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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (4%)

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Engine not specified

3000 mi something in the clutch is moving. something is loose. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / 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"? 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / 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 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

29140 mi

C $1365
Front differential was leaking. Repaired under warranty 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / 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. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

84000 mi

US $5000
Mechatronics broke and is inrepairable. Replacement required. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / 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. 
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 
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. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Shifter cable became disconnected from transmission rendering car undriveable - stuck in Reverse. 
71000 mi Started banging during downshifts when coming to a stop. Had same problem in my 2008 Golf 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

32000 mi Regular service interval to change differential fluid 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / 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 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

44700 mi Dsg transmission stopped working. Replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Transmission Problems

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