2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2000

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

166160 mi

C $80
Brake fluid leak at bleeder valve. 
187400 mi

C $200
Caliper was sticking and was replaced plus wear items. 
202500 mi

US $1900
Replaced front and rear pads and rotors; leaking rear caliper and rusted rear bracket. Replacement caliper includes correct bracket only for cars assembled AFTER 06/99, so had to ALSO source used part to get the correct bracket for our car. 
218000 mi

US $200
ABS sensor failed, disabling the system. Bracket holding the sensor was rusted and falling apart, requiring fabrication of new mount to repair. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD

172980 mi

C $400
Brake caliper stuck and started to leak. Pads and rotor wore out becouse of it. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD

125000 mi

US $275
driver rear caliper leak -> replaced 
160000 mi ASR+ABS light on in instrument cluster.  

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brake Problems

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