2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Replace coolant temperature sensor. | |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Replace transmission part number 09A-300-036-DX. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Repaired rear hatch wiring, door won't lock. Readjusted hinges in front and rear doors to stop doors from rubbing and chipping paint. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 23560 | 0 | Suspension, Right Front; Needed Replacement Parts. |
| Sep | 2009 | 25420 | 20 | Car hinge improperly set causes front left door to rub against rear left door upon closing. Finger nail size paint missing showing rust where the top left door tip is rubbing against left rear door. Left rear door also missing paint with rust. |
| Mar | 2010 | 28520 | 0 | Sunroof rattles at highway speeds when open. Gradual onset. Left front headlights went out for about a month then mysteriously came back by itself. Told can not find fault. The car occasionally loses power (possibly limp mode) with no check engine lights or similar in colder winter days. The problem goes away when the engine is restarted the second time immediately after onset of problem. |
| Jul | 2010 | 32240 | 45 | Car entering limp mode, previously only in winter. Last visit could not duplicate problem. This summer the problem came back and come on whenever full power is requested, also check engine light. Turbocharger vanes seized up, replaced. Moonroof developed leaks through passenger side drain hose. Recall was performed to trim the hose to prevent clogging. Center console clip mechanism broke, replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 34100 | 1050 | Signal Switch ticker malfunction. Continues to tick after returning from left/right turn. Replaced switch. Left front headlight went out again, didn't come back by itself this time around. Apparently front right headlight leak also. Light bulb replaced in left, replaced right headlight assembly. Front right bearing making noise, needed replacement. Replaced front right wheel bearing. Rear windshield washer sprayer hose clogged or nozzle clogged. Replace rear washer hose. |
| Nov | 2011 | 44640 | 70 | Exhaust bracket broken. Needed to be rewelded to chasis mount points. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 98000 | 1700 | Left and right CV shafts. Temp sensor. Door ajar sensor. |
| May | 2012 | 105500 | 145 | Condenser fan (drivers side) stopped working and was replaced by myself. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 67000 | 136 | Output shaft seal started a slow leak. I removed the passenger side CV axle and replaced the bad output shaft seal. I then drained and refilled the manual transmission gear lube. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 50840 | 500 | Ignition coil(s) were giving out bad voltage to the spark plugs. The whole coil/wires and plugs as a whole unit were replaced since they came as a kit. The repair shop mentioned it was "early" for this repair to occur. |
| Oct | 2012 | 69200 | 400 | replacement of rotors and pads on rear only - original since new |
| Mar | 2013 | 75640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 13640 | 0 | Power Windows failed |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | Cruise control was not setting properly. The GTI did have a control module replace a long time ago by another dealer. Dealer #2 reported that the pin on that module that controls cruise functions was bent by Dealer #1. Loaner was provided by dealer/VWo |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 55000 | 60 | Replaced engine coolant temperature sensor (on own - not at shop. cost reflects parts only.) |
| Nov | 2009 | 60000 | 135 | replaced 1 halogen headlight ($35), had block heater installed ($100). |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 9300 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 9300 | 94 | fuel line vibration |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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