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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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 35 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
| 97960 mi R 400 |
Hood strut failed. Replaced. |
| 19000 mi US $60 |
After 2 unsuccessful allignments they desided they need to order hinges for the rear door! |
| 25000 mi | Sunroof could not close. So they replace the entire sunroof! |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 86220 mi C $400 |
Wiper Motor Gearbox seized |
| 113000 mi US $350 |
Wipers stopped working. Replaced wiper transmission. |
| 3000 mi | Rear hatch interior trim piece misaligned with tie-down hook. Hole position not allowing hook to fully fit opening. New trim piece ordered and installed for correct fitment. |
| 101060 mi C $370 |
Trunk wiper had to be broken by body shop to replace trunk for rust warranty. Charged me for new wiper had to pay to get car back. Following up with VW Canada |
| 72000 mi US $900 |
Entire headlamp assembly needed to be replaced |
| 34000 mi | Front right headlight replaced due to accident, shop (dealer based) didn't align headlight. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
102-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 173600 mi C $400 |
rear window shattered. Had freezing rain, started car to defrost,came out window shattered |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 16000 mi | Rear hatch strut failure, seal on hydraulic pressure strut failed. Hatch will not stay open on its own. Dealer does not have part in stock, needed to be ordered, awaiting arrival of part. |
| 17000 mi | New hatch strut installed. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 48000 mi | Tail light replaced. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi | Seatbelt retracted very slowly. Dealer replaced it during normal oil service. |
| 24000 mi US $119 |
| 76000 mi US $75 |
Washer fluid hose leaking. Remove and replace. |
| 30000 mi | Drivers door rattle, intermittent interior lights and low pressure fuel pump. Scan code showed bad door latch. Replaced under warranty. Appears to be repaired. |
| 42160 mi | Driver's side exterior door handle became loose and was coming out of door after improper repair during last service trip. Driver's seat height adjustment mechanism seized. |
| 57040 mi C $1050 |
Rear washer jet seized to mounting nut and started tracking with the wiper. Wiper motor assembly replaced. |
| 74400 mi | Dealership noticed that rear hatch handle was badly corroded internally while repairing a rust problem. |
| 78100 mi C $200 |
Rear wiper nozzle broke |
| 99200 mi C $500 |
Wiper transmission (linkage) seized because of accumulated corrosion. Dealer replaced with new transmission. |
| 129580 mi C $100 |
Windshield Washer fluid bottle is leaking. Losing around 1L per week. |
| 132680 mi C $19 |
Replaced headlight washers fluid pump as it was the source of a previously identified washer fluid leak |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 20000 mi | Passenger seat belt retractor failed, causing the seat belt to hang loosely. |
| 36000 mi | When the car was in previously, the technician improperly removed/reinstalled the engine cover, breaking plastic parts and tearing rubber pieces which held it on. They replaced the damaged components and reinstalled the cover. |
| 750 mi | Driver side fog light harness melted. Wrong part ordered, part had to be re-ordered. Passenger door back-lighting failed. Dealership diagnosed the problem incorrectly, new appointment made for correct diagnosis. |
| 1019 mi | New driver-side fog light harness installed. New passenger door regulator installed. |
| 18000 mi | Stuck sunroof (would not close). Dealer re-lubed mechanical components under warranty. Problem fixed. |
| 56000 mi US $110 |
Hatch gas struts failed. No longer under warranty, so I bought the parts and repaired it myself. Hatch gas struts failed. No longer under warranty, so I bought the parts and repaired it myself. |
| 22000 mi | Nozzle popped off of rear window washer. Installed nozzle |
| 36000 mi US $1200 |
Rear wiper nozzle popped off. Replaced with new design under warranty. Mechanism for sliding seat forward and back broken on driver's seat |
| 3000 mi | Roof sun glasses holder was not staying closed. |
2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105400 mi C $10 |
re glue driver door mirror |
| 2000 mi | visor light on right side would not turn off when visor was pulled down. replaced switch in visor. sun glasses holder in roof console fell open every bump / expansion joint. holder replaced. |
| 6000 mi | pass side seat could be adjusted. entire frame was replaced. |
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