2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2009

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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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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 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

38300 mi

US $900
ABS controller/pump replaced 

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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

71200 mi

US $1300
ABS module experienced short circuit. ABS module was replaced. 
72300 mi

US $1300
ABS/ESP computer was faulty, had to be replaced 
34131 mi

$5000
New abs controller needed. Import from o/s and install 
70400 mi Sensors failed, causing traction control warning lights to display while running 
85000 mi The traction control light came on intermittently. Dealer confirmed the fault code but all systems tested OK. 
72000 mi Brake control module mulfunction 
85000 mi ABS module recall. It had shown signs of failure, I never noticed any loss of braking, but anytime the antilock would engage, the brake light come on and stay on until I turned off the ignition. 

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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

109740 mi

C $13
Brake light burned put 

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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

15000 mi Power steering light and ESP light come on intermittently. Problem discovered to be steering angle sensor and part of ignition switch. Dealer found problem and ordered parts and did repair under factory warranty. 
38000 mi

US $700
Abs pump replaced. VWoA paid for the part. 
49000 mi Alarm sounded, traction control light came on, red warning flashed. After restarting car all lights went out. Independent VW specialist diagnosed intermittent ABS module. Unplugged cable, plugged back in again, fault codes cleared. 

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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

42300 mi

US $497
abs module failed. abs system replaced 
43000 mi

US $266
brake boot 

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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

107000 mi

US $150
replaced brake fluid 
58000 mi

US $80
Both driver side and passenger side, rear calipers were seizing due to heat generated from normal local driving, causing premature pad and rotor wear. Calipers would remain engaged while driving. Both calipers were replaced 
106000 mi

US $1
Replaced driver side front calipers and rotor. Replaced passenger side rear caliper. 
106800 mi

US $500
Passenger side rear caliper seized and started leaking brake fluid and needed to be replaced. 
66960 mi

C $600
brake replacement 

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2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brake Problems

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