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1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI / R repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 25 repairs.
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI / R repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI / R 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in Missouri, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2010366000 miUS $35 | Replaced rear wheel bearings. Replaced CV joint boot. | ||
| Jan 2012US $100 | Replaced master cylinder. | ||
| Oct 2012425000 miUS $45 | Replaced ball joints. | ||
| Nov 2012425200 mi | Replaced glow plugs. | ||
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI / R 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in Ghana Sep 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010127720 mi | Engine fails when vehicle comes to a stop. Noise in the tensioner pulley | ||
| Apr 2011128640 mi$600 | Engine lost significant amount of power to take on air condition and other elements of vehicle. | ||
| Jun 2011130200 mi | Overhaul of engine | ||
| Jan 2012136400 mi$1300 | loss of power. | ||
| Volkswagen in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011176000 miUS $387 | The water pump broke and had to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen in Georgia, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2009155000 miUS $50 | Anti-theft on the frizz. Alarm would go off even if the key was used. EXPENSIVE repair from dealer, so I bypassed the alarm, which cannot be done according to the dealer, but an internet search helped me solve the problem without spending $500 dollars. | ||
| Mar 2011172000 miUS $167 | CV shaft seal leaking. Parts ordered and replaced. Good to go | ||
| Sep 2012181000 miUS $100 | Replaced heater core, the dash had to come competely out. | ||
| Volkswagen in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010149000 miUS $220 | Blower motor was making noise when the outside temp is below freezing. Remove and replace blower motor. | ||
| Volkswagen in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010155000 miC $700 | new starter motor brake work | ||
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI / R 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012131440 mi | Tranny was not working except the R and the 3th speed. | ||
| Volkswagen in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011141000 miUS $290 | Radiator had rusted out and was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2012146500 miUS $500 | Oil leak dripping onto exhaust manifold, creating smoke | ||
| Jun 2012150000 miUS $1350 | Replaced shocks and struts. Could still drive the car, but it would not have passed state inspection. AC had no coolant remaining. | ||
| Volkswagen in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010196000 miUS $375 | Middle and rear exhaust replaced. | ||
| Nov 2010209200 miUS $140 | Replaced rear muffler (under warranty) and exhaust extension. | ||
1998 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI / R 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 2010139000 miUS $95 | Replaced ignition coils. They'd short out in wet weather and generate a check engine light. Took maybe 15 minutes to replace. Known problem on VR6 engines. | ||
| Oct 2011145000 miUS $30 | plastic shift linkage broke. New part was replaced at a cost of $30 and owner installed. | ||
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