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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Trunk lid making clunking sound when closed. Some part was loose and they fixed it
12700 mi
Console side trim came loose.
10000 mi
Corrected the infamous rear deck rattle, and a cracking, creaking sound coming from the front dash. The dash cracking/creaking has returned since repair.
3000 mi
The cosmetic trim that covered the sunroof track was cracked. Dealer replaced part.
20000 mi
Trim around radio was creaking.
21000 mi
Steering wheel airbag was rattling and cover was warping. Airbag replaced.
30000 mi
Squeeky seat, bolts replaced still happening
89000 mi
US $249
Replace driver's side visor containing garage door controller. Garage door switch cover had broken off during use
11000 mi
sunroof trim, and both front door exterior molding (all replaced).
5000 mi
Repair ding in hood. Dashboard rattle, front passenger door rattle, driver's area rattle. All resolved in a single trip to dealer. Wonderful service.
10000 mi
Headliner pulling away at door
13000 mi
US $10
The sub-woofer enclosure squeaked and rattled due to connection bolts loosening. Added rubber washers and lock-tite to bolts.
22000 mi
The headliner was coming loose above the drivers. New headliner was installed.
35600 mi
Rattle in passenger door.
They replaced the speaker in passenger door. Fixed the rattle for a while, but it has recently returned.
32000 mi
Dash top had voids in foam under cover. These areas became obvious when heat swelled vinyl covering creating bubbles on dash top.
1000 mi
Wind noise front passenger door. Rubber seal on passenger door realigned. Solved noise problem.
The headliner on the A pillar was unraveling. Paint on the drivers side rear fender was chipping. After evaluation, it was not due to rock chip or environmental factors.
18000 mi
Headliner began to unravel at the A pillar again. Plastic trim on B pillar loose. They replaced the headliner and trim pieces under warranty
20900 mi
Rear decklid and subwoofer were rattling and creaking incessantly. A new deck lid was installed along with the appropriated fasteners.
Ordered parts for rear view mirror trim and drivers visor home link panel. Lots of rattling from the mirror trim. Home link panel broken. Ordered parts for rear view mirror trim and drivers visor home link panel. Lots of rattling from the mirror trim. Home link panel broken.
7220 mi
One of the bolts to secure the sub-woofer was missing. so it makes noise when the car went through a bump. VW stated it is not covered by warranty, but the dealer waived the $65 repairing fee for me.
59000 mi
The side panel came loose
32000 mi
Wind noise in front & back passenger side windows. They adjusted windows. All is quiet.
9500 mi
Replace headliner. Edge of headliner fabric was exposed at top of driver's side door. Rubber gasket could not be adjusted to conceal exposed edge. Dealer damaged 3 headliners trying to replace. Finally removed windshield to get it in. Squeaking and rattling from Fender stereo subwoofer housing. Dealer added padding and tightened bolts.
20000 mi
Homelink buttons fell off the drivers sun visor. Dealer ordered and replaced the sun visor.
27000 mi
Driver door freezes near, at, or below freezing temperatures. Driver door again began to freeze shut near, at , or below freezing temperatures.
14000 mi
Headliner had separated/ripped on driver's door. Complete replacement was authorized by VW. Work took 2+ days. Equivalent loaner car provided.
Front passenger ceiling handle has to be replaced as it came out. Still awaiting molding replacement on driver side rear door. paint chip from delivery. roof painted but still not correct. Will be going back in January bought with paint chip on roof.
Will have to go back again as it still isn't "correct."
10000 mi
Rattle in/by headliner.
6000 mi
Broken fuse box cover. Also the small plastic wind deflectors at the front of both front wheelwells have broken and been pushed back into the tires, so they also create noise on turns!
10800 mi
Both front inner wheelwell liners (plastic) have cracked. Dealer needs to consult w/VW for advice!
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