2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs for which no Engine 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 Engine problem frequency.
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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability through December 31, 2012
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 | 39 Rabbit 2.5s, 9.4 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 69100 miles Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.46 |
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| 2007 | Volkswagen GTI | 41 GTIs, 8.7 months of data per GTI, average 74200 miles Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.57 |
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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
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| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Burning oil |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Engine light on. Replace valve. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 66500 | 500 | O2 sensor bad; not happy as the other sensor was replaced just a year ago. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | O2 sensor failure - covered under warranty | |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 57000 | 0 | Oil being pushed out past the oil cap seal. Replaced PCV system. |
| Dec | 2011 | 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 | |
| Sep | 2011 | 76000 | 1200 | Timing belt and idler pulley. Camshaft follower and coolant flush. All fully preventive. |
| Jan | 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 New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 74700 | 550 | Sensor bad in coolant reservoir. Reservoir/sensor assembly replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 55700 | 0 | Car was hesitating under heavy load (driving fast up the Rocky Mountains), but would recover under normal driving conditions or if the car was turned off for a couple of minutes. Dealer replaced a faulty fuel sensor. No problems since. |
| Dec | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | Oil rings replaced due to abnormal oil consumption. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 22320 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 32220 | 0 | Fuel line sensor replaced. It was causing a check engine light and was included in a recall. |
| Aug | 2010 | 38280 | 0 | Engine cooling fan failed. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Engine light (replaced PCV valve), dash rattle addressed | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Engine light (tumble flap motor malfunctioned once, reset light), dash rattle addressed again. Door that was not aligned properly because the dealer did not put the panel back into place correctly after tinting windows was fixed (not car's fault there). | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Engine light because of tumble flap motor malfunction again. Replaced tumble flap motor. Dealer actually replaced the clip they broke when tinting windows on door but they broke door microswitch in the process - not car's fault. (Found out later). | |
| Mar | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Engine light for something (think PCV replaced again). Dash rattle again --- actually fixed it for a while. Replaced door microswitch because they broke it while fixing something else they broke on the car. Last time at this dealer. |
| Nov | 2009 | 35700 | 0 | Engine light due to LPFP sensor, replaced LPFP sensor. All repairs to date have been under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 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 | |
| Dec | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | Replaced Turbo bypass valve (AKA Diverter Valve). The original DV was prone to failure, replacement was 'D' revision piston style. |
| May | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Intake manifold flapper valve failed and was replaced (possibly along with a ECU reflash) |
| Jun | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Engine made terrible awful noise, misfired @ 2k rpms and above, would not rev above 4k. Noise stopped prior to arrival at dealership, but misfires persisted. Magically corrected itself somehow? I call bullshit. Dealer denies responsibility |
| Jul | 2010 | 45700 | 0 | Check engine light returned 45 minutes after leaving dealer, returned to dealer the next day. 1 mile out from dealer light turns off. Dealer says no codes present. Test drove and still none. Sounds fishy. |
| Sep | 2010 | 47000 | 80 | Came in for excessive oil consumption and check engine light. Part replaced for check engine light (which later returned) and part ordered (not yet installed). Had oil replaced and weighed and began oil consumption test |
| Oct | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Came in for completion of oil consumption test. Results were apparently hard to interpret, seemed likes piston rings may be the culprit. Checked the rings, found damage too extensive to repair. Replaced entire engine. |
| Nov | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | CEL came on, turbo bypass valve (or diverter valve) was found found to have torn) and it was replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 55000 | 51 | Oil filter housing cracked, was replaced. Not a part covered by warranty. Car threw check code for underboost, recirculation valve replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Turbocharger needed replacing, parts ordered. Turbocharger replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | PVC System had a TSB. Fuel pump had a TSB |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | 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 | |
| Jan | 2013 | 104300 | 180 | Car was misfiring, throwing CEL's. Mechanic ran fuel injector cleaner through it. |
| Feb | 2013 | 105700 | 0 | Misfires again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Check engine light came on for air intake. Required known ECU flash. |
| Mar | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Fuel tank vapor valve stuck - continuous clicking trying to open. |
| Dec | 2012 | 92000 | 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 |
| Feb | 2009 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Fuel pump went out after being in body shop for two months, causing car to stall. Fuel might have gone bad? VW replaced for free under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Replaced engine control module power relay | |
| Mar | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Dead ECU. |
| Sep | 2012 | 104000 | 320 | EPC light, replaced crank sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 117000 | 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 Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 161700 | 350 | Check engine light was periodically on. It was discovered that the front O2 sensor wiring was shorting out. O2 sensor was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 210000 | 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 | |
| Jul | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Vehicle stalled without warning in traffic. Low fuel sensor malfunction caused engine to shut down. |
| Nov | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Car stalling from "overheating solenoid." |
| 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 Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | CEL on diagnostic tool points to EVAP issue |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Bad coil pack. Bad timing belt due to a defective piece of engine cover rubbing the belt. Took shop over a week of trial and error to solve problem. In the end I ended up having an entire timing belt job done at 18000 miles. |
| Jul | 2011 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 78000 | 291 | Replaced intake manifold control motor Replaced cracked vacuum pump hose. Scheduled oil change. |
| Jul | 2012 | 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 | CEL due to flapper motor. Replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 35960 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 36580 | 0 | Faulty mass air flow. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | PCV Valve replacement and check engine light reset. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Intake manifold flap motor fixed under warranty. | |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 15500 | 0 | Check engine light came on at 24 500 km, went off by itself at around 25 100 km, after a ~200 km trip. |
| Jun | 2008 | 16740 | 0 | Check Engine light again at 27000 km. This time it's a misfire on Cylinder 2. Reset computer by disconnecting battery for 15 minutes to clear CEL. |
| Sep | 2008 | 20460 | 0 | Manufacturer TSB for intake flap motor replacement that was causing the frequent Check Engine lights. |
| Sep | 2011 | 69440 | 650 | Relay 167 failed, causing the ECU to stop seeing 4 critical sensors. This caused the ECU to shut down the turbocharger and put the engine in limp mode. |
| Nov | 2011 | 71920 | 0 | Extremely rough idle and check engine light when cold-starting engine. Dealership replaced injector for Cylinder 3 and R&R intake manifold. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | 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 Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 16120 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 42160 | 0 | Fuel cap warning light came on, leading up to a MIL. Minor EVAP leap detected, vacuum hose replaced as per TSB. |
| Jun | 2012 | 50840 | 0 | Timing belt tensioner squeaking / chirping noises on cold starts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53940 | 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 | |
| Apr | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Typo on previous entry: the mileage was 59,000, not 54,000. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | Cold start issues. Intermittent fuel cut-out. Dealer replaced the air-intake sensor. Helped with the cold start issue. Still have an issue with the fuel cut-out. |
| Apr | 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 | |
| Jul | 2012 | 56000 | 875 | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,COLD START MISFIRE,DEALER SAID THE CAR WAS FIXED,CAR SAT FOR 4 HOURS,RESTARTED, ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON,BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR,THEY SAID THAT THEY NEED TO KEEP CAR.WAS TOLD THAT THEY REPLACED 2 INJECTORS |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Sudden loss of turbo boost pressure driving. Determined to be a faulty diverter valve. | |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Mexico, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 61380 | 300 | Mass oxygen sensor replaced @76,000 kilometers |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Radiator Fan Assembly replaced since 1 of 2 radiator fans had failed, causing remaining working radiator fan to operate at above "normal" speed to make up for cooling loss. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Sluggish performance and transmission roughness. |
| Aug | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 60000 | 0 | Bad catalytic converter. |
| Dec | 2012 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Valve cover gasket |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 75300 | 250 | Cam follower failed. |
| May | 2010 | 75700 | 1500 | Intake cam fuel pump lobe heavily worn. |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Intake Flap Motor failed. CEL set. Part ordered. Parts replaced, code cleared. |
| Sep | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | CEL came on again. Took to dealer, found that the new Intake Flap Motor had failed. Ordered another. Scheduled appointment to return for installation. Replaced intake flap motor. Code cleared. |
| May | 2010 | 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 Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | KNOCKING AT IDLE. FORWARD O2 SENSOR REPLACED. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 65000 | 130 | Vacuum hose leak - no power brakes and unstable idle. |
| Apr | 2011 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 71700 | 550 | Engine cooling system drained, flushed and refilled. Thermostat replaced as preventative maintenance. |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 80 | Oil Filter Housing leaking. Replaced with new OEM part. |
| Dec | 2011 | 79000 | 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 New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 70700 | 40 | wire was frayed on spark plug |
| Jul | 2012 | 76000 | 0 | Erased trouble code before inspection failed inspection needed to drive it before going to inspect. Just driving around waiting for system to be ready |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 9920 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 18600 | 0 | ignition coil TSB; no signs of failure yet |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 56000 | 40 | Car ran rough on startup in morning, obvious misfire, code indicated cyl 1 misfired. Replaced faulty ignition coil, problem fixed. |
| Nov | 2010 | 56000 | 23 | A second ignition coil failed (2 failures of original coils within a month), not covered by existing VW recall on coils, VW not willing to reimburse. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | 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 Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 51000 | 483 | Replaced and sealed oil pan gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 72700 | 0 | Secondary Air Injection pump is having difficulties setting readiness; this is a requirement in PA for emissions testing and have logged 1000 miles trying to let the ECU set the readiness. It has not as of today. |
| 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 | |
| Aug | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | ECP and MIL lights on. Reflash of ECU solved the problem. Also had the 30K miles service performed. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 56000 | 120 | Intake manifold motor failure |
| Jun | 2011 | 90000 | 400 | Engine idle surging. PCV valve replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 140000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | VW pre-TSB courtesy preventive replacement of all four ignition coils. I smell coolant smell inside the car, suspected the heater core. Dealer performed pressure test of cooling system ("...pressurized cooling system for an hour...") but found no leaks. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 86000 | 250 | The MIL (check engine) light came on and the dealer diagnosed it as a small leak in the evaporative emission system. The dealer replaced a hose. CEL came back on 2 days later. Dealer is trying to figure out next steps. |
| Apr | 2012 | 86300 | 95 | It was found that the wastegate had a small leak which was causing a check engine light. The wastegate was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Intermittent hard start when the engine is cold. The engine will just crank maybe 10 times and won't start. If you turn the car off and try again, it will start right up Dealer could not replicate. Updated ECU. |
| Mar | 2010 | 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 California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | Replaced warped timing belt cover (rubbing on pulley)under warranty. No further problems with this item. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 36000 | 0 | Previous "software update" rapair turned up failed air control in intake runner and triggered Check Engine light. Dealer had part on hand and made repair. Successful. |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | 40 | Dealer changed oil and filter to begin oil consumption test and said that VWs are known for using more oil than usual. |
| Mar | 2010 | 53000 | 0 | Dealer completed 3000 mile oil consumption test. Recorded use rate of one quart per 2000 miles. Stated that one quart per 1200 miles is acceptable. Oil used was Castrol SynTek 5W-40. |
| Oct | 2010 | 63000 | 128 | Engine stumbled at speed and EPC light came on. Went out after restart. Dealer found code P1603 (Control Module Defective Sporadic). VW TSB and Tech Line advised "clear code, wait and see". No problems in two weeks. Drives fine. |
| Mar | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | Engine ran rough on cold start, CEL flashed. Smoothed out and CEL went off. Dealer reported code P303 - random misfire no. 3 cylinder with related service bulletin. All OK now. |
| Jul | 2012 | 89000 | 425 | Replaced faulty turbo relief valve (CEL code low turbo pressure) and loss of power. |
| Sep | 2012 | 90000 | 1300 | Replaced timing belt, tensioners and water pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 73000 | 111 | turbo diverter valve broken with a torn diaphragm, replaced with a new/redesigned valve. took me less than an hour |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 30700 | 0 | PCV valve failure, replaced under warranty. Car runs but idles badly, check engine light on. |
| Jun | 2012 | 52000 | 500 | Electronic throttle failure - multiple warning lights simultaneously. Throttle body and wiring replaced by dealer. Common fault, but out of warranty. Asked VW for goodwill - claim denied so I had to pay full cost of repair. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 48800 | 0 | Brought it into the dealership because my check engine light came on intermittently over a two day period. A sensor on the turbo was going haywire... fixed on the spot, free under warranty. |
| Feb | 2012 | 93000 | 0 | The only other unrepaired problem was a Check Engine light which I scanned and it turned out to be a cylinder misfire, probably an old sparkplug or something, so I didn't bother with it. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | CEL caused by intake flapper motor sensor - out of range. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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