2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Volkswagen Golf 2.5 | 24 Golf 2.5s, 10.3 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 26200 miles Small sample size. Join or 24 Golf 2.5s, 10.3 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 26200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2010 | Volkswagen GTI | 85 GTIs, 10.2 months of data per GTI, average 28800 miles 42 |
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| 2010 | Volkswagen Golf diesel | 79 Golf diesels, 10.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 38500 miles 45 |
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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Hong Kong, China | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 14260 | 0 | Shaking when engaging 2nd gear from 1st |
| Nov | 2012 | 15500 | 150 | shaking when engaging 2nd gear malfunction of parking sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 16740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Israel | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 1640 | 0 | Car stopped in the middle of a ride. towed, scanned- electrical problem. Fuel pump failure. Pump replaced. The dealer sent some fuel to check if this was the problem. Waiting to the resaults. I'm sure the fuel was OK. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Malaysia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 22320 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 24180 | 500 | Rattling sound from left rear door. Service fixed the absorber realign the bushes. 2nd issue rear cup holder accidentally open and stepped by my son, maybe the position is not quite right. |
| Dec | 2011 | 31620 | 0 | the catalytic converter lit up. After servicing ok again, dealer advised that the fuel filter maybe dirty. question is why catalytic converter lights is lit up? |
| Dec | 2012 | 51460 | 0 | Aircond fan faulty |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Auto Up function on driver window switch stopped working, replaced the window switches under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Manifold intake replacement |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Replaced intake manifold due to bad sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Plastic clips that hold the trunk lid were broken off before car was purchased. Dealer installed new back trim under warranty |
| Oct | 2012 | 23700 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Took it to VW of Van Nuys who stated that there was a broken rod in the intake manifold. |
| Nov | 2012 | 24300 | 0 | Tire Pressure System needed to be reset as I was getting an indicator on my dash display |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | Intake Manifold fluttering--replaced under warranty |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Replaced stereo speaker in the rear door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System light stayed on. It was a software glitch, a service bulletin item that was fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | a while back before it got cold, my "check tire pressure" gauge became lit. The dealer mentioned service bulletin fix for this issue. Once the reflash was done the problem was resolved. |
| Aug | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | The car was making a snapping/click noise sometimes when reversing and steering left. Tech found the transmission mount to be undertorqued and tightened it. The noise still occurs at times but less often and not as loud. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 11780 | 0 | Plastic rad fan cracked and broke. Replaced with new fan. |
| Jan | 2012 | 23560 | 0 | Loud thunk from driver's door when driving over potholes/broken pavement. Service tech also heard the noise on a test drive, replaced all the door clips, but door still makes exactly the same noise. |
| Apr | 2012 | 24180 | 0 | Car went back twice for same door clunking problem. Still not fixed. Service dept. now thinks noise is coming from B-pillar area. Car will go back to shop again. |
| May | 2012 | 24780 | 0 | Yet another day at the dealer and door clunk still not fixed. Dealer now says "they all do that". I'm done wasting time on this and will just live with it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced plastic trim surround on inside back light (hatch); pin that holds cargo cover broke off. Also performed scheduled 10,000 mile service under warranty (oil,filter, tire rotation). |
| Dec | 2011 | 27000 | 175 | #1 cylinder coil pack fried. Chose to have independent shop replace, rather than "dealing with dealer" nonsense. |
| May | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | auto-down driver's window switch replaced. TPMS fault replaced sunglasses holder TSB for rattling FPS speaker. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | All exterior door moldings were loose and had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | 3 windows out of 4 needed to be replaced. Front driver window was making noise. Front passenger window would not move up/down properly. Back passenger window totally broke and fell off track. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 6000 | 70 | Radio sometimes doesn't change stations, requiring a power off. The driver's door needed to be adjusted to stop a rattle, and the sound deadening was adjusted. |
| Dec | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Musty smell coming from air conditioning/heater. System was disinfected and cabin filter was replaced per TSB |
| Dec | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | The EPC light came on, and the gas mileage had dropped from the usual 25mpg to 15mpg. The throttle body was replaced under warranty. iPhone connectivity via the MDI system started dropping, and the phone was no longer charging, so the MDI cable was replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 35300 | 0 | The heater was blowing cold air, and a TSB called for a new temperature sensor in the cabin. The leather steering wheel had bad stitching when the car was purchased, but more stitching came out from use. VW exchanged the old steering wheel for a new one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 47000 | 235 | ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Dealer maintained possession of car. Resolution pending. |
| Apr | 2012 | 47000 | 1750 | ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Replaced fuel pump, no success. replaced ECU, repair successful. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | Clutch was squeaking - replaced entire clutch assembly free |
| Nov | 2012 | 41000 | 50 | Intake manifold faulty (common problem on TSI engine). Replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Bluetooth module intermittently failed. |
| Dec | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Fuel pump did not hold high enough pressure in the system when car was off, resulting in difficulty or inability to start the car after sitting for multiple hours. |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | 180 | Rear brake pads lasted only 30k miles Lower side window moldings warped |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 25420 | 0 | Wastegate rattle retention clip |
| Oct | 2011 | 26620 | 0 | Ended up with major brake noises / soft pedal after track day, just had it inspected. Brakes were fine, just slightly glazed, which wore off naturally. |
| Feb | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Lower control arm bushings needed replacement. |
| Oct | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | cam sensor failed, causing repeated engine stalling, and needed to be ordered/replaced. driver's side window button failed, needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Replaced a piece of broken trim covering the driver's B-pillar and seatbelt exit. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Passenger seat recline switch. Fix noisy front passenger door. |
| Sep | 2012 | 26000 | 200 | Battery replaced |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 12300 | 0 | Dealer reset Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor control module to eliminate constant low tire pressure light which was inaccurate since all tires were at recommended inflation pressure. |
| Apr | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System had to be reset by the dealer again. This is the second time this has occurred. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Driver side window switches for front windows were loose. Replaced at dealership under original warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Noticed turbo rattle. When I brought it in for routine maitenance I mentioned it to my advisor. They found the TSB and made arrangements to order the parts. But I never got around to fixing it. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | Leaking fuel injector. Car wouldn't start. |
| Nov | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | Two days after getting a fuel injector fixed the car died on me and threw another CEL. It was determined to be a Cam timing sensor. In all, the car stayed at dealer for 1 week. Fixed under warranty. Radio stopped working. Nothing would play at all. One day before taking it to the dealer, my battery died, at which point the radio started working again. Radio software was updated under warranty. As mentioned before, the battery died at about the same time I had problems with the radio. Battery replaced; considered normal wear, so not covered under warranty. $182 at dealership. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | TPMS sensor went out. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Fuel intake valve deficiency Engine failure. Cylinder misfire. |
| Jan | 2012 | 29700 | 0 | Engine failure. Another cylinder misfire. |
| Mar | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | Engine failure. Cylinder misfire. Same cylinder as July trip. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 16300 | 0 | Light bulbs - headlight or took more than 10 minutes to change, repair |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | TMPS light indicated tire pressure issue; indicator reset through supposed recall software update | |
| Mar | 2011 | 14300 | 0 | replaced intake manifold |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Had a squeak in the back hatch area couldt reproduce for dealer. Sunglasses holder won't close dealer ordered new part but hasn't called back to replace it yet. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 17020 | 0 | oxygen sensor replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 31000 | 30 | Rear armrest repaired under warranty. Also had brake light replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | 300 | Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | ground effects poor fit and finish |
| Apr | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | replace mechatronics unit on transmission |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | The iPod adapter quit working, and was replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | The Tire pressure monitor system was set to 50 psi and required some new software to fix it. They also did the 10000 mile service. |
| Mar | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | The TPMS firmware reverted to an old incorrect version. |
| Nov | 2012 | 26300 | 0 | The water pump was leaking so they replaced it |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 11160 | 0 | Alternator harness split. Also attempted to fix rattles in interior, but unsuccessful. |
| Jul | 2012 | 30560 | 0 | Radio antenna harness shorting, no AM radio function. Parts took one week to arrive, car out of service for total of 2 business days. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Oil pan heater malfunctioned and blew up my external socket on my house. Dealer replaced oil pan heater. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Oil pan heater failure. Required replacement by dealer. Covered by warranty. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Tire pressure sensor repaired. |
| Jun | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Tpms showed a tire problem even when all tires were fine. Software update fixed the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | Had to replace intake manifold. Covered under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | re-coded tire pressure monitor system |
| Sep | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | front passenger door squeek. Dealership greased front door latch mechanism. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | slight ticking sound from B pillar - felt placed behind trim |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Passenger door rattle near B-pillar |
| Jun | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Driver side B-pillar rattle |
| Nov | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Rattle noise from all the doors. Dealer changed the door seals. I see improvements for the driver side door but rear doors are still rattling. Driver side speaker replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Intake Manifold not working properly. Had CEL and rough idle. CEL started on a very hot day (100+ deg), then disappeared then came back. Intake manifold replaced in its entirety at dealer cost (even with aftermarket intake and ECU reflash). |
| Apr | 2012 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | intake manifold replaced and injector seals replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 2480 | 0 | (DSG GTI) Started the car, "D" was flashing, pulled away and would not shift past 2nd. "S" mode also showed flashing "S". Pulled over, shut off engine, waited 20 seconds, turned back on, no problem. Replaced the mechatron. |
| Sep | 2010 | 6820 | 0 | Took the car in to have the rear washer nozzle fixed. They had the parts as I had already called in. Took less than an hour |
| Sep | 2011 | 20460 | 0 | Squeak from the center console, needed to tighten a few screws. Quebec Roads are like tank traps. |
| Jul | 2012 | 29720 | 0 | Window would not roll up or down with the switch. Something inside snapped |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Rear washer nozzle leaks when the fluid shifts toward the back of the car...when accelerating. Parts ordered, will replace when they arrive. Have a rattle coming from the hatch area. Dealership was successful in removing the rattle but now after a month it seems to be slowly coming back a little bit at a time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | fuel pump went out at 15,100 miles |
| Dec | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | intake had to be replaced |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Sensor monitor light malfunction. |
| Dec | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | Intake manifold-2 leaks |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | TPMS sensor stopped working. Dealer reported that a reset of the TPMS sensor fixed problem. Problem has not reoccurred. |
| Sep | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | TPMS sensor acting up again. Dealer serviced recall related to issue during routine maintenance trip. Problem solved - again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | 0 | Defective intake manifold runner evidenced by check engine light. Covered under powertrain warranty. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | Whole heating unit replaced. Software updated for new AC control unit to work with new heater/ac unit. One car key was not working. Replaced with new key. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 10540 | 200 | Doors move within seals when going over surfaces that cause body to twist. Read most roads. Sound is rubbing/squeaking. Adjustments made by shop have deceased sounds but they are stillbthere. Other friends with golfs do not have this proble Speedometer is inaccurate by 9 km/h. This means that constant calculations need to be made when driving rather than focussing on road conditions and traffic. Also means that my warranty will run out early by 9,000km. Unacceptable. |
| Jan | 2012 | 24220 | 500 | Doors and their seals adjusted and rubbing noise now gone. |
| Sep | 2012 | 31000 | 160 | wooshing sound from passenger footwell under acceleration. Almost sounds as though there is a hole in the firewall. Told that they all do that. |
| Apr | 2013 | 49600 | 0 | AC compressor failure according to VW dealer. Independent dealer could not find problem so will be interesting to see of dealer is correct. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Passenger side windshield, door pillar, dash board corner broken during inspection sticker application. Although small, damage was conspicuous due to the high quality standard of this cars interior finish and appointments. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Exhaust/Emissions leak |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Bad Oxygen sensors and EGR. Random problem with 2010 VW diesels. |
| Aug | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | steering wheel electronics died, no horn etc. Stering wheel module replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 33000 | 52 | Engine light flashed 3 times. Dealer found fault code relating to loose connection on throttle body. |
| Feb | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | Intercooler frozen. Dealer replaced with updated part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Coolant leak. Dealer replaced coolant reservoir. |
| Oct | 2011 | 19700 | 0 | Coolant leak. Had to top off 1x/month. Replaced water pump. TSB: Frozen Intercooler Kit installed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Massive fuel leak. Fuel line came loose from fitting while driving on highway, and then leaked 4 gallons of fuel before I could get off highway and shut down engine. Coated engine compartment, underside of car, and rear hatch/window. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Bad O2 Sensors (front and rear) within 20 miles of driving the car from the lot new. Had to return for diagnosis, no parts available, parts ordered. |
| Nov | 2009 | 3500 | 0 | Return trip for O2, parts installed 2000 miles after problem appeared |
| Apr | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Low tire pressure warning light came on. All tires were properly inflated. Dealer checked the car and said there was an incorrect setting in the computer, and reset it. Problem has not reappeared (in 1,200 miles since). |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | TPMS light flashing for 1 minute, then steady. No indicated warning in MFI. Dealer "reset" TPMS system. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 45000 | 50 | I brought car in for 40k service and the dealer let me know that a software update was available for my car but was not a VW recall or TSB...although my car was running fine I had them flash and paid $50 for labor. Car runs better and mpg ^ |
| Jan | 2013 | 82000 | 170 | left front wheel bearing became noisy and was replaced. VW paid 2/3 partial warranty, my share was $170 |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction caused the warning light to come on despite tires having proper pressure. |
| Apr | 2011 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Shifter Squeaked when shifting. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 103540 | 0 | EGR valve restricted movement. Replaced the whole valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Replaces dashboard fan control unit to fix an electrical fault that caused the fan to adjust itself. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | O2 sensor #2 defective. No part available. Part ordered but not installed Sensor R & R |
| Mar | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Broken interior hatch cover hanger. Dealer ordered part for installation under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | alignment creaky door / dash |
| Dec | 2009 | 1500 | 0 | creaky door alarm not working properly |
| Feb | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | problem still exists! clicking noise from doors |
| Mar | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | finally - it seems they've fixed the door (pillar) noise. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 29760 | 0 | check engine but no apparent trouble, dealer replace something emission related in the exhaust system (motor flap?) |
| Mar | 2013 | 50220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 28700 | 0 | Installed Bluetooth module as specified by class action settlement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | TPMS failure |
| Apr | 2012 | 41000 | 30 | Carbon build up caused CEL to come on |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Turn signal won't flash 3 times when pressed lightly--needed to reprogram module. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | I told the dealer that rear washer nozzle dribbles after use. I was told this is normal. A call to VW of NA confirmed that this is not normal. The car is going back to the dealer to be fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | 0 | They had to replace a defective thermostat. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | Cracked manifold to intercooler Particulate Filter wouldn't regenerate, filter not warrantied , normally serviced at 180,000 km but appeared when the manifold cracked, VW insisted cracked manifold and defective particulate filter not related. VW covered full repair cost. |
| Mar | 2013 | 83700 | 180 | Wire connected to glow plug needed replacing. Engine light still on. Told that replacing glow plug should eliminate the error codes, but that nothing wrong with the glow plug. So didn't pay to replace it. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Tire pressure monitoring system flashing warning when tire pressure was correct |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Faulty Oxygen Sensor. Replaced Oxygen Sensor Driver's side door panel replaced due to arriving from factory with wrong color panel. |
| Nov | 2011 | 17700 | 0 | Software update |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | car broke down on journey, suddenly started to judder severely. At same time the engine warning light came on (catalytic convertor light). Car had to be recovered 1 mile to home then 5 miles to garage, not driveable. Injector No3 replaced. engine straining, seemed to be misfiring - symtoms a bit like dirty petrol. DSG software update today - seems improved, jury still out! |
| Mar | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | button snapped off parcel shelf support. Trim replaced inside boot as the button was integrated into trim (not possible to just replace the button). Car returned with broken head rest so will be going back for that repair! |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 48300 | 0 | Clutch failed on DSG gearbox. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 1860 | 0 | Auxiliary input for radio did not work. Dealer reprogrammed unit and fixed problem. |
| Feb | 2011 | 4320 | 0 | Service light came on much earlier than expected. Dealer reset, no problems with car. |
| Apr | 2013 | 17360 | 450 | Power door lock on driver side would not unlock doors. Rear brakes worn out at 28,000 KM |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 10500 | 0 | Fixed snapped rear hatch cover hook. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Defects on TPM software. Reflashed the software fixed it. |
| Sep | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Bad airbag sensor in passenger seat. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 40920 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 41320 | 0 | heater fan replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 47120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | rear windshield wiper makes scraping noise - arm replaced and still making scraping sound |
| Dec | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | The shifter needed to be replaced - the D in Drive did not light up - I initially went and dealer told me I had to wait until light was entirely out - it was replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | faulty secondary air pressure sensor replaced |
| Nov | 2012 | 11500 | 0 | Tire pressure sensor monitor went on - took to dealer and found a nail in tire - fixed that but all codes had to be reprogrammed - took 2 1/2 hours |
| Mar | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 15500 | 0 | We have had problems since the date of purchase with the engine reving up on it's own, and some incidents of stalling. The last trip in, a download had been issued from VW head for the computer and they thought that it may fix the problem. |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 3100 | 0 | Sunroof solar shade was jamming. head liner was dropped and part was realigned fixing jam. |
| Mar | 2011 | 10540 | 120 | Vacuum leak |
| Feb | 2013 | 45880 | 0 | Faulty coil pack |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 2500 | 0 | i've noticed since owning the car, day 1. the rear windshield washer nozzle leaks on occasion of hard acceleration. Although it's not serious, i'm planning on notifying my VW dealer on my first free maintenance appointment. no work performed. TPMS sensor is bad after manually checking tire pressure for all wheels including spare. haven't brought to dealer - may fix with VAG-COM according to online sources. Edit: fixed with VAG-COM device |
| Sep | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Rear windshield washer drip. Fixed under warranty. |
| Jan | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | It was diagnosed that the electronic module on the passenger-side door failed. It needed to be replaced, so the part was ordered and I took the car back. Electronic module of passenger-side door replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 43000 | 63 | Rear brake pads needed replacing. Rear, inside, driver's side pad wore significantly more than the rest of the pads...which would explain the excessive brake dust for that particular wheel. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | 150 | Rough cold start, hesitation when cold. MIL on. Misfires in all cyl. Replaced all coilpacks, then all spark plugs (due at 60k maintenance anyway). Needed hard driving to almost fully resolve. Suspect carbon build-up, need to pull manifold check. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | I had a problem with my windshield wiper fluid leaking. After fighting with the dealer about a TSB my GTI was finally fixed a week later. The problem was with the dealer, it was a simple and easy fix on my car |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Door seal replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | 0 | Rear window washer line cracked. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Hood release latch issue, didn't let hood fully unlatch. Involved replacing part of the cable. |
| Jun | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Just the MDI cable being flaky, and thus iPod connectivity issues. No big deal really. |
| Jun | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Had some wind noise, dealer immediately offered to replace all door seals and realign doors. Better now. |
| Jul | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Immediately upon picking up the car in June, I noticed the noise was the same and the doors had started clicking. I made another appointment, and they replaced the door hinges. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Idle control issue resolved with part replacement. |
| Jul | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Error reported by tire pressure monitoring system. Device was improperly set. Dealer reset and now functions normally. |
| Jul | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Rear window washer leaked wiper fluid through rear tail lights when rear hatch was opened. Parts were ordered to replace defective washer unit. Will be repaired. |
| Aug | 2011 | 19500 | 0 | Rear washer assembly was replaced, along with rear spoiler and rear hatch interior panel. All covered under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Burned out tail light. I couldn't do it myself, despite my best efforts. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | big air/wind noise noticed from driver's door seal. Dealer adjusted door, noise still there but not as bad. |
| Jun | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | rear washer dribbles/leaks fluid under hard acceleration onto back windshield. VW has TSB issued, dealership ordered new kit and repaired. Still leaks a little 4 weeks later. Not worth going back to dealer over. Have complained twice now for air/wind noise common to Mk 6 2 door Golfs/GTI. Dealer adjusted striker plate, reduced temporarily but noise/air leak still present and noticeble at speed, in tunnel, etc. |
| Sep | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Water pump failed at 13,000 miles. Dealer found problem, replaced under warranty. Apparently this is a known issue with the Mk 6 platform as well. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 37700 | 0 | One coil pack replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | the common B-pillar squeak, VW's 'cure' is to lube the door latch, which helped for a week, but squeak has returned, though lower in level at this time. |
| Apr | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | B pillar squeak successfully repaired by lubing and trimming plastic piece inside B pillar that seat belt tensioner rides on. |
| Nov | 2011 | 15500 | 575 | flaky rear O2 sensor tripped fault code and set CEL New brake fluid, pads and rotors from taking the car roadracing for two full days. Turns out all 4 rotors and rear pads were serviceable, and only the brake fluid and front pads were toasted. |
| Sep | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | CEL came on and it turned out to be a software bug with a manufacturer-documented coding fix. |
| Jan | 2013 | 28700 | 0 | steering wheel audio mute button suddenly failed. After much confusion incl contacting VWoA problem was traced to steering column module losing its software coding for that button! |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Coolant kept getting low despite refilling. Took in for a warranty peek: leaking water pump. About 7 hours to repair via replacing part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 2500 | 0 | New vehicle warranty check-up. Rattling/poprock-in-a-tin-can noise when the car is accelerating at around 2.5k-3k RPM. Mechanic noted the problem. Later service adviser says the problem is from turbo spooling and thus normal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 4700 | 0 | Window seal and channel were faulty and dealer replaced them. Made wind noise and rattles go away. |
| Dec | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Door rattle in my passenger door that wouldn't go away. Pasadena VW claimed to not hear it and VW Alhambra claimed they fixed it but they did not. I had to take the panel off myself and line the inside with memory foam. Its fixed now. FU VW |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 5700 | 0 | A/C compressor did not engage. Refrigerant drain and refill. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | The TPMS light came on, but the problem was fixed by a software update. |
| May | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Intake Manifold flaps were getting stuck open. Dealer replaced Intake Manifold. |
| Nov | 2012 | 39300 | 0 | Valve cover gasket was leaking oil. VW technicians replaced the part. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | The floor lamp/light detached and went under my clutch. Big safety issue. VW denied. I called VWoA and complained. Dealer decided to have body shop reattach with plastic epoxy. |
| Apr | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Trunk latch that activates trunk light was broken. Had to replace entire latch. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | TPMS sensor light illuminated. Reprogrammed TPMS software with download. |
| Jun | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Replaced intake manifold due to intake runner sensor faults. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Stuck open injector |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 5580 | 0 | Rear window washer nozzle leaking. Check valve installed in washer line. Outer door seal squeaking. Dealer provided lubricant, problem solved. |
| Nov | 2010 | 6820 | 0 | Squeaking of trim around driver's side rear speaker. Trim removed, insulation added, squeak gone. |
| Jan | 2011 | 8060 | 0 | Clutch clicking when vehicle cold. Dealer found fault with clutch master cylinder, parts ordered and installed. Out of service for four days. All good now. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Car would not start due to loose ground wire. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Rattles, squeaks from the B pillar area. |
| Dec | 2010 | 9300 | 0 | Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | The secondary hose needed to be replaced because the fitting unit was faulty, causing the hose to not be secured properly. |
| May | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | The doors rattle and squeak anytime the vehicle is driven over roads with the slightest defects. The dealer noticed, tightened some bolts on the doors, but the problem persists. Rain occasionally leaks in from the driver's door. The dealer noticed the door latch was 10 mm off and corrected it, but the problem still persists. Also, the dealer claims the lining on the door is not defective and is secured properly. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 41000 | 0 | Intake manifold replaced |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Went in for preventative maintenance. Unable to access artist list on ipod. Ipod wire ordered |
| Mar | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Passenger window could not be operated from the driver side. The dealer replaced the window switch |
| May | 2012 | 25000 | 240 | Rear brakes worn |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 61700 | 850 | Intake manifold air sensor shorting out. Replaced manifold thereby replacing the internal sensor. Replaced injector o-rings. $100 deductable instead of $800 charge for parts and labor. |
| Apr | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | The seal blew on the water pump. |
| Dec | 2011 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | TPMS error light on dash due to improper factory programming. |
| Mar | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Had a software update installed to resolve an iPod issue where the display would not show the correct song playing. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | engine light came on. car was skipping a little. replaced #2 #3 coils. works fine now |
| Feb | 2012 | 18700 | 0 | Replaced heater fan resistor |
| Dec | 2012 | 24000 | 137 | Cooling core was weeping onto the fan unit shorting out the fan switch (3rd time) fan resistor was replaced.Replaced cooling coil. works great now. and NO rattles as they had to take out the dash. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Leaking Rear Window Washer. Map light not turning off unless pressed several times -LRFC. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Door and window seals leaked air. Dealer adjusted and replaced passenger door as necessary. Have to go back once some parts get in. |
| Jan | 2011 | 3700 | 0 | The seal around the door was replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Rear window washer dribble. (TSB) Intermittent false light out indicator. |
| Dec | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Installed parts for window washer TSB Intermittent light out indicator. Ordered parking bulb. New MDI cable |
| Jan | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | Headlight control module ordered & replaced. Headlight got wet and damaged the control module. This problem was resolved either with the new bulb or the headlight repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Check engine light cleared before service. No code present when checked. |
| Oct | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | key FOB quit working. Dealer replaced since it was the second time since new. re-torque egr,replaced O2 sensor and re-flashed computer |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | CEL kept coming on. P013B code. O2 sensor changed and ECU flashed. |
| Jan | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | TPMS light came on. SW flash required. Channels for back brakes had wrong values-checked with Vag Com. TSB discovered during visit for TPMS malfunction to secure drivers side footwell vent. |
| May | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Drivers seat fabric discolored. This is apparently a widespread problem. Took at least a month to get replacement seat cover from factory. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Tire pressure warning system light remained ON but tires were all correctly and evenly inflated. Dealer updated software which seemed to correct the problem, since it has not recurred. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 40000 | 750 | transmission update |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | MIL light went on at 2,900 miles. Took to dealer, diagnosed as a faulty oxygen sensor. Took a day for part to come in. Replaced for free. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | TPMS system malfunctioning. Low pressure warning light despite tires being inflated to spec. Replaced TPMS sensors. |
| Jan | 2012 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Defective emissions sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 14000 | 0 | Doors and B-pillar area ticked and clicked over rough roads. I applied lithium grease to the door latches and striker plates, it stopped. I'll probably have to reapply in the future. The doors seem to be aligned properly. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | A/C drain tube not connected at factory. Tube reconnected and carpeting dried out and treated for mold. |
| Mar | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Drivers side window switch failed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 44000 | 80 | Blower motor failed |
| Apr | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 12300 | 0 | The cord holding the security shelf that covers the luggage area broke. Dealer replaced the plastic trim area around rear window on the hatch. This piece has a little protuburance to which the cord is attached. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 10160 | 0 | Wind noise from driver side door. Striker plate was adjusted. Replaced driver side window seal with new one. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 4340 | 0 | water pump bearing was tight, causing slippage of drive belt |
| Sep | 2009 | 8680 | 0 | Magnetic coupling of supercharger drive was making a sharp chirp noise when it engages between 1200 to 2000 rpm. |
| Dec | 2009 | 12400 | 0 | loud rumbling noise from tyres or bearings |
| Jun | 2010 | 20460 | 0 | Supercharger clutch assembly was replaced for the second time. This time with a updated design clutch. |
| May | 2011 | 35960 | 0 | Car had starting problem. Shop diagnosed as faulty ECU |
| Jul | 2011 | 38440 | 0 | Judder when changing from 1st to 2nd gear in 7 spd DSG. Clutch pack replaced and transmission software upgraded |
| Sep | 2011 | 38440 | 0 | driver's seat fabric worn showing threads. seat and back was replaced under warranty by VW |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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