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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%)
Chart based on 539 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 131 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
Engine not specified
| 24000 mi | Burning oil |
| 65000 mi US $130 |
Vacuum hose leak - no power brakes and unstable idle. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 56500 mi | Oil being pushed out past the oil cap seal. Replaced PCV system. |
| 10000 mi | O2 sensor failure - covered under warranty |
| 83700 mi R 30 |
Transmission Mounting Failed. |
| 94860 mi R 300 |
Replaced faulty PCV that caused erratic idling. Easy DIY and cheap parts. |
| 111600 mi R 150 |
Oil leak from valve cover. Gasket replaced. |
| 114080 mi R 50 |
Vacuum pump seal leaking. O-ring replaced. |
| 34000 mi | Engine light on. Replace valve. |
| 66500 mi US $500 |
O2 sensor bad; not happy as the other sensor was replaced just a year ago. |
| 87000 mi US $560 |
Mass air flow sensor failed, and wiring connector needed repair |
| 96000 mi US $1450 |
#4 ignition coil shorted and melted wiring leaking valve cover gasket |
| 98000 mi US $1700 |
remaining coil packs failed; replaced along with spark plugs; other misc top end problems |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 94240 mi C $1100 |
Replaced timing belt and water pump |
| 101060 mi C $600 |
Radiator needed to be replaced. Small crack leaking fluid |
| 108360 mi | Radiator needed to be replaced again. Covered under parts and labour warranty |
| 76000 mi US $550 |
Sensor bad in coolant reservoir. Reservoir/sensor assembly replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $180 |
Car was misfiring, throwing CEL's. Mechanic ran fuel injector cleaner through it. |
| 105300 mi | Misfires again. |
| 111000 mi US $430 |
Replaced cracked airbox; oil change. |
| 112000 mi US $280 |
Replaced coolant with correct coolant; another shop when doing timing belt put in generic coolant instead of required B12 Replacd spark plugs and fuel filter; car had been running lean. |
| 54000 mi US $1500 |
2 ignition coils failed, all 4 were replaced, and had DSG transmission service |
| 18000 mi | Engine light (replaced PCV valve), dash rattle addressed |
| 20000 mi | Engine light (tumble flap motor malfunctioned once, reset light), dash rattle addressed again. Door that was not aligned properly because the dealer did not put the panel back into place correctly after tinting windows was fixed (not car's fault there). |
| 21000 mi | Engine light because of tumble flap motor malfunction again. Replaced tumble flap motor. Dealer actually replaced the clip they broke when tinting windows on door but they broke door microswitch in the process - not car's fault. (Found out later). |
| 25000 mi | Engine light. Engine light for something (think PCV replaced again). Dash rattle again --- actually fixed it for a while. Replaced door microswitch because they broke it while fixing something else they broke on the car. Last time at this dealer. |
| 35000 mi | Engine light. Replaced LPFP sensor. Engine light due to LPFP sensor, replaced LPFP sensor. All repairs to date have been under warranty. |
| 54400 mi | Car was hesitating under heavy load (driving fast up the Rocky Mountains), but would recover under normal driving conditions or if the car was turned off for a couple of minutes. Dealer replaced a faulty fuel sensor. No problems since. |
| 58000 mi | Oil rings replaced due to abnormal oil consumption. |
| 70060 mi | replace: cam follower, HPFP, intake cam |
| 34000 mi | When they replaced brake booster they damaged a gasket causing me to lose boost. |
| 38000 mi | Replaced Turbo bypass valve (AKA Diverter Valve). The original DV was prone to failure, replacement was 'D' revision piston style. |
| 44000 mi | Intake manifold flapper valve failed and was replaced (possibly along with a ECU reflash) |
| 45000 mi | Engine made terrible awful noise, misfired @ 2k rpms and above, would not rev above 4k. Noise stopped prior to arrival at dealership, but misfires persisted. Magically corrected itself somehow? I call bulls---. Dealer denies responsibility |
| 45500 mi | Check engine light returned 45 minutes after leaving dealer, returned to dealer the next day. 1 mile out from dealer light turns off. Dealer says no codes present. Test drove and still none. Sounds fishy. |
| 47000 mi US $80 |
Came in for excessive oil consumption and check engine light. Part replaced for check engine light (which later returned) and part ordered (not yet installed). Had oil replaced and weighed and began oil consumption test |
| 48000 mi | Came in for completion of oil consumption test. Results were apparently hard to interpret, seemed likes piston rings may be the culprit. Checked the rings, found damage too extensive to repair. Replaced entire engine. |
| 49000 mi | CEL came on, turbo bypass valve (or diverter valve) was found found to have torn) and it was replaced. |
| 55000 mi | Oil filter housing cracked, was replaced. Not a part covered by warranty. Car threw check code for underboost, recirculation valve replaced |
| 56000 mi | Turbocharger needed replacing, parts ordered. Turbocharger replaced. |
| 59000 mi | Oil cap broke |
| 52300 mi | Broken oil cap and broken engine cover studs replaced. |
| 66500 mi | PCV System had a TSB. Fuel pump had a TSB |
| 75000 mi US $20 |
Oil cap was broken by engine cover during normal operation of the vehicle. Replaced with new oil cap |
| 27920 mi | Fuel line sensor replaced. It was causing a check engine light and was included in a recall. |
| 38380 mi | Engine cooling fan failed. |
| 21000 mi | Check engine light came on for air intake. Required known ECU flash. |
| 34000 mi | Fuel tank vapor valve stuck - continuous clicking trying to open. |
| 98000 mi US $650 |
Turbo leaking oil |
| 105000 mi | Ignition issue repaired as extension of manufacturer's warranty |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46500 mi | Replaced engine control module power relay |
| 22000 mi | Dead ECU. |
| 104000 mi US $320 |
EPC light, replaced crank sensor. |
| 122000 mi US $200 |
Fixed a muffler leak |
| 112500 mi US $180 |
Check engine light and rough idle. Diagnosed by shop as failed coils, quoted $40/coil and ~$150 labor. Purchased replacement parts and made repair myself. Also replaced spark plugs at the same time. |
| 112000 mi | Rough idle, diagnosed as recurrence of problem with coils/ spark plugs. Previously repaired July, 2016. Used retained parts from prior job to fix new problem, will be ordering more coils. |
| 122000 mi US $166 |
Serpentine belt failed. Replaced belt. |
| 31800 mi | Fuel pump went out after being in body shop for two months, causing car to stall. Fuel might have gone bad? VW replaced for free under warranty. |
| 88000 mi US $400 |
Car failed smog - due to oil leaks from top of engine. Spark plugs also found to be excessively worn |
| 134000 mi US $300 |
Oil leak |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 160800 mi US $350 |
Check engine light was periodically on. It was discovered that the front O2 sensor wiring was shorting out. O2 sensor was replaced. |
| 216000 mi US $30 |
The trouble light indicated that the fuel cap was loose. It turned out that the fuel tank pressure was not holding because the valve controlling the gas tank fume canister was stuck in the open position. Replaced EVAP canister purge valve. |
| 265000 mi | The exhaust system has a leak. Have been ignoring the ABS and suspension the last couple of months but with the exhaust system leak and the high mileage, 265,000 miles, have decided to replace rather than repair the vehicle. |
| 107880 mi C $1400 |
Plugged fuel tank vent. Didn't repair right away. Flattened fuel tank and broke pump. |
| 64340 mi C $500 |
Needed an ignition coil and plugs. Plugs I believe is maintenance but the coil for cylinder 2 had failed. |
| 123040 mi C $800 |
pollution control air pump had a small leak. |
| 149420 mi C $800 |
Fuel tank vent was plugged |
| 130000 mi US $347 |
Replaced failing radiator cooling fan, passenger side |
| 158000 mi US $530 |
Replaced belts and worn idler pulley assemblies (plastic rollers wear unevenly, causing slippage. They are also sold only as an assembly with the pulleys, driving up repair costs) |
| 92380 mi C $360 |
Exhaust flex coupling was leaking, and was replaced. |
| 93000 mi | Corroded wire on the rear O2 sensor. Spliced in a new length of wire. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
102-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 186000 mi C $200 |
OIL PAN PLUG STRIPPED. HAD TO REMOVE PAN AND DRILL AND RETAP... |
| 197160 mi C $3000 |
TIMING BELT BLOWN , HEADS DAMAGED. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 16000 mi | Vehicle stalled without warning in traffic. Low fuel sensor malfunction caused engine to shut down. |
| 17000 mi | Car stalling from "overheating solenoid." |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi | CEL on diagnostic tool points to EVAP issue |
| 84300 mi US $1100 |
Timing belt service ... Also thermostat failed after timing belt / water pump change EVAP system - check engine light on .. EVAP system leak N80 valve was replaces |
| 112000 mi US $250 |
At home, replaced the Low Pressure Fuel Sensor before committing to a full fuel rail replacement, and the problem was successfully resolved. 3/4 cylinders misfiring, had already upgraded coil packs and spark plugs. Got the manifold and fuel system cleaned of carbon buildup at the shop, but the problem persisted. |
| 78000 mi US $291 |
Replaced intake manifold control motor Replaced cracked vacuum pump hose. Scheduled oil change. |
| 29000 mi | Bad coil pack. Bad timing belt due to a defective piece of engine cover rubbing the belt. Took shop over a week of trial and error to solve problem. In the end I ended up having an entire timing belt job done at 18000 miles. |
| 29000 mi | PCV Valve replacement and check engine light reset. |
| 44000 mi US $500 |
Engine misfire while under load. Ignition coils and plugs replaced. Problem turned out to be the fuel pressure regulator. |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
Replace one ignition coil. |
| 28000 mi | Intake manifold flap motor fixed under warranty. |
| 36580 mi | Faulty mass air flow. |
| 86000 mi | Crankshaft position sensor failed. |
| 15500 mi | Check engine light came on at 24 500 km, went off by itself at around 25 100 km, after a ~200 km trip. |
| 16740 mi | Check Engine light again at 27000 km. This time it's a misfire on Cylinder 2. Reset computer by disconnecting battery for 15 minutes to clear CEL. |
| 20460 mi | Manufacturer TSB for intake flap motor replacement that was causing the frequent Check Engine lights. |
| 69440 mi C $650 |
Relay 167 failed, causing the ECU to stop seeing 4 critical sensors. This caused the ECU to shut down the turbocharger and put the engine in limp mode. |
| 71920 mi | Extremely rough idle and check engine light when cold-starting engine. Dealership replaced injector for Cylinder 3 and R&R intake manifold. |
| 96800 mi C $90 |
Retaining sleeve rusted out and broke, separating the exhaust system in the middle. |
| 102040 mi C $600 |
Thermostat failed, causing low coolant temps and CEL |
| 108500 mi C $280 |
Intermittent communication faults between accelerator and throttle body on cold starts (not while driving). Misfires, goes into limp mode, DTC code appears. Returns to normal when code cleared. Dealer replaced wiring based on TSB for different engine. Replaced accelerator module myself, problem reoccurred two days later. |
| 110980 mi | Vehicle went into limp mode, same issue as previously reported, ongoing problem. Reset ECU and car started correctly again. Root cause still not found. |
| 112220 mi C $300 |
Replaced engine cover with integrated air filter as current one was coming apart, not sealing up tightly along front edge (wear & tear). No driveability symptoms yet. |
| 114700 mi C $250 |
Engine running rough with lit CEL and code indicating misfires for cylinder # 3. Replaced all spark plugs and coil packs as a fix + preventative measure. |
| 120280 mi C $800 |
Car developed oil leak at valve cover gasket. Replaced + did regular maintenance oil change at the same time. Mechanic noticed exhaust flex pipe was near the point of failure and recommended a replacement. |
| 124000 mi C $512 |
Intermittent EPC light when driving. This had multiple fix attempts without resolution since 06/2014, but was now so frequent that another attempt was needed. Fix was to re-do a previous Throttle Body electrical wiring repair by dealer. |
| 129580 mi C $100 |
Engine is leaking oil from intake duct. Mechanic checked and was not able to pinpoint source of leak, but suspects turbo blow-by. |
| 139500 mi C $1800 |
Frequent CEL on colder mornings. Diagnosed as carbon buildup on intake valves. Intake cleaning service performed. |
| 14000 mi | CEL due to flapper motor. Replaced under warranty. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 67920 mi A $150 |
Fault light on dash. Bought OBD2 scanner and saw fault code related to the emissions control system. Cleared code, no repeat |
| 116000 mi | Engine warning lamp, P0171, running lean, leaky vacuum. A damaged vacuum hose was replaced. |
| 61380 mi $300 |
Mass oxygen sensor replaced @76,000 kilometers |
| 88000 mi US $50 |
Stuck thermostat Misfire, coil pack died shutting off second cylinder after accelerating from a stop light. |
| 56000 mi US $875 |
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,COLD START MISFIRE,DEALER SAID THE CAR WAS FIXED,CAR SAT FOR 4 HOURS,RESTARTED, ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON,BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR,THEY SAID THAT THEY NEED TO KEEP CAR.WAS TOLD THAT THEY REPLACED 2 INJECTORS |
| 9000 mi | Sudden loss of turbo boost pressure driving. Determined to be a faulty diverter valve. |
| 59000 mi US $675 |
The timing belt was replaced under warranty. I also requested that they change the water pump and any other part that would normally be replaced during the timing belt service. The car runs like new again! |
| 35000 mi | Valve cover gasket. Valve cover gasket |
| 3000 mi | Sluggish performance and transmission roughness. |
| 37000 mi | Cold start issues. Intermittent fuel cut-out. Dealer replaced the air-intake sensor. Helped with the cold start issue. Still have an issue with the fuel cut-out. |
| 42000 mi | Radiator Fan Assembly replaced since 1 of 2 radiator fans had failed, causing remaining working radiator fan to operate at above "normal" speed to make up for cooling loss. |
| 42160 mi | Fuel cap warning light came on, leading up to a MIL. Minor EVAP leap detected, vacuum hose replaced as per TSB. |
| 50840 mi | Timing belt tensioner squeaking / chirping noises on cold starts. |
| 44620 mi C $200 |
Changed diverter valve to latest revision. |
| 60000 mi | Bad catalytic converter. |
| 75000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking cylinder |
| 87000 mi US $600 |
Bad oil leak - there was a crack somewhere and a few things needed to be replaced. |
| 97700 mi US $1700 |
Replaced timing belt, cleaned carbon buildup from various spots |
| 111000 mi US $1200 |
Catalytic converter and timing belt |
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Replaced oxygen sensor |
| 75200 mi US $250 |
Cam follower failed. |
| 77300 mi US $1500 |
Intake cam fuel pump lobe heavily worn. |
| 155000 mi US $430 |
Blown coil pack |
| 22000 mi | Intake Flap Motor failed. CEL set. Part ordered. Parts replaced, code cleared. |
| 24000 mi | CEL came on again. Took to dealer, found that the new Intake Flap Motor had failed. Ordered another. Scheduled appointment to return for installation. Replaced intake flap motor. Code cleared. |
| 50000 mi US $30 |
Replaced coolant temperature sensor. Replaced coolant temperature sensor. |
| 80000 mi US $2300 |
Water pump bearing beginning to fail. Replaced water pump. Replaced thermostat & housing. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | KNOCKING AT IDLE. FORWARD O2 SENSOR REPLACED. |
| 93000 mi US $25 |
Bad coil pack causing a misfire. $25 and 30 minutes to fix. |
| 74000 mi US $80 |
Oil Filter Housing leaking. Replaced with new OEM part. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 81220 mi C $1000 |
front crank seal oil leak. Replaced seal |
| 85560 mi C $720 |
Crankshaft position sensor failed and required replacement small radiator fan failed and seized up requiring replacement |
| 51000 mi US $600 |
tune-up, plugs and coil pack |
| 56500 mi US $40 |
Car ran rough on startup in morning, obvious misfire, code indicated cyl 1 misfired. Replaced faulty ignition coil, problem fixed. |
| 56000 mi US $23 |
A second ignition coil failed (2 failures of original coils within a month), not covered by existing VW recall on coils, VW not willing to reimburse. |
| 129000 mi | Fuel pump failed |
| 50840 mi C $200 |
EPC light flashed amber then solid (car running rough). Service suggested tow to dealer not drive. Codes cleared (misfire code), car ran fine next trip. Sparks and coils reported OK (sparks changed recently). See if it happens again. |
| 59520 mi | replaced 2 emissions valves |
| 148700 mi US $580 |
Failed ignition switch/steering lock housing 1K0905841 Takes 7-30days for part to be ordered from VW. If your key has issues turning in ignition visit dealer before this part fully breaks!They can replace partial functioning part in 1-2days |
| 150000 mi US $300 |
Crankshaft Position/Engine Speed sensor. When it goes bad, the car randomly shuts off while driving (because it doesn't sense the engine turning so disables the fuel pump). |
| 61000 mi US $40 |
wire was frayed on spark plug |
| 76000 mi | Erased trouble code before inspection failed inspection needed to drive it before going to inspect. Just driving around waiting for system to be ready |
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