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2004 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 201070000 miUS $60 | Replaced thermostat and topped off coolant. 45 minute job done in driveway. | ||
| Apr 201073000 miUS $135 | Water pump began squeaking when hot due to a loose plastic plug behind the pump's pulley. Pump worked fine, just noisy. Replaced at home by me. Fairly simple job. | ||
| Jun 2012104000 mi | Car was slow starting. Found corrosion on battery terminals. Cleaned connections. Problem gone. | ||
| Dec 2013118000 miUS $20 | Replaced driver's side low beam bulb. | ||
| Mar 2014120000 miUS $15 | Side marker lens melted at the bulb socket. | ||
| Jan 2015US $75 | Driver's side outer tie rod end was worn out. I purchased the part and a local mechanic replaced it in about 20 minutes. | ||
| Sep 2017176000 miUS $20 | Replaced blown passenger side low beam headlight bulb. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201180000 mi | Hood support strut failed, hatch struts worn; all replaced. Hood latch handle detached from mechanism; secured with wire loop. | ||
| Apr 2018132000 miUS $1000 | Fuel pump failed, mass airflow sensor intermittent failure | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201190000 miUS $771 | The car failed to start intermittently starting in February. Had 5 trips with 4 tows to 3 different repair services, finally identified when the problem persisted. It turned out to be the fuel pump, which in turn, burned out the fuel pump relay. catastrophic ball joint failure | ||
| Dec 2014126000 miUS $400 | Sway bar links worn, | ||
| Mar 2017144000 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump failed, worn by after market skid plate rubbing on a coupling | ||
| Nov 2017152000 miUS $1042 | Water pump failed | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201591000 miUS $550 | Dash cluster malfunction. Unable to repair, thus needed to be replaced. Car functions fine either way, just an annoyance. | ||
| Mar 2017113000 miUS $600 | New lower control arms. Thermostat housing had hairline crack. Replaced it. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Florida, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Apr 200767849 miUS $3751 | Replaced rear differential and Haldex unit | ||
| Jan 2009106000 miUS $50 | Headlight out. | ||
| Aug 2010138000 miUS $278 | antenna mount replaced | ||
| Feb 2011145700 miUS $355 | temperature sensor replaced | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201048300 mi | Driver window detached from regulator clips. | ||
| May 201040000 miUS $360 | A/C expansion valve replacement. | ||
| Feb 201267000 mi | Repaired the driver door lock microswitch. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| May 200834000 mi | Cooling fans were dead, A/C needed recharge | ||
| Oct 200847000 miUS $350 | Strut top bushing and bearings need to be replaced. Very loose steering and popping sound. Tire wear and odd braking also was symptom. Also changed Oil, oil filter, Haldex fluid and filter. Excessive rattle and squeak in center console area, Around HVAC and radio. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2012US $560 | Car began overheating and flashing STOP warning, towed vehicle to shop where parts were ordered/installed. I paid total cost for parts/labor. Replaced plastic coolant pipe with Gruven metal part as preventative maintenance. | ||
| Jul 201259200 miUS $650 | Temp gauge not reading accurately, AC compressor & control unit & fans not working. No cold air. | ||
| Feb 201362100 mi | AC compressor had failed. Replaced with the new factory unit. | ||
| Jan 201463000 miUS $800 | Car first began to idle poorly, displayed MIL/CEL, squeaked loudly during cold startup, then it failed to startup. As a result I replaced the alternator, plugs & coil packs. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 2012234260 miC $350 | Rear brakes and rotors and emergency brake cables | ||
2004 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
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| Volkswagen R32 in Kentucky, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 |
2004 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jul 201384500 miUS $300 | Rubber gasket at axle was torn, needed replacement. | ||
| Nov 201387000 mi | air intake valve started to fail | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201073000 miUS $600 | Front struts were worn out. Front brakes were worn, rotors warped. Front CA bushings worn out. Turbo waste gate malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. Front struts were worn out. Front brakes were worn, rotors warped. Front CA bushings worn out. Turbo waste gate malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201076000 miUS $600 | EGR hose blew out, needed to be replaced. EGR hose blew out, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 201181000 miUS $700 | Replaced EGR Replaced EGR | ||
| Apr 201298300 miUS $500 | Front driver and passenger side wheel bearings and hubs were growling loudly. Mechanic replaced both sets (with OEM parts) and problem went away. Also new tires installed. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada - Jun 2006 | |||
| Feb 200521700 mi | Glow Plug Relay replaced | ||
| Jun 200627900 mi | Injection System replace: below average fuel economy | ||
2004 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012100940 miC $600 | Main fan broke | ||
2004 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201180000 miUS $704 | Water pump failure while driving. Replaced thermostat & coolant temp sensor myself to no avail, then took it to repair shop. Shop replaced water pump and timing belt. | ||
| Feb 2013100700 mi | Failed catalytic converter. | ||
| Dec 2013110000 miUS $30 | Replaced faulty driver's door lock actuator assembly. | ||
| Dec 2014125000 miUS $100 | Replaced rusty oil pan. | ||
| Feb 2016138600 miUS $400 | Replaced failing original exhaust system with cat-back aftermarket system. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Golf 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017123000 miUS $250 | Clutch failure | ||
| May 2018125000 miUS $800 | Control arms, struts, ball joints, inner & outer tie rods rear axle beam bushings. | ||
| Jun 2018125000 miUS $400 | Tires | ||
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Illinois, United States Jun 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Mar 200944000 miUS $1 | I cleared a blocked sunroof drain tube that was causing a water leak into the interior, then vacuumed and deodorized the carpet. | ||
| Mar 201051000 miUS $300 | Airbag Fault light came on and problem fixed by replacing a wiring harness under driver seat. Replaced the fuse block located on top of battery due to melted terminal surrounding fuse. | ||
| Dec 201055000 mi | driver's side window glass became detached from window regulator, removed door panel and place glass back into window regulator. No new parts required, nothing was actually broken, just detached. | ||
| Apr 201157000 miUS $125 | Front wheel bearing failure. Resolved problem by replacing wheel bearing and wheel hub. | ||
2004 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Nov 200937200 miC $300 | Secondary air pump replacement Broken coil spring | ||
| Sep 201362000 miC $50 | Replaced both worn-out hatchback struts. $50 for parts, 10 minutes to replace. | ||
| Jun 201466340 miC $268 | Replace faulty oxygen sensor Replace broken antenna cable Replaced faulty turn signal relay | ||
| Oct 201575120 mi | Replace diverter valve Replaced ball joint and bushings Replaced broken coil spring | ||
| Feb 201783700 miC $600 | Repaired and repainted rusting front quarter panels. | ||
| Jan 201885560 miC $50 | Replaced failed hatchback strut (failed because it was not properly installed) | ||
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