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2005 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 61 repairs.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Vermont, United States Mar 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2010143200 mi | New struts in the back | ||
| Nov 2010151915 miUS $111 | Replaced both tail light bulbs and fuse for L/R bulb Replaced both taillight bulbs and fuse for L/R bulb | ||
| Sep 2011162000 miUS $452 | Removed and replaced front strut bearing, inspected rotors, inspected inoperable latch on rear hatch. | ||
| Jan 2012170000 miUS $1140 | fuel filtered clogged up, no power above 2000 rpm rear hatch lock cylinder corroded & frozen, could not open hatch. | ||
| Apr 2012172700 miUS $299 | Wheel bearing loose and noisy. Replaced. | ||
| Nov 2013195700 miUS $300 | Wheel bearing worn out tie rod was loose. | ||
| Jun 2014203000 miUS $400 | Replaced right front control arm, bearing | ||
| Jul 2014203700 miUS $800 | Replaced starter Replaced motor for rear wiper | ||
| Oct 2014207500 miUS $300 | replaced the struts | ||
2005 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012110000 miUS $128 | Corroded Cable from Battery to Starter | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Dominican Republic Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014101680 mi$250 | Air conditioner did not work because radiator fan was damaged. Replaced fan and air conditioner now works. | ||
2005 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200850000 mi | Heater motor | ||
| May 201070000 miUS $1794 | Fuel tank, fuel pump | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201085000 miUS $286 | The wiring harness in the driver's door needed to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201079360 miC $40 | Replace glow plug | ||
| Dec 201083080 miC $90 | replaced a glow plug | ||
2005 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 2014109000 miUS $600 | new compressor | ||
2005 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Apr 200840000 mi | Electrical issue - driver vanity light out. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200845000 mi | Transmission pan was leaking. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200955000 miUS $800 | Thermostat replaced. Broken bracket was welded for exhaust system. Also replaced front struts. replaced struts and strut mounts (wear and tear). Also had bracket welded which holds parts of exhaust system. | ||
| Feb 201059000 mi | At low speeds and when stopped, the steering would make a slight clunking sound. Our mechanic wasn't completely certain about the reason for the problem but he said that the strut repair was a likely cause. The check engine light was going on intermittently. The guys at Autozone thought it was a sensor issue related to the catalytic coverter (which I know is sometimes over-diagnosed). My mechanic thought it could have been a loose or faulty gas-cap. | ||
2005 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015178000 miUS $2500 | Replaced Clutch. Replaced Timing chain,. Really normal MX. Not bad for 175k miles | ||
2005 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 2014187180 mi | Turbo boost cuts out on long up-hills, code is weak boost. Mechanic found loose sensor wire and tightened it. This did not fix the problem. | ||
| Jan 2015188170 mi | Turbo would cut out going up a long hill in low gear. Found a missing nut on the pipe from the turbo to the intercooler allowing the pipe to flex too much. Replaced nut. Problem remains. Turbo would cut out going up a long hill in low gear. Found a missing nut on the pipe from the turbo to the intercooler allowing the pipe to flex too much. Replaced nut. | ||
| Mar 2015191580 miC $400 | A ball joint was destroyed by road hazard (foot deep craters in the ice that wasn't removed from our city roads). Ball joint was replaced. Tires and wheels ok, but a shake in the motor ever since, and I have noticed a drop in the mileage. Serpentine drive belt was cracked, so it was replaced. There is quite a shake in the tensioner on the serpentine belt, not fixed. Battery was weak, having trouble starting car in the cold if sitting for more than a few days, or if below -10 degrees. (Car is a diesel). Battery replaced | ||
| Mar 2016205840 miC $425 | Front left axle was seized and wheel bearing needed replacement. | ||
| Aug 2016210800 miC $120 | Bushings on sway bar were shot and needed replacing. | ||
2005 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018US $3500 | Engine replacement. Engine overheated back in October. Turns out it was from a failed plastic part - a water pump to the radiator. Once the car engine was replaced, the transmission started to complain and didn't work correctly, and I ended up having to have that repaired, too. Transmission had failed after new engine was installed. Had the transmission repaired by a different vendor in Silver Spring, MD. Transmission was under warranty so my costs were around $900, but total repair was over $2,000. | ||
| Jul 2018127000 miUS $370 | Had fender painted. | ||
2005 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201587200 miUS $500 | brakes were leaking, needed flush, one new caliper | ||
| Dec 201689000 mi | Upper strut mounts needed replacing. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Louisiana, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201195000 miUS $620 | Alternator over-charging. Replaced alternator. | ||
| Apr 2018114000 miUS $90 | Replaced Battery | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Mar 201161000 miUS $1100 | Timing belt and water pump. | ||
| Mar 201377000 miUS $700 | replaced valve gasket cover and cam shaft tensioner | ||
| May 2017104000 miUS $250 | replaced gasket between transmission and axle. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Apr 201293700 mi | Wheel bearing. Seems to be a common issue with VW GTIs at the very least. The cost to DIY hardware costs nearly matches the total cost of having a reputable shop do it for you. | ||
| Jun 201297000 miUS $4 | HVAC Controls lighting was absent since I bought the car. Simple $1 light bulb that you can remove with an air tube piece typically used in fish tanks :-) Dealer wanted $60 to do this. | ||
| Sep 2014134000 miUS $350 | Crank Positioning sensor. | ||
| Apr 2015139500 miUS $23 | Brake Light Switch module defective and rear lights would not turn off. | ||
| Jul 2017167000 miUS $450 | Compressor clutch went, but just went ahead and replaced the entire compressor since they now sell them fully assembled and it then becomes a bolt off bolt on operation. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Delaware, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200840000 mi | Wheels/suspension make a noise when going over bunps. | ||
| Dec 200965000 mi | the drivers window fell off its clamp. It had to be reglued. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201039000 mi | Ignition coil on cylinder 1 died. It was replaced under VW's recall, free of charge. They also took care of 2 other recalls while I was there: The Rear Brake Light switch, and a Sunroof Drain problem. In and out in 1 hour. | ||
| Dec 201156000 mi | Replaced right rear wheel bearing. The dust cap had a crease in it when installed from factory and funneled water into the wheel bearing. Result? Rusted and needed replacement. Same happened with the left rear at 20,000 miles. | ||
| Sep 2017109000 miUS $186 | Noticed torn hoses during last oil change, also while driving, noticed specific oil smell. Replaced lower PCV hose and upper "y" hose. While driving down the road, heard a noise from the engine bay and the temperature light came on. When I got home, noticed leaking coolant from driver side. Figured out that it was the coolant flange (common failure part) and replaced it at the same time as the PCV hoses since they were in the same area. | ||
2004.5 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2008102000 miUS $1200 | Timing Belt and water pump. | ||
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