2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 | 38 Rabbit 2.5s, 8.8 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 74500 miles Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.47 |
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| 2007 | Volkswagen GTI | 37 GTIs, 9.2 months of data per GTI, average 76300 miles Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.53 |
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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | AC compressor failure - covered under warranty | |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Cruise control stalk failure - covered under warranty | |
| Jul | 2010 | 58000 | 43 | AC would not adequately cool the vehicle after temps reached the mid-90s. VW shop checked all HVAC components, found no issue. AC seems to function normally now. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Oil change and a airbag light came on for a bad sensor on the driver's seat. |
| Jun | 2008 | 31000 | 14 | Replaced seat belt harness under warranty. Airbag light was on so I took it in during my 30,000 service. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Headlight bulb replaced. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | The cruise control switch failed to activate. It was determined that there was an electrical problem with the switch. New cruise control switch was installed for successful repair. |
| Nov | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | Electric lumbar support for drivers seat had malfunctioned and would not move up or down and caused clicking noises. New lumbar support was installed for successful repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Replaced door microswitch. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Stereo Bass level and volume would suddenly increase when decelerating. The speed sensitive volume was acting in the opposite direction. Fixed via software flash under warranty. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 70000 | 75 | Audio system stuck on CD mode. |
| Dec | 2012 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | 0 | Find bad TPMS sensor. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 75000 | 0 | Air bag light lit up. Shop read the code and said problem was triggered by a seat belt switch. Reset the AB light and so far it hasnt re-lit. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 111000 | 90 | Power lumbar support keeps blowing fuse. Probably needs new switch. A/C takes about 5 minutes to start blowing cold. Dealer said it's normal on a hot day. Possibly a switch getting stuck. Could try a $350 repair if it keeps doing it. |
| Aug | 2011 | 113000 | 0 | Lumbar motor keeps blowing fuse. Switch replaced. Problem still there. Motor needs replacing. Too expensive. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 12400 | 0 | A/c broke, fixed with new compressor. Timing belt needed to be replaced after it "slipped off". |
| Apr | 2010 | 37200 | 0 | cruise control switch needed replacement |
| Sep | 2012 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | HID bulb turned pink (apparently an indication that they are about to fail) and was replaced by the dealer. |
| Dec | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Paddle shifter malfunctioned, part ordered. Paddle shifter replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | HID Headlight burnt out. Not user replaceable - or at least not conveniently. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Check airbag light. TSB performed on passenger wiring harness under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | 2 TSB's performed. One to reflash the radio to remove "bass spikes". Another to replace the driver door control/window motor to correct security led remaining on. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Left tail light went out | |
| Dec | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Light bulb replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Airbag warning light was on. Shop traced it to a bad contact, problem went away after they took the airbag assembly apart and put it back together. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 42780 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 60720 | 0 | Airbag warning light was on. Passenger airbag replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2013 | 69440 | 0 | Passenger seat side airbag faulty. Replaced under dealer repair warranty. 2nd time repair for same airbag. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 98000 | 0 | Headlight bulb burned out. Replaced. Other headlight burned out 2 weeks later. Replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 206500 | 0 | Air bag light was on. Checked error code and saw service bulletin was issued for bad wiring connector under seat. Removed connector and soldered wires together. Fixed |
| Mar | 2013 | 210000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 40920 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 44020 | 0 | AC not blowing cold air Radio cracking sound when wet Smyrna replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 61380 | 0 | Lack of cold air from the ac. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | A/C conking out. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | A/C compressor stopped working. |
| Oct | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | The A/C stopped working. Shop replaced a faulty switch. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | A/C Compressor failure, replaced compressor and parts of A/C system per TSB. Warranty repair. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 12400 | 0 | Compass in instrument cluster multi-function display was no longer being displayed and no longer appeared in the settings menu. Fixed by disconnecting battery for 15 minutes to force ECM and compass module reset. |
| Jan | 2010 | 39680 | 0 | Electric door lock mechanism sensor failed on driver's side door. The car could no longer determine if door was locked or not, so the "door locked" light on driver's door was lit at all times when car was running, even if door wasn't locked. |
| Mar | 2011 | 58900 | 10 | Roof-mounted whip antenna broke off at base. Caused by water infiltration in antenna that caused it to corrode internally. |
| Feb | 2012 | 76000 | 200 | Air recycle flap motor failed, blocking the flap in the recycle position, causing excessive window fogging when driving. Since HVAC was disassembled, also changed blower motor as a preventative measure because it was getting noisy. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 48000 | 0 | Warning chime for having lights on no longer worked. |
| Sep | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Door locking mechanism was not working correctly. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Also brake lights did not work, reverse lights came on when brake pedal was depressed. Ordered and replaced brake light switch, also under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | Airbag fault sensor connector went bad. Replaced part, took about 2 hours. Covered by warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | Airbag light on seat belt sensor non-functional. Apparently not covered vwoa after much coercion paid for just the part and I have to pay labor. |
| Feb | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | Seatbelt sensor for airbag failed, new seatbelt fastener required. I called VOA to complain they sent me a new fastener and I installed it myself. Replaced seatbelt, noticed airbag light still came back on.. Dealer had open recall for under seat sensor dealer fixed sensor and reset light. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | A/C was totally dead. Replaced compressor, condenser, and two valves |
| Jun | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Passenger seat belt retractor failed and left the belt inoperable, hanging slack. Replaced under warranty. Required two visits, the second lasting several hours. |
| Dec | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | High beams non-functional due to shutter motor failing. Required ordering of new motor and controller, which have been on order for two weeks now. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 50000 | 200 | One of the HID headlamps burned out. Purchased new headlamp and attempted to replace myself unsuccessfully. Took to dealer to reinsert bulbs. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 54000 | 1900 | A/C STOPPED AROUND 51,000 MILES,CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR,DEALER CALLED AND SAID THAT THE AC WAS BLOWING COOL AIR,NOT COLD.THEN SAID THAT THEY CHECKED COMPRESSURE OIL AND FOUND METAL PARTICALS SO THE TOTAL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 57000 | 0 | Airbag Warning Light and Recall for ignition coils |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Air Conditioner compressor seized. New compressor, evaporator, & expansion chamber ordered and installed under warranty. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Sirius module failed, center arm rest would not lock into place, Navigation screen on MFD failed. New Sirius module, arm rest, & gauge cluster ordered and installed under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 43000 | 0 | airbag fault / problem in passenger seatbelt |
| Jul | 2009 | 50000 | 100 | compressor blew apart. replaced all parts of the A/C |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Problem with radio. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Power lumbar in the driver seat stopped functioning. Servos and motors replaced under warranty. Navigation system locked up. Dealer flashed to latest firmware, which fixed the problem. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First airbag malfunction light. Determined to be a faulty igniter. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Second airbag malfunction light. Another faulty igniter replaced. | |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Third airbag malfunction light. Airbag harness under driver seat repaired under recall. All four ignition coils also replaced during the same visit (another recall). | |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | Fourth airbag malfunction light. Entire harness replaced under recall. | |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Short in electrical system of passenger side mirror turn signal. Dealer replaced mirror signal electronics unit. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Low pressure switch | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Replace flapper valves (2) inside dash, these are valves controlling air flow for heat and A/C and they were making a slapping noise. Order parts. Flapper valves replaced, successful. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Ipod hookup was not playing well so it was replaced under cerified warranty at no cost to me |
| Sep | 2012 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Defective door lock actuator. |
| Jan | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Defective power door lock actuator caused (1) fuel pump not to prime upon opening driver's door and (2) windows to not open/close when inserting key in driver's door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Rattle coming from HVAC unit at center of the dash. Fixed. Water in the spare tire well, replaced drain plug. Rear windshield wiper spray director fell off, replaced. | |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 32860 | 0 | airbag warning light appeared: replaced wiring to passenger side airbag (repair covered under VW CPO warranty) |
| Aug | 2012 | 36360 | 0 | Fan only works on High, Resistor replaced - covered under VW CPO warranty |
| Apr | 2013 | 41220 | 185 | Airbag Sensor light on- passenger airbag required replacement |
| May | 2013 | 41540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Grinding of gears for the recirc flapper. Fixed by breaking one of the plastic pins on the flapper, letting the gears reset their position and then re-gluing the pin back in place. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | AC compressor seized. Compressor, condenser, receiver/drier replaced. Hoses and evaporator cleaned. System recharged. |
| Jan | 2008 | 23000 | 45 | All rotating steering wheel controls, lights and horn stopped working. Air bag light came on. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 6000 | 0 | "NO SAT RADIO" displayed intermittently. Dealer said they couldn't duplicate. Has since been fixed under TSB which will be reported for next month. |
| Nov | 2006 | 8000 | 0 | "No Sat Radio" displayed when turning on. First trip to dealer told VW wasn't aware of the issue. A TSB was issued 2 weeks later. |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 51000 | 0 | Airbag sensor showed faulty passenger seat airbag. Dealer replaced airbag in the seat. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Dome lights failed to operate with doors opening and closing. Dealer diagnosed faulty lighting unit and ordered part. Dealer successfully replaced faulty dome light unit. Also performed VW Recall 03 (ECM software update). |
| May | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Driver's power window express feature not working. Replaced faulty window motor. Now driver's door won't unlock with remote! Total warranty repairs since new $7500! Replaced tail light assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 44000 | 140 | Door lock module (Driver side) that was replaced when car had 6,500 was defective again at 43,000. Somewhat common issue with Mark IV and V Rabbits/Golfs. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Passenger door window stuck in closed position. Power window fixed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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