2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2006

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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%)

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

13042 mi Replace transmission part number 09A-300-036-DX. 
54140 mi

C $350
Driver side half-shaft connecting to the differential housing tore away and broke a bolt and damaged the differential side coupling. The drive shaft CV boot was also damaged. Replaced entire shaft, CV, differential coupling. 

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

74200 mi

US $136
Output shaft seal started a slow leak. I removed the passenger side CV axle and replaced the bad output shaft seal. I then drained and refilled the manual transmission gear lube. 
98000 mi

US $1700
Left and right CV shafts. 

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2006 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Transmission Problems

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