2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2000

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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%)

Chart based on 115 repairs.
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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (57%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 7 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

183000 mi

US $1050
Problems with driver's and right rear door lock: right rear would not lock properly. Driver's door lock could not be turned with the key and often would not lock; caused headlight-on warning not to work, and alarm sometimes failed to arm. 
194000 mi

US $500
Yet another door latch problem. Effing VW door latches! 
159000 mi

US $500
Windows came off clips that hold them, due to use when frozen (annual event). Reattached, half hour each, no new parts needed. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD

72540 mi

€46
Passenger window lift broke (2nd time) dropping window inside door during a rainstorm. Dealer wanted $250, said free replacement program over - thank-you VW. I taped the window up, replaced it myself. I improved the lift so it can not break again. 
79000 mi

US $400
Front window regulator clips. 

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2000 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

122000 mi

US $880
Power steering hose was reported leaking by previous mechanic so it was replaced. 
126000 mi

US $880
New power steering hose installed. 

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