| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (10%)
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 70 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 66340 mi C $268 |
Replace broken antenna cable Replaced faulty turn signal relay |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 40000 mi US $360 |
A/C expansion valve replacement. |
| 67000 mi | Repaired the driver door lock microswitch. |
| 98300 mi US $550 |
Dash cluster malfunction. Unable to repair, thus needed to be replaced. Car functions fine either way, just an annoyance. |
| 106000 mi US $50 |
Headlight out. |
| 138000 mi US $278 |
antenna mount replaced |
| 104000 mi | Car was slow starting. Found corrosion on battery terminals. Cleaned connections. Problem gone. |
| 118000 mi US $20 |
Replaced driver's side low beam bulb. |
| 120000 mi US $15 |
Side marker lens melted at the bulb socket. |
| 176000 mi US $20 |
Replaced blown passenger side low beam headlight bulb. |
| 59200 mi US $650 |
Temp gauge not reading accurately, AC compressor & control unit & fans not working. No cold air. |
| 62100 mi | AC compressor had failed. Replaced with the new factory unit. |
| 63000 mi US $800 |
Car first began to idle poorly, displayed MIL/CEL, squeaked loudly during cold startup, then it failed to startup. As a result I replaced the alternator, plugs & coil packs. |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Airbag Fault light came on and problem fixed by replacing a wiring harness under driver seat. Replaced the fuse block located on top of battery due to melted terminal surrounding fuse. |
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