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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (8%)
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- 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 539 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 5000 mi US $58 |
Rear door does not closed correctly even though the sensor shows is OK. Aligned, but not well enough. |
| 7000 mi | Rear hatch was fixed. It was misaligned. |
| 18320 mi | Rear hatch is misaligned. Under warranty, replaced caps for front headlights and rattle from the center console. Also tried to ajust the rear hatch but without success. Need to reschedule for this problem. |
| 19000 mi | Hinges replaced. |
| 21000 mi | They align the rear door again! |
| 26000 mi | Rattle from under the dash could not be replicated. Recalled also repair successfully. Sunglass holder repair. |
| 32000 mi | Rattles in dashboard Driver door was misaligned. Panel from roof came off by the rear hatch where the hinges are. |
| 38000 mi | Driver side rear wheel well trim loose. Part to be replaced. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 25000 mi | Dash rattle. |
| 139200 mi US $450 |
Replace sagging headliner. |
| 101060 mi C $370 |
Warranty rust protection. Trunk replaced and repainted |
| 29000 mi | 'clacking' sound coming from firewall area. Unable to reproduce during test drive. Still happens from time to time. Dealer said it may be a valve of some such. |
| 70000 mi | Seat belt tensioner rattles when going over bumps |
| 11160 mi | Numerous rattles Paint peeling |
| 11000 mi | Emergency brake handle rattled. Center dash diffuser vent rattled. |
| 72600 mi US $400 |
Headliner and interior side body panels sagged and had to be reattached or replaced. Didn't come out as well as I would like. |
| 12000 mi | Tightened loose dashboard fixation screw which was causing rattle on passenger side. |
| 3000 mi | Rear left door had rattle below storage bin. Dealer insulated and/or tightened door components. |
| 45500 mi | Center vent in dash rattled. Replaced with new vent for successful repair. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34720 mi C $130 |
Surface corrosion in door sill |
| 35340 mi | Surface corrosion in door sill repaired once VW confirmed that it was a warranty covered item. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 112000 mi US $225 |
Replaced headliner. Forums say this is a common problem for VW in hot climates. |
| 48440 mi | Directional tabs broke off of 3 vents (2 in front, 1.in rear). Dealer ordered parts. |
| 104160 mi | Rust warranty work. Driver's fender at door, rocker panel, and both rear fenders repaired. Driver's fender required replacement as rusted fully through. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 27900 mi C $100 |
Air noise at highway speeds from rear passenger door. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 3000 mi | Rattle in dash |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Sold with miscellaneous interior squeaks/rattles which were not covered under warranty. |
| 22940 mi C $10 |
Intake snorkel access cover went missing. Replaced with new part. |
| 34100 mi | Driver and passenger door were damaged last winter by ice accumulation that deformed the sheetmetal near the hinges. This was repaired this August under warranty as it was covered by a manufacturer issued TSB. |
| 71920 mi | Rust and paint peeling on hatchback. Waiting on VW Canada analysis for warranty coverage. |
| 74400 mi | Rust developed on hatch and driver side fender. |
| 110980 mi | Rust repair covered by VW 12 year warranty. Replaced hood, front passenger door skin, right fender. New parts installed, painted. |
| 124000 mi C $512 |
Replaced rusted rear wiper arm retaining nut. Original nut was in unfinished metal and is exposed to the elements. Replacement VW part # now has a black paint finish. Replaced before nut seized to wiper motor & for cosmetic reasons. 1,60$ |
| 128960 mi C $800 |
Replaced driver door skin because of rust. Covered 70% by VW Canada. |
| 129580 mi C $100 |
Driver door rubber seal was loose when opening door one morning. Noticed missing retaining clip on trim piece. Passenger side rubber seal broken. Noticed while investigating driver side problem reported earlier. |
| 132680 mi C $19 |
Replace L-R bumper side marker lights. Both had cracked reflectors. Mostly a cosmetic issue as both were still in working condition. Replaced plastic engine under-shield. Was cracked and drooping. |
| 71500 mi | Headliner falling down..related to poor seal for roof-mounted antenna. |
| 94800 mi | Headliner failed |
| 51000 mi US $500 |
headliner was hanging down. replaced with non-oem headliner material by specialist shop |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 13000 mi | Center arm rest would slide for and aft, as designed, but would not lock into place. New arm rest was ordered and installed. |
| 36000 mi | Buzzing from center console, could not reproduce. |
| 3000 mi | Seat rattles/squeaks and rattle in rear passanger panel by the window. |
| 48000 mi | Repair squeaking seatbelt retractor driver side. Order parts. Seatbelt retractor still squeaks and will require another trip to fix it. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi | The driver side emergency brake handle had a small amount of damage to it. It was replaced under the certified warranty before any further problems developed. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 2000 mi | A rattle coming from the dash was noticeable at highway speeds. Dealer found rattle coming from the right defog vent - dealer insulated vent. Rattle gone. |
| 114000 mi | Car is rusting on wheel wells and hood |
| 41220 mi C $185 |
Plastic button on rear side panel that holds up the tonneau cover snapped, required replacement of rear side panel. 125 for the part. |
| 61620 mi C $600 |
Some panels replaced or painted due to rust. Covered by VW warranty |
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