2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2003

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

159000 mi

US $301
Brake booster hose leaking. Replaced. 
198800 mi

US $1100
Rear brake caliper replaced 
230800 mi

US $250
frozen brake caliper rear both sides. replaced. 
268460 mi

C $1245
Had rear rotors and pads replaced after only 15 months and 400000 kms. Brakes would not completely release after repairs and took it back and they found calipers were sticking so replaced. 
77000 mi

US $200
ABS module throwing a code: 00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent. Flickering head- and interior lamps. Mechanic isolated a faulty ground and fixed it. He also installed some Koni Golds. 
500300 mi

US $318
Replaced rear pads and rotors and rear caliper 
629000 mi

US $70
Replaced emergency brake cables. 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

158000 mi Rear calipers were misaligned causing a noise, turned out that the assembly was broken and slightly leaking fluid, causing the pads to wear unevenly. Realigned the calipers for a temporary fix, will return later for full fix 
165000 mi

US $450
Brake calipers were broken and slightly leaking, apparently from improper previous repair. 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

76000 mi

US $67
Brake booster hose cracked. $57 part $10 labor. 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

154380 mi

C $220
Parking brake was staying engaged slightly after being released. Smelled burning brake pads after driving. 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brake Problems

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