2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2001

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (8%)

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (40%)

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

87000 mi

US $2000
leak through sunroof from drain holes plugging 

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

98860 mi Driver side interior handle broke off. Severe winter and accelerated rusting in front fenders. Will not pass safety inspection without body work. 
101060 mi Driver side interior handle broke off. Severe rust in front fenders. 

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

113500 mi

US $200
Sunroof would not open or sometimes opened on its own. 
116000 mi

US $2100
Mirror adjustment lever had broken off, replaced it. 

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

190700 mi Water intrusion into floor of car. Checked drains and seals for leak. Clean and dry carpeting. 

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

75000 mi

US $800
Rear interior panel pulled off when pulling down the hatch. 
92200 mi

US $188
Hatchback interior panel pulled off and needed reattaching. Filled gaps where water is leaking into door and sunroof 

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door

4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

105000 mi Leaky sun roof - drain tubes closed up in door jam causing leakage in car. Fixed myself. 

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

71000 mi

US $250
interior had fallen apart in many places,  a leaky and balky sunroof. 

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Body Problems

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