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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Engine not specified
| 74000 mi US $700 |
piston sensor |
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7632 mi | Replace coolant temperature sensor. |
| 28520 mi | The car occasionally loses power (possibly limp mode) with no check engine lights or similar in colder winter days. The problem goes away when the engine is restarted the second time immediately after onset of problem. |
| 32240 mi C $45 |
Car entering limp mode, previously only in winter. Last visit could not duplicate problem. This summer the problem came back and come on whenever full power is requested, also check engine light. Turbocharger vanes seized up, replaced. |
| 44640 mi C $70 |
Exhaust bracket broken. Needed to be rewelded to chasis mount points. |
| 57040 mi C $450 |
Radiator end tank started leaking. Replaced radiator with new part. |
| 57040 mi C $400 |
Fuel pump stopped working. New fuel pump and filter installed. Checked relays. |
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 76600 mi US $3 |
So, VW recommends replacement of the oil pan drain plug after every oil change because the crush washer has the potential to leak if reused too many time. I tried reusing the same drain plug twice and it developed a leak. |
| 94600 mi US $300 |
Replaced engine and trans and dogbone mounts. Originals had significant play. I bought cheap parts- everything felt good for a few months, but now I'm noticing more play when coming on/off throttle. So I'll prob replace again with OEMs. |
| 97500 mi US $175 |
Poor idle and fuel economy. Replace both oxygen sensors. The original downstream sensor was very corroded and whatnot. |
| 106700 mi | As predicted, cheap, crap mounts had to go. I wanted OEM, but was unhappy with quoted dealer prices. I eventually setted for aftermarket rubber engine and trans mounts advertised as being 30% stiffer than stock. |
| 120000 mi US $30 |
plastic water pump impeller separated. It's kinda a rough job because the pulley is driven by the timing belt. I used Pentosin SF coolant from O'Reilly Auto parts and a Gates brand replacement water pump (w/ plastic impeller. |
| 98000 mi US $1700 |
Temp sensor. |
| 105800 mi US $145 |
Condenser fan (drivers side) stopped working and was replaced by myself. |
2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 50840 mi C $500 |
Ignition coil(s) were giving out bad voltage to the spark plugs. The whole coil/wires and plugs as a whole unit were replaced since they came as a kit. The repair shop mentioned it was "early" for this repair to occur. |
| 78120 mi C $875 |
replaced coolant sensor, thermostat and water pump - metal not plastic impeller used. Pump broke while doing 120 kph on highway plus onboard dash lights went off as well as the temperature gauge went redline. |
| 79860 mi C $175 |
replaced oil pan - the "hole" that the drain plug screws into became "unwelded" they said - could not unscrew the bolt - whole housing turned and because the pan was aluminum they replaced it with OEM |
| 97120 mi C $600 |
original muffler replaced entirely from manifold to back |
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