turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
143200 mi | New struts in the back |
162000 mi US $452 |
Removed and replaced front strut bearing, inspected rotors, inspected inoperable latch on rear hatch. |
172700 mi US $299 |
Wheel bearing loose and noisy. Replaced. |
195700 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearing worn out tie rod was loose. |
203000 mi US $400 |
Replaced right front control arm, bearing |
207500 mi US $300 |
replaced the struts |
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
191580 mi C $140 |
A ball joint was destroyed by road hazard (foot deep craters in the ice that wasn't removed from our city roads). Ball joint was replaced. Tires and wheels ok, but a shake in the motor ever since, and I have noticed a drop in the mileage. |
205840 mi C $425 |
Front left axle was seized and wheel bearing needed replacement. |
210800 mi C $120 |
Bushings on sway bar were shot and needed replacing. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
55000 mi US $800 |
Also replaced front struts. replaced struts and strut mounts (wear and tear). Also had bracket welded which holds parts of exhaust system. |
59000 mi | At low speeds and when stopped, the steering would make a slight clunking sound. Our mechanic wasn't completely certain about the reason for the problem but he said that the strut repair was a likely cause. |
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
89000 mi | Upper strut mounts needed replacing. |
40000 mi | Wheels/suspension make a noise when going over bunps. |
56000 mi | Replaced right rear wheel bearing. The dust cap had a crease in it when installed from factory and funneled water into the wheel bearing. Result? Rusted and needed replacement. Same happened with the left rear at 20,000 miles. |
93700 mi | Wheel bearing. Seems to be a common issue with VW GTIs at the very least. The cost to DIY hardware costs nearly matches the total cost of having a reputable shop do it for you. |