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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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Chart based on 146 repairs.
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 20 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 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 167000 mi US $550 |
Replaced front struts and springs |
| 108000 mi US $700 |
Replaced ball joints, control arm bushings strut mounts and struts. |
| 87000 mi US $2000 |
front end strut assemblies |
| 243040 mi C $300 |
Front strut mount and strut bearings (not unexpected at this milage) Right front bearing needed replacement; not unexpected at this mileage (used car just purchased) |
| 247380 mi C $210 |
Suspension bushings - front and rear needed replacing on account of age and wear. |
| 265360 mi C $700 |
The right steering knuckle and front hub were defective, possibly on account of a badly installed wheel bearing or a collision many years ago. |
| 304420 mi C $120 |
Left Rear wheel bearing wore out. May have also caused damage to ABS sensor which needed to be replaced as well. I replaced the brake rotors and pads as long as I was in there already. |
| 345960 mi | Needed a new steering rack (been leaking for over a year - for a while, Lucas Stop Leak worked). Transferred engine to another car. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98860 mi | Cracked rack and pinion. |
| 101060 mi | Cracked rack and pinion. |
| 102000 mi US $45 |
replaced control arm bushings |
| 123000 mi US $1500 |
tie arm replaced. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $130 |
Sway bar bushings replaced. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 206000 mi US $600 |
Replaced suspension. |
| 215000 mi US $1100 |
New suspension. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 98235 mi US $338 |
All inner and outer tie rods have been replaced. There was considerable play in the wheels and I deemed it not safe to drive. Drives a hundred times better now. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 100000 mi US $350 |
Worn Control arms ready to fail. Discovered during required State of NJ vehicle inspection. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 221960 mi C $800 |
put in shocks. rotors repaired |
| 280240 mi C $750 |
replace rubber mounts for suspension |
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