2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2003

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 203 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI.

2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

225680 mi Hatch latch 
35700 mi Driver seat adjuster and upright seat. The adjuster broke off in my hand, maybe pulled too hard, the seat back started to squeak in the frame, dealer replaced both. 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD

226100 mi

US $285
Front passenger window regulator detached from window, window fell into door. The window was undamaged and reattached to regulator. 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

111800 mi

C $60
Protective cover under the car was lost and new one was added 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

145000 mi

US $550
Fuel pump stopped working. Replaced myself with Airtex pump from AutoZone. 
3819 mi 1-Repaired condensation in side marker blinker. 2-Repaired loose door trim under passenger door 3-Ignition Coils replaced (under recall) 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

90000 mi

US $200
Glove box assembly fell out of dash. Epoxied brackets to mount it back in dash. 
90300 mi

US $125
Two wheel studs broken on left rear. 

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2003 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Other Problems

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