2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2006

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (5%)

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

23560 mi Suspension, Right Front; Needed Replacement Parts. 
34100 mi

C $1050
Front right bearing making noise, needed replacement. Replaced front right wheel bearing. 
53940 mi

C $450
Control arm bushings torn. Replacement set purchased by owner at 200 dollars a set of control arms with bushings pre-installed, the local shop performed the actual repair. 

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

94860 mi

C $450
replaced front bearings/bushings 
108500 mi

C $100
replaced back shocks - pothole caused fluids to leak out 

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Suspension Problems

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