| 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%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (32%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 25 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
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2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi | air intake valve started to fail |
| 73000 mi US $600 |
Turbo waste gate malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. Turbo waste gate malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $600 |
EGR hose blew out, needed to be replaced. EGR hose blew out, needed to be replaced. |
| 81000 mi US $700 |
Replaced EGR Replaced EGR |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 21700 mi | Glow Plug Relay replaced |
| 27900 mi | Injection System replace: below average fuel economy |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100940 mi C $600 |
Main fan broke |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $704 |
Water pump failure while driving. Replaced thermostat & coolant temp sensor myself to no avail, then took it to repair shop. Shop replaced water pump and timing belt. |
| 100700 mi | Failed catalytic converter. |
| 125000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rusty oil pan. |
| 138600 mi US $400 |
Replaced failing original exhaust system with cat-back aftermarket system. |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37200 mi C $300 |
Secondary air pump replacement |
| 66340 mi C $268 |
Replace faulty oxygen sensor |
| 75120 mi | Replace diverter valve |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 132000 mi US $1000 |
Fuel pump failed, mass airflow sensor intermittent failure |
| 34000 mi | Cooling fans were dead, A/C needed recharge |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Thermostat housing had hairline crack. Replaced it. |
| 90000 mi US $771 |
The car failed to start intermittently starting in February. Had 5 trips with 4 tows to 3 different repair services, finally identified when the problem persisted. It turned out to be the fuel pump, which in turn, burned out the fuel pump relay. |
| 152000 mi US $1042 |
Water pump failed |
| 145700 mi US $355 |
temperature sensor replaced |
| 70000 mi US $60 |
Replaced thermostat and topped off coolant. 45 minute job done in driveway. |
| 73000 mi US $135 |
Water pump began squeaking when hot due to a loose plastic plug behind the pump's pulley. Pump worked fine, just noisy. Replaced at home by me. Fairly simple job. |
| 53800 mi US $560 |
Car began overheating and flashing STOP warning, towed vehicle to shop where parts were ordered/installed. I paid total cost for parts/labor. Replaced plastic coolant pipe with Gruven metal part as preventative maintenance. |
2004 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 123000 mi US $250 |
Clutch failure |
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