2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2002

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 139 repairs.
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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

333000 mi

US $65
window regulator clips 
186000 mi

C $250
rear hatchback locking latch failed 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

18500 mi Driver and passenger window clips replaced. 
120400 mi

US $160
Rear hatch latch and lock become unoperable. Shop had to remove and replace the latch 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

117400 mi Broken door latch 
69000 mi

US $240
I had two OEM ignition keys replaced. This involved laser cutting and programming to match the car's immobilizer. The original keys had failed at their attachment rings so they couldn't be attached to a keychain. Subsequently, they were lost. VW keys are 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

76260 mi

C $350
The airbag light was on due to a faulty connection in the seat belt hardware. Expensive, but now both are done. Apparently the contact inside just wears out with use. 
45200 mi

US $55
Washer fluid leak 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

140900 mi

US $430
Drivers side door latch replaced. 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

126000 mi happend 3x issue with all 5 wheel studs snapping off and had to replace rotor and other damaged parts that impacted the ground when tire came off. had a shop do brakes, I think they put cheap studs on after breaking my expensive longer ones. 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Other Problems

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