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%)

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 5 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

520 mi

US $250
clutch 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

89900 mi

C $3000
Cv boots cracked. 
79300 mi

US $900
Shifter cable wire broke  

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

143200 mi

US $575
Both front axles replaced. 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

120000 mi

US $1000
Timing belt broke. I had to replace the cylinder head and timing belt, including the water pump. I assumed the previous owner replaced the timing belt. Timing belt supposed to be changed at 100k miles. 

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Transmission Problems

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