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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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- 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 219 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 56000 mi US $199 |
Door lock wasn't working. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 65800 mi US $157 |
added 100 g of coolant |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
HID headlight bulb needed replacement |
| 81000 mi US $180 |
serpentine belt wore out and was replaced |
| 117 mi US $140 |
Ac control unit not sending power to high/low pressure sensor, no AC |
| 36000 mi US $150 |
Tire pressure sensor continues to have a mind of its own. |
| 96000 mi | Soon after airbag warning light came on, apparently new harness faulty. A third harness not faulty but a newer design reluctant to talk with sensors that control the airbag. Finally new circular spring installed in steering wheel and system reprogrammed. |
| 15500 mi | air conditioner was not working properly. Still making odd noise even after trip to dealer. Told refrigerant was overfilled, drained some, but problem still. |
| 93000 mi | AC never fully fixed. Just learned to live with it! |
| 99000 mi | Replace fan Passenger door and window failed. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 55800 mi A $950 |
Air conditioning was intermittent and near the end almost never blew cold air. VW wanted to replace the entire system. Found to be faulty control valve ($125 part). Cruise control stopped working. Cruise control stalk had to be replaced. Total cost was around $350. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54000 mi US $30 |
Headlight on one side went out, same side that once just needed to be reseated. Bulb burned out, replaced both. |
| 73600 mi US $90 |
Brake light out, daytime running lights out, light above drivers side visor mirror failed. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 68200 mi C $400 |
Electric lock failure |
| 77500 mi C $1100 |
alternator |
| 87380 mi C $50 |
Burnt headlights, again |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Headlamp, $100 for the bulb |
| 57000 mi US $750 |
Replaced air conditioning hose. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $500 |
Automatic door lock drivers side stopped working |
| 118000 mi US $3600 |
Door lock/open mechanism not working properly. Car would not recognize door was open most of the time. Would occasionally fail to unlock remotely. Would click/hum at times. |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 82 mi | Warranty Service - faulty TPMS module |
2009 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 11000 mi | Driver side window switch broke. Replaced under warranty |
| 44000 mi | 40,000 scheduled routine maintenance involved brakes & belts inspection / replacement, passenger head light / electrical inspection, lubrication of various parts, replacement of fluids, for an estimated $550+ at dealer. Took the car elsewhere for $250. |
| 66000 mi US $350 |
The electrical motor that diverts the airflow to the heater died. |
| 88000 mi US $650 |
Battery died and alternator wasn't charging battery. |
| 121800 mi US $125 |
Passenger side Daytime Running Light was causing the replace light warning to go off. Dealer replaced the light as well as both side marker lights. |
| 61380 mi C $360 |
Alternator replaced |
| 15000 mi | Airbag light came on. Microsensor in seatbelt buckle had to be replaced |
| 19000 mi | POD sensor under passenger seat no longer detects person in seat so airbag for passenger is disabled. Went in for repair, sensor arrived damaged from warehouse. New part on order. |
| 19800 mi | Replaced POD sensor |
| 29000 mi | PODS module under seat for detecting passenger defective causing airbag light to come on. New PODS sensor ordered and I will be notified when it arrives. |
| 30800 mi | PODS module was replaced |
| 112000 mi US $100 |
City lights had to be replaced. Impossible to reach with hands or without possibly crushing something. Repair had to be done at dealership. |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
A/C suddenly started blowing warm while traveling. Took it to a local shop who evacuated and recharged the system. |
| 29000 mi US $215 |
Replaced battery that was still operable but going on 5 years old based on Summer 2008 manufacture date. |
| 71300 mi | Radio would not turn on after turning on the car one day. Changed fuses, but had no effect. Living without it. |
| 15000 mi | Driver side electric window regulator defective Steering wheel clock spring defective, making clunking and chafing noises. Driver side electric window regulator defective. After removing the door blade and performing the work, the door would not fit - completely misaligned when they screwed it together. It took 3 trips, an external body shop, and 5 days to fix |
| 19000 mi US $1004 |
Replaced entire driver side airbag unit - creaking and clicking noises not recognized by VW. Cost $1004. Work done at an independent shop to perfection. |
| 48000 mi US $600 |
Key fob failed, spare key fob defective, had to replace and program new fob |
| 53000 mi | Rear hatch release on rear hatch stopped working, $256. Head unit stopped working, CD stuck. Replaced head unit with JVC aftermarket unit, $463. Rear defroster not working, cable broken in hatch. Repaired for free. |
| 35000 mi | The lock/unlock button on the driver's side door has a bulb that occasionally flickers when cold. Dealer could not duplicate the condition so no repair was done. |
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