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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 115 repairs.
2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 12 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
| 215000 mi US $350 |
Original starter failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit (new units no longer available). Technically did not require a tow because I pointed it downhill and bump-started it, but most people would have needed it towed (esp. w/diesel in cold wx |
| 146000 mi US $3 |
Switch in driver door went bad, car did not know when door was open, which confused the auto-lock system. Replaced one switch, cost $1.50. |
2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 155000 mi C $100 |
Battery keeps going dead |
| 155900 mi | Battery kept going dead. Bad grounding cable from starter to battery. |
| 158800 mi C $400 |
replaced starter |
2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Needed front brake job. Also repaired broken SRS system wire which made indicator light stay on. |
2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 85000 mi US $15 |
Headlight burned out |
2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 171000 mi US $25 |
Climate control fan stopped working. Switch had to be replaced |
2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 71300 mi €236 |
Replaced AC pump. |
| 71920 mi €12 |
Backup lights quit working the dealer wants $500 to repair, I did the repair using aftermarket switch from radio shack for $12 and 3 hours of my time. Very difficult to access switch assembly (Very poor design). |
| 98300 mi | I tried to do some wiring to get my airbag light to turn off and that was successful for about 2 weeks. Light's back on again. |
| 160000 mi | AC and heat not working. |
2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 137000 mi US $800 |
Alternator is considered dead but mechanic could not confirm as he suggested it was a bad battery. Replaced battery and it still doesnt start after engine has been cold. |
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