there is no way to know it is failing and leaking from axels until it is to late. |
2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 91000 mi US $880 |
Popping noise during turning at front left wheel. CV boot was torn, oil leaked out, and damaged axle. Replaced front left axle. |
| 29000 mi | Mechatronic is out of spec, needs to be replaced. Part is being ordered - will be replaced under warranty. |
| 31000 mi | Mechatronic replaced, hose replaced to fix hissing in brake pedal - hose did not fix problem, brake booster ordered. |
| 34000 mi | Saw fluid leaking from transmission, dealer inspected, says saw no leaks etc. |
| 7000 mi | Replace faulty paddle shifter switch. New stereo software to correct bass flare/ add clock to radio display. |
| 99000 mi US $250 |
Replaced left front CV boot which was torn. |
| 94240 mi C $1100 |
Cv boot was cracked. Fixed and regreased |
2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $220 |
Driver's cv axle boot torn - replaced drivers side axle |
| 120280 mi C $800 |
Car developed oil leak at manual transmission side cover plate (rusted through). Replaced. |
2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 103000 mi US $1250 |
Dual-mass flywheel replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $485 |
Cracked and leaking CV joint boot. Passenger Rear. |
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Replaced CV boot. |
2006.5 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35200 mi US $200 |
Torn outer CV boot (left). No physical damage, so assumption is just a bad boot. Replaced entire half shaft with remanufactured unit vs boot replacement. |
2006.5 Volkswagen R32 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 33480 mi $500 |
Replaced front lower wishbone bushing both left and right. Also replaced front drive shaft dust cover. |
| 38640 mi | Driveshaft boot replacement. |
| 43400 mi $1200 |
Driveshaft outer boot replacement |
2006.5 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 75700 mi US $300 |
Left CV boot torn, replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $300 |
Replaced torn right CV boot found during oil change |
| 68000 mi | My DSG transmission was improperly serviced at a VW dealership in Augusta, Ga and was ruined approx 4,000 miles afterward. The VW dealership in Jackson, MS installed a new transmission under Certified Warranty at no cost to me. |
| 93000 mi | The replacement DSG transmission that VW installed in 2010 started clunking and hesitating and surging, just like the first one did, so I went into the dealer to ask about out-of-warranty replacement cost: $6,600. No repair was performed. |
| 73000 mi US $195 |
Torn/broken LF CV boot, replaced with a new CV bot |
2006 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13042 mi | Replace transmission part number 09A-300-036-DX. |
| 54140 mi C $350 |
Driver side half-shaft connecting to the differential housing tore away and broke a bolt and damaged the differential side coupling. The drive shaft CV boot was also damaged. Replaced entire shaft, CV, differential coupling. |
2006 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $1700 |
Left and right CV shafts. |
| 74200 mi US $136 |
Output shaft seal started a slow leak. I removed the passenger side CV axle and replaced the bad output shaft seal. I then drained and refilled the manual transmission gear lube. |
2005 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45000 mi | Transmission pan was leaking. Replaced under warranty. |
2005 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 122500 mi US $3500 |
Engine replacement. Engine overheated back in October. Turns out it was from a failed plastic part - a water pump to the radiator. Once the car engine was replaced, the transmission started to complain and didn't work correctly, and I ended up having to have that repaired, too. Transmission had failed after new engine was installed. Had the transmission repaired by a different vendor in Silver Spring, MD. Transmission was under warranty so my costs were around $900, but total repair was over $2,000. |
2005 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 104000 mi US $250 |
replaced gasket between transmission and axle. |
2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 67849 mi US $3751 |
Replaced rear differential and Haldex unit |
2004 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84500 mi US $300 |
Rubber gasket at axle was torn, needed replacement. |
2003 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 49600 mi | Clutch switch, covered under warranty. |
| 212000 mi US $1102 |
clutch and flywheel replacement, parts and labor |
| 377000 mi US $2125 |
Differential failed and blew hole in side of transmission. Installed rebuilt transmission and clutch disk. At same time, replaced front axles.0 |
| 422000 mi US $74 |
right-side axle replaced under warranty |
| 641000 mi US $1167 |
Also replaced an axle under warranty. |
| 160000 mi US $1600 |
Excessive wear on main bearing(s). Usable but with manageable shifting difficulties and occasional disengagement under high load. This transmission was previously attached to an engine that self destructed at 93253 miles (runaway). |
2003 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 252000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced transmission. Replace transmission |
2003 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi | Speed sensor failed. Speedometer needle would fluctuate between 50-70mph at speeds above 60mph. Did not repair; involved too much labor. |
2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 110000 mi US $560 |
Required a new clutch slave and flywheel. |
| 96000 mi US $470 |
Front CV joint replaced |
2003 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 110000 mi US $1800 |
Shift fork in transmission broke. |
| 67000 mi US $300 |
Bad wheel bearing in the rear drivers side. |
2003 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 158100 mi C $750 |
No reverse gear only when car warned up. Bought solenoid valves online got local mechanic to change it out. Transmission Fluid was changed as well. |
| 135000 mi US $360 |
Replaced all 9 shift solenoids inside transmission, and replaced transmission fluid. |
2002.5 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 81000 mi US $1500 |
shifter fork over $1500 since the clutch was replaced at the same time |
| 87000 mi US $816 |
drivers side axle leaking, throwout bearing and slave cylinder leaking |
| 98000 mi US $280 |
PS axle went bad. Vibrating intermittently at highway speeds. |
2002 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 520 mi US $250 |
clutch |
2002 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 89900 mi C $3000 |
Cv boots cracked. |
| 79300 mi US $900 |
Shifter cable wire broke |
2002 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143200 mi US $575 |
Both front axles replaced. |
2002 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi US $1000 |
Timing belt broke. I had to replace the cylinder head and timing belt, including the water pump. I assumed the previous owner replaced the timing belt. Timing belt supposed to be changed at 100k miles. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 110000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 270320 mi C $100 |
Driver's side driveshaft disintegrated. Either a manufacturing defect or prior damage from rust. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115200 mi US $1900 |
Automatic transmission failure, full replacement. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 143000 mi US $998 |
replaced drive axle |
| 168500 mi US $500 |
Broken clutch release lever |
2001 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71000 mi US $250 |
transmission shift forks, |
2001 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $3800 |
complete failure of automatic transmission, requiring replacement. though under the milage limit for VW warranty, VW declined coverage due to age of car. |
2001 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatch
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 115000 mi US $600 |
Clutch, flywheel, pressure plate and rear main seal. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 90000 mi US $55 |
Shift lever spline worn away, loss of shifter action (stuck in 1st gear). New OEM shift lever ordered from dealer and self-installed. |
2000 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 155900 mi | Rebuilt transmission |
2000 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 101000 mi US $150 |
Replaced CV axle on driver side. |
1999.5 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 178200 mi US $300 |
Rebuilt right front axle, repacked grease in left front axle. |
1999.5 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 86000 mi US $725 |
Replacement of front axles. |
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 366000 mi US $35 |
Replaced CV joint boot. |
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 172000 mi US $167 |
CV shaft seal leaking. Parts ordered and replaced. Good to go |
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 131440 mi | Tranny was not working except the R and the 3th speed. |
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 145000 mi US $30 |
plastic shift linkage broke. New part was replaced at a cost of $30 and owner installed. |
1997 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Engine not specified
| 193440 mi C $600 |
Transmission failed for 2nd time with this car. At 105000km the car was accidentally put into reverse while travelling over 50kmh. This time the transmission overheated (low transmission oil). Gears do not reliably change. |
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