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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 538 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (39%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 95480 mi R 2500 |
Rear sub-frame bushing worn. Replaced. |
| 53000 mi US $450 |
Replaced driver side rear wheel bearing. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37600 mi | Replaced front control arms. Replaced front control arms because they were being loud. Warranty paid for it and alignment. Like the new dealer fwiw. |
| 39000 mi | clunk noise when turning sometimes. Made car feel not-aligned. Was strut bearing. Repair was difficult to diagnose, had Crunkyprise rental gratis so it wasn't a big deal at least. |
| 11160 mi | steering rack was groaning |
| 91000 mi US $880 |
Replaced rear right wheel bearing |
| 106600 mi US $450 |
Wheel bearing replaced after noise Ball joint replaced |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Rear wheel bearings replaced. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 90520 mi C $700 |
Rear pads and discs were done. Rear wheel bearing replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $900 |
Broken anti-sway bar end replaced |
| 194000 mi US $50 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing. The job only involves six bolts, but they are hard to reach with the strength required. |
| 64000 mi US $550 |
Front wheel bearing went bad. Dealer discovered rear wheel bearing was also bad. Two wheel bearings were replaced. |
| 237000 mi US $100 |
Rear bearings making noise, indicating wear. Both rear bearings were replaced. |
| 256700 mi US $275 |
Inner tie rod end had broken due to ball joint corrosion. The tie rod had broken from the inner ball joint becoming immobile from rust and seizing. |
| 265000 mi | The suspension is loose going around corners. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
102-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 183740 mi C $130 |
wheel bearing replaced |
| 238080 mi | front wheel bearing noisy. howling sound. replaced noise gone |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 57040 mi C $1050 |
Worn rear-right wheel bearing. |
| 99200 mi C $500 |
Failing wheel bearing on rear wheel. Dealer replaced. |
| 139500 mi C $1800 |
Car was clunking over bumps and potholes. Mechanic found loose sway bar bushings front and rear. Replaced parts and realigned. |
| 52000 mi | Front wheel bearings needed replacement. Decided to trade car in. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 81000 mi US $700 |
Replaced loose wheel bearings. |
| 11000 mi | Popping sound in front suspension under load. Resolved by tightening subframe bolts. |
| 36000 mi | Creaking from front end. Diagnosed as control arm bushings, existing TSB. Parts on hand, fixed under warranty same day. |
| 98000 mi US $900 |
Play was discovered in the tie rod end bushings, causing sloppy steering. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $220 |
Bad rear wheel bearings, replaced both. |
| 50220 mi C $650 |
2) Replace both rear hub bearings |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 38000 mi | Noisy left rear wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty |
| 84000 mi US $700 |
Replace noisy right rear wheel bearing |
| 182000 mi US $850 |
Sway bar was really bad |
| 53200 mi C $500 |
Replaced cracked rear suspension coil. |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Bad wheel bearing. Replaced bearing w/hub. |
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