2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2007

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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 538 repairs.
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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (63%)

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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! 

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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. 

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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 

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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. 

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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

48000 mi Tail light replaced. 

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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 

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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. 

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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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2007 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Other Problems

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