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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 219 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | Car was brought in for 10k service (as scheduled). Glove box door replaced. Interior rattle resolved, car is completely rattle free now. Note: problem was so minor I hesitated to mention it even to the service writer. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 31000 mi | Sunroof lining loose |
| 9000 mi | Chip on shifter knob. |
| 4000 mi | Passenger front door rattled when radio played certain bass frequencies, even at moderate volume. Dealer disassembled the door and wrapped/padded the wiring harness. |
| 5000 mi US $10 |
I took the rear passenger door apart to remove a very annoying rattle. Self-stick felt in a few choice places seemed to help. I also took apart the front passenger door to stop a rattle created by the speakers (and I don't play them loudly). |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Replace falling headliner fabric. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 48300 mi US $500 |
Headliner delaminated |
| 36500 mi | headliner is falling off |
| 38200 mi | vw america lady was very nice and allowed repair to headliner that was falling and followed up with me. VW Walker in Kenner, La. continues to have awful service (too extensive to write about right now). |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 20500 mi | door seal replaced- wind type noise when hvac fan was on |
| 36000 mi | Driver side door trim had a crease that ran parallel to the window. After a year of going back and forth with Volkswagen of America, the part was authorized for replacement by the dealership and was ordered and finally replaced. |
| 820 mi | Passenger seat jammed, seat slider handle broken off, seat frame broken |
| 12000 mi | One of the upper front passenger-door outer panel screws fell out, causing wind noise, speaker and door trim rattle. Screw replaced and tightened. |
| 17000 mi | Dealer's body shop put a dent in front fender when adjusting door, fixed; replaced misfitting front wheel arch cover, driver door inner panel replaced (missing rubber strip), door pocket felt missing; replaced. In all, 2 more trips, 3 days. Steering wheel misaligned, pointing in the opposite direction of what wheels are doing. Dealer flat out lied as no effort was made to fix. Must return once again. Plus, horn plate in steering wheel still creaking. |
| 45000 mi US $400 |
Headliner separated and detached around sun glass holder. |
| 53000 mi | Driver's door misaligned and chafing the fender - since the window regulator was replaced years ago, no one has been able to put that door back and align it properly, not the body shop, not the dealer. |
| 13000 mi US $489 |
Roof liner detached in the front, needed new liner all around |
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