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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 146 repairs.
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Engine not specified
| 21000 mi US $105 |
Electrical problem that is slowly draining battery, and causing intermitten starting problems. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 101600 mi US $540 |
Voltage regulator. Entire alternator needed to be replaced as a result. |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Alternator replaced |
| 104200 mi US $490 |
Starter replaced |
| 87000 mi US $2000 |
door lock actuators both sides, sensor for unlocking doors |
| 265360 mi C $700 |
Alternator bearing has been getting worse for the past 38000 km (ever since I bought the car) |
| 304420 mi C $120 |
Passenger Front window dropped into door. Happened previously, as it's a defective design. Original dealer repair lasted 29 months... |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 159000 mi US $1100 |
A/C compressor broke down |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 102000 mi US $45 |
Air bag light was on. Cleaning connector under driver's seat seems to have repaired. replaced starter motor |
| 126300 mi US $450 |
#14 fuse kept blowing, the one that controls power locks, windows, interior lights, etc. First they replaced the dome light, but that didn't do it. Turned out to be the wires from the hatch to the trunk had deteriorated and were shorting. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108000 mi US $225 |
AC wasn't coming on, wire melted through was replaced |
| 101680 mi | Front drivers window no longer opens (doesn't go down when pressing the button). |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 97000 mi US $170 |
Windshield fluid pump needed replacement |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 109000 mi US $5 |
Have changed back bulbs several times. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 153000 mi | New ac compressor and drier needed. $1,200 estimate to repair. Decided not to repair yet. |
| 170000 mi US $700 |
AC compressor diagnosed as bad. replaced AC and drier. |
| 221960 mi C $800 |
rear wiper had quit |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71000 mi US $250 |
Electric windows and dome light inoperative. Replaced fuse, then sold vehicle. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 126000 mi US $401 |
Window regulator issue. Manufacturer extended waranty to 7 years. After 10 years it went out. parts and labor are expensive. It cost me $401.00. |
| 78000 mi US $580 |
Alternator was replaced. |
| 122200 mi US $250 |
Replaced alternator. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 68000 mi | CD Player failed (again) - had to be sent to Germany for repair (again). License plate lights. |
| 69000 mi | CD player replaced License plate light they couldn't figure out. |
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
Air bag light on (this has been a problem for 7 years now) Light covers had yellowed and required replacement. |
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