2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs for which no Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Body and Trim problem frequency.
For 2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Body and Trim problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems and repair histories that follow it.
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels 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 | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 | 38 Rabbit 2.5s, 8.8 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 74500 miles Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.47 |
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see reported repairs see lemon odds |
| 2007 | Volkswagen GTI | 37 GTIs, 9.2 months of data per GTI, average 76300 miles Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.53 |
Fewest Trips
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see reported repairs see lemon odds |
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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 5000 | 58 | Rear door does not closed correctly even though the sensor shows is OK. Aligned, but not well enough. |
| Jan | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Under warranty, replaced caps for front headlights and rattle from the center console. Also tried to ajust the rear hatch but without success. Need to reschedule for this problem. |
| Mar | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Hinges replaced. |
| Apr | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | They align the rear door again! |
| Aug | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Rattle from under the dash could not be replicated. Recalled also repair successfully. Sunglass holder repair. |
| Apr | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Rattles in dashboard Driver door was misaligned. Panel from roof came off by the rear hatch where the hinges are. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Driver side rear wheel well trim loose. Part to be replaced. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Tightened loose dashboard fixation screw which was causing rattle on passenger side. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 11160 | 0 | Numerous rattles Paint peeling |
| Sep | 2012 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Dash rattle. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Emergency brake handle rattled. Center dash diffuser vent rattled. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | 'clacking' sound coming from firewall area. Unable to reproduce during test drive. Still happens from time to time. Dealer said it may be a valve of some such. |
| Dec | 2012 | 70000 | 0 | Seat belt tensioner rattles when going over bumps |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Rear left door had rattle below storage bin. Dealer insulated and/or tightened door components. |
| Nov | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | Center vent in dash rattled. Replaced with new vent for successful repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 19840 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 34720 | 130 | Surface corrosion in door sill |
| Dec | 2009 | 35340 | 0 | Surface corrosion in door sill repaired once VW confirmed that it was a warranty covered item. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 42780 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 48540 | 0 | Directional tabs broke off of 3 vents (2 in front, 1.in rear). Dealer ordered parts. |
| May | 2013 | 69440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 27900 | 100 | Air noise at highway speeds from rear passenger door. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 3000 | 0 | Rattle in dash |
| May | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Sold with miscellaneous interior squeaks/rattles which were not covered under warranty. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 72000 | 0 | Headliner falling down..related to poor seal for roof-mounted antenna. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 22940 | 10 | Intake snorkel access cover went missing. Replaced with new part. |
| Aug | 2009 | 34100 | 0 | Driver and passenger door were damaged last winter by ice accumulation that deformed the sheetmetal near the hinges. This was repaired this August under warranty as it was covered by a manufacturer issued TSB. |
| Nov | 2011 | 71920 | 0 | Rust and paint peeling on hatchback. Waiting on VW Canada analysis for warranty coverage. |
| Jan | 2012 | 74400 | 0 | Rust developed on hatch and driver side fender. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Buzzing from center console, could not reproduce. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Repair squeaking seatbelt retractor driver side. Order parts. Seatbelt retractor still squeaks and will require another trip to fix it. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Seat rattles/squeaks and rattle in rear passanger panel by the window. |
| Aug | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 51000 | 0 | The driver side emergency brake handle had a small amount of damage to it. It was replaced under the certified warranty before any further problems developed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 41220 | 185 | Plastic button on rear side panel that holds up the tonneau cover snapped, required replacement of rear side panel. 125 for the part. |
| May | 2013 | 41540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | A rattle coming from the dash was noticeable at highway speeds. Dealer found rattle coming from the right defog vent - dealer insulated vent. Rattle gone. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Dealer replaced cracked high-mount brake light lens. | |
| May | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Loud rattle in rear, Dealer tightened lose fuel tank straps. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Center vent rattle fixed under warranty. Random bass 'boom' from radio fixed under warranty. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | Entire fabric of roof headliner detached and fell down. Foam backing on original headliner decomposed leading to total failure of foam and adhesive. Entire headliner replaced by vehicle manufacturer under goodwill (vehicle out of warranty). |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Audio system controls 'peeling' - VW replaced entire radio. |
| Jun | 2011 | 33000 | 11 | Some rust developing at top of both front wheel wells. Dremeled to bare metal, primed and repainted. Actual area on both fenders approx 1" x 2.5". Looks 'okay'. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | A dashboard support bracket bolt was broken causing the metal support to rattle over bumps. Dashboard had to be removed to replace bolt. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | Sunroof and center vent rattles. 2nd try to get repaired, told "could not duplicate" (BS). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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