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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 270320 mi C $100 |
Driver's side driveshaft disintegrated. Either a manufacturing defect or prior damage from rust. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115200 mi US $1900 |
Automatic transmission failure, full replacement. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 168500 mi US $500 |
Broken clutch release lever |
| 143000 mi US $998 |
replaced drive axle |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 110000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71000 mi US $250 |
transmission shift forks, |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $3800 |
complete failure of automatic transmission, requiring replacement. though under the milage limit for VW warranty, VW declined coverage due to age of car. |
2001 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 115000 mi US $600 |
Clutch, flywheel, pressure plate and rear main seal. |
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