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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 219 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 161 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Western Australia, Australia Apr 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201555800 miA $950 | Air conditioning was intermittent and near the end almost never blew cold air. VW wanted to replace the entire system. Found to be faulty control valve ($125 part). Cruise control stopped working. Cruise control stalk had to be replaced. Total cost was around $350. | ||
| Jun 201658900 miA $40 | Rear wiper stopped spraying wash fluid. After using it fluid would accumulate in the rear door. There is a corrugated fluid line which tears (terrible design) and needs to be cut and joined with a repair kit. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201680680 mi | Some sensors replaced | ||
| Apr 201780600 miC $400 | MAF sensor replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201354000 miUS $30 | Headlight on one side went out, same side that once just needed to be reseated. Bulb burned out, replaced both. | ||
| Feb 201673600 miUS $90 | Brake light out, daytime running lights out, light above drivers side visor mirror failed. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Connecticut, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202263000 miUS $685 | Oil leak in vacuum pump and several other areas. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201117000 mi | Rough Down shifting from 3 to 2; especially while braking. Replaced auto transmission valve cover. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201568200 miC $400 | Electric lock failure | ||
| Dec 201577500 miC $1100 | alternator | ||
| May 201682620 miC $225 | rear wheel bearing | ||
| Nov 201687380 miC $50 | Burnt headlights, again | ||
| May 2018109740 miC $13 | Brake light burned put | ||
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200882 mi | Warranty Service - faulty TPMS module | ||
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 201329000 miUS $215 | Replaced battery that was still operable but going on 5 years old based on Summer 2008 manufacture date. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201127000 mi | While the car was in for an oil change, I pointed out that the shifter was squeaking and the front suspension was groaning at maximum deflection. Dealer ordered shifter and strut mounts, to be installed later. Replaced manual shifter assembly. Strut mounts hadn't yet arrived. | ||
| Jul 201129000 mi | Installed previously-ordered front strut mounts to eliminate noise near ends of suspension travel. | ||
| Jun 201468000 miUS $200 | A/C suddenly started blowing warm while traveling. Took it to a local shop who evacuated and recharged the system. | ||
| Oct 201474300 miUS $385 | Replaced oil pan. Jiffy Lube in Louisiana had stripped the drain plug threads and installed a self-tapping plug (without telling us about the damage). | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Maine, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201575000 miUS $400 | Cracked radiator | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 2008820 mi | Passenger seat jammed, seat slider handle broken off, seat frame broken | ||
| Nov 201012000 mi | Inside rearview mirror nonfunctional Creaking and cracking noise when turning steering wheel, hornplate spring blocks movement at times, told "works to specification" One of the upper front passenger-door outer panel screws fell out, causing wind noise, speaker and door trim rattle. Screw replaced and tightened. | ||
| Mar 201115000 mi | Driver side electric window regulator defective Steering wheel clock spring defective, making clunking and chafing noises. Driver side electric window regulator defective. After removing the door blade and performing the work, the door would not fit - completely misaligned when they screwed it together. It took 3 trips, an external body shop, and 5 days to fix Steering wheel clock spring defective, making clunking and chafing noises. Several trips necessary. Turns out that steering column is defective, replaced. Took over a week to get parts and fix. | ||
| Jun 201117000 mi | Dealer's body shop put a dent in front fender when adjusting door, fixed; replaced misfitting front wheel arch cover, driver door inner panel replaced (missing rubber strip), door pocket felt missing; replaced. In all, 2 more trips, 3 days. Steering wheel misaligned, pointing in the opposite direction of what wheels are doing. Dealer flat out lied as no effort was made to fix. Must return once again. Plus, horn plate in steering wheel still creaking. | ||
| Sep 201119000 miUS $1004 | Replaced entire driver side airbag unit - creaking and clicking noises not recognized by VW. Cost $1004. Work done at an independent shop to perfection. | ||
| Nov 201445000 miUS $400 | Headliner separated and detached around sun glass holder. | ||
| Jun 201548000 miUS $600 | CV boot torn Key fob failed, spare key fob defective, had to replace and program new fob Door lock cylinder loose and falling out, shop replaced parts inside door but lock came loose again after 3 weeks when they tightened and glued it in | ||
| Sep 201550000 miUS $400 | Check engine light on. Some membrane burst sprayed intake and MAF sensor with oil. Replaced | ||
| Dec 201553000 mi | Driver's door misaligned and chafing the fender - since the window regulator was replaced years ago, no one has been able to put that door back and align it properly, not the body shop, not the dealer. | ||
| Jan 201645000 miUS $489 | Roof liner detached in the front, needed new liner all around | ||
| Feb 201653000 mi | Rear hatch release on rear hatch stopped working, $256. Head unit stopped working, CD stuck. Replaced head unit with JVC aftermarket unit, $463. Rear defroster not working, cable broken in hatch. Repaired for free. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 201020500 mi | door seal replaced- wind type noise when hvac fan was on | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Apr 201015000 mi | Airbag light came on. Microsensor in seatbelt buckle had to be replaced | ||
| Jun 201019000 mi | knock sensor had to be replaced. Engine would not go above 3000 rpm. Dealership gave us use of a rental while waiting for proper part to arrive POD sensor under passenger seat no longer detects person in seat so airbag for passenger is disabled. Went in for repair, sensor arrived damaged from warehouse. New part on order. | ||
| Jul 201019800 mi | Replaced POD sensor | ||
| Mar 201129000 mi | PODS module under seat for detecting passenger defective causing airbag light to come on. New PODS sensor ordered and I will be notified when it arrives. | ||
| May 201130800 mi | PODS module was replaced | ||
| Feb 201472000 miUS $200 | Bad knock sensor | ||
| Aug 201479000 miUS $524 | Second knock sensor and camshaft sensor | ||
| Dec 2015107000 miUS $150 | replaced brake fluid | ||
| Mar 2016112000 miUS $100 | City lights had to be replaced. Impossible to reach with hands or without possibly crushing something. Repair had to be done at dealership. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201554640 miC $200 | knock sensor replaced | ||
| Dec 201661380 miC $360 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Jun 201766960 miC $600 | brake replacement cam sensor | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Feb 201135000 mi | Check engine light appeared while driving to work. Took vehicle to dealership for warranty repairs to replace both engine knock sensors. Repairs were completed that day. | ||
| Mar 201136000 mi | Driver side door trim had a crease that ran parallel to the window. After a year of going back and forth with Volkswagen of America, the part was authorized for replacement by the dealership and was ordered and finally replaced. | ||
| Sep 201144000 mi | 40,000 scheduled routine maintenance involved brakes & belts inspection / replacement, passenger head light / electrical inspection, lubrication of various parts, replacement of fluids, for an estimated $550+ at dealer. Took the car elsewhere for $250. | ||
| Jun 201258000 miUS $80 | Both driver side and passenger side, rear calipers were seizing due to heat generated from normal local driving, causing premature pad and rotor wear. Calipers would remain engaged while driving. Both calipers were replaced | ||
| Dec 201266000 miUS $350 | The electrical motor that diverts the airflow to the heater died. | ||
| May 201488000 miUS $650 | Battery died and alternator wasn't charging battery. | ||
| Jun 2015106000 miUS $1 | Replaced driver side front calipers and rotor. Replaced passenger side rear caliper. | ||
| Jul 2015106800 miUS $500 | Passenger side rear caliper seized and started leaking brake fluid and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2015111300 miUS $850 | Faulty manifold sensor needed to be replaced. Routine maintenance - Replaced spark plugs, flushed radiator, brakes, power steering. | ||
| Mar 2016118000 miUS $700 | Oil leaking into vacuum pump and fouled MAP sensor | ||
| Aug 2016121800 miUS $125 | Passenger side Daytime Running Light was causing the replace light warning to go off. Dealer replaced the light as well as both side marker lights. | ||
| Mar 2017134000 miUS $850 | Stabilizer and sway bar bushings were missing and needed to be replaced. Alignment needed to be performed. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200911000 mi | Driver side window switch broke. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201566340 miC $100 | Broken rear wiper arm replaced | ||
| Mar 201671300 mi | Radio would not turn on after turning on the car one day. Changed fuses, but had no effect. Living without it. | ||
| Oct 201794240 miC $60 | Exhaust pipe came off behind catalytic converter while driving. A joint on the pipe hat rotted off. Pipe was reconnected with a new clamp. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Feb 201135000 mi | The lock/unlock button on the driver's side door has a bulb that occasionally flickers when cold. Dealer could not duplicate the condition so no repair was done. | ||
2009 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 201156000 miUS $199 | Door lock wasn't working. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201676300 miUS $259 | Heated oxygen sensor (determines air fuel mix) went bad, cost 150 plus labor. | ||
| Jun 201781000 mi | Car wouldn't shift into reverse, was blocked. Drove to mechanic a few days later and it mysteriously stopped. Works fine now. | ||
| Oct 201786000 mi | Radiator had sludge | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Oct 20084000 mi | Water pump was failing, creating an intermittent grinding sound at idle. I demonstrated the noise on a test drive and the dealer identified and repaired the problem. | ||
| Dec 201048000 miUS $550 | Coolant leak from engine inlet tube. Damaged part replaced successfully. | ||
| Apr 201256500 miUS $30 | Experienced single knock during hard acceleration or turning. Verified subframe bolts were stretched and allowing the subframe a small amount of movement. Resolved by installing shims and 2 heavier duty subframe bolts. | ||
| May 201258000 miUS $550 | Check engine light cause by O2 sensor failure. Dealership diagnosed and replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201241000 mi | some kind of stepper motor on the intake. car was fixed under warranty. seems to be a common issue per various forums. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20094000 mi | Car has an idle problem at normal operating temperature. On 2nd visit to the dealership the throttle body was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 20094240 mi | The car went back two more times, on the 4th visit the dealer replaced the PCV valve. | ||
| Feb 20105200 mi | Car still has an idle problem and also has a blown speaker. Car is at the dealership to have the purge valve replaced. | ||
| Mar 20106000 mi | This was the 4th time that the CEL turned on. The problem was either new or the original problem but attempts to repair were made by replacing the throttle body and PCV valve. This time the purge valve was replaced. CEL has remained off since then | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 201241540 mi | replaced passenger front wheel bearing. replaced 1 ignition coil plug. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201428000 mi | Intake manifold was replaced under warranty. Misfire on cylinder 2. Engine continued to misfire, then would not start after being turned off. Suspect the cause was humidity related. Problem went away after rain stopped. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 20106100 mi | Loose wiring harness to fuel injection caused loss of power. TSB on this, known problem. | ||
| Jun 20109000 mi | Car was brought in for 10k service (as scheduled). Glove box door replaced. Interior rattle resolved, car is completely rattle free now. Note: problem was so minor I hesitated to mention it even to the service writer. | ||
| Nov 201117000 mi | Dual mass flywheel failure, clutch & pressure plate replaced under warranty. Thanks to Carter VW and VW for stepping up. | ||
| Aug 201532100 miUS $600 | Intake manifold/fuel injectors clogged with carbon build up. | ||
| Nov 201535000 miUS $170 | Ignition coil failure | ||
| Jul 201638300 miUS $900 | ABS controller/pump replaced | ||
| Oct 201747000 miUS $400 | High pressure fuel pump. | ||
2009 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201330000 miUS $556 | Radiator leak, secondary fan seized and non-operational. Replaced radiator and fan. VW quoted 1276.00 (they were double dipping labor charges). Local shop completed for 556 minus cost of radiator. | ||
| Dec 201556000 mi | Manifold control sensor failed and out of specs. VW has extended warranty on this item so it was repaired free of charge. Would have cost about 690.00$ All 4 wheels needed quite a bit of toe and camber adjustment. I believe the shop that did my shocks and struts really didn't do an alignment. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New Zealand Jul 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201434131 mi$5000 | New abs controller needed. Import from o/s and install | ||
| Jul 201536580 mi$15000 | typical gti timing chain tensioner failure. Engine replacement required | ||
| Aug 201536980 mi$2500 | Timing chain slipped, required new valves etc | ||
| Aug 201850840 mi$1000 | oil leak | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States May 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018152000 miUS $460 | Coolant leak - hose replaced | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 201699000 mi | Replace fan Passenger door and window failed. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Feb 201568900 miUS $950 | CV Boot torn | ||
| Aug 201571500 miUS $450 | Wheel bearing replaced Secondary air sensor | ||
| May 201678600 miUS $800 | also oil pan, exhaust leaks | ||
| Nov 201682800 mi | Secondary air sensor replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201785000 mi | ABS module recall. It had shown signs of failure, I never noticed any loss of braking, but anytime the antilock would engage, the brake light come on and stay on until I turned off the ignition. | ||
| Jun 201893000 miUS $2000 | Brake backing plate, rear springs, control arm | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New Zealand Nov 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Headlight washer tubing popped apart causing leak in washer system | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in United Arab Emirates Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 201431000 mi | Sunroof lining loose | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 201149000 mi | Required a new CV joint upon purchase inspection, so that was replaced before we took final delivery of it. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201015500 mi | air conditioner was not working properly. Still making odd noise even after trip to dealer. Told refrigerant was overfilled, drained some, but problem still. | ||
| Mar 201131000 miC $116 | Check engine light and backfire, code P0171, engine running lean bank 1. Dealer told me it was due to aftermarket intake. They performed a smoke test then refused to repair the maf, as it was most likely the source. Cleaned MAF myself | ||
| Jul 201137700 miC $120 | Diverter valve failed, threw code p0299, which was boost pressure limit not reached. Pin holeleak in DV, replaced with aftermarket DV. Not warranty repair due to aftermarket tune. | ||
| Sep 201140300 mi | Transmission oil pan gasket did not seat properly when dealer serviced it @63k. oil leaked out in large quantities, brought to dealer, replaced oil pan and gasket on warranty. | ||
| Feb 201245020 mi | Flapper position sensor on intake manifold failed. Replace entire manifold on warranty. | ||
| Jun 201480600 miC $800 | Tie rod ends both blown Wheel bearing failure | ||
| Sep 201484940 miC $350 | Thermostat failure, replace and refill coolant. | ||
| Jun 201588660 miC $1100 | Fuel injector failure, replace all 4 injectors, spark plugs, coil packs. | ||
| Oct 201693000 mi | AC never fully fixed. Just learned to live with it! | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 20094000 mi | Passenger front door rattled when radio played certain bass frequencies, even at moderate volume. Dealer disassembled the door and wrapped/padded the wiring harness. | ||
| Oct 20095000 miUS $10 | I took the rear passenger door apart to remove a very annoying rattle. Self-stick felt in a few choice places seemed to help. I also took apart the front passenger door to stop a rattle created by the speakers (and I don't play them loudly). | ||
| Aug 201136000 mi | The intake runner control actuator failed, which resulted in a check engine light. An extensive repair was required to replace it. There was no noticeable impact on drivability, but my gas mileage appears slightly better now. | ||
| Mar 201245000 miUS $120 | The hatchback would not stay open, so I replaced the shocks. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Chip on shifter knob. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jan 201136000 miUS $150 | Tire pressure sensor continues to have a mind of its own. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201352000 mi | cruise control is broken. Fault shown for throttle control module. Estimated repair cost is $600. Not worth it to me at this time, so I'm deferring repair. Update: cleared up on its own. | ||
| Jul 201465800 miUS $157 | added 100 g of coolant | ||
| Nov 201472300 miUS $1300 | ABS/ESP computer was faulty, had to be replaced | ||
| Mar 201578000 miUS $200 | HID headlight bulb needed replacement | ||
| Dec 201591000 miUS $850 | My 2.0 TSI engine had heavy carbon deposits on the intake and intake valves. This was manually cleaned and a catch can was added to the EGR system to avoid future deposits. | ||
| Apr 201693000 miUS $1600 | CV boots torn | ||
| May 2017108000 miUS $2900 | Major oil leaks from upper cam chain cover,brake vacuum pump and rear main seal. Dual-mass flywheel was found to be loose and was replaced too. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201113000 mi | USG auto transmission mechatronics unit replaced after transmission went out of gear while driving. Lost faith in car and traded it in. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201122900 mi | car went into limp mode. worked fine after restart. took to dealer who read codes, steering column with tiptronic paddles lost communication to CAN BUS. cleared codes and haven't seen problem since. | ||
| Nov 201363300 miUS $300 | Intake manifold failed, covered under factory extended warranty. CV boot was torn, not sure if inner or outer. torn cv boot replaced | ||
| Apr 201471200 miUS $1300 | ABS module experienced short circuit. ABS module was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201477700 miUS $3500 | timing chain tensioner failed, caused car to jump timing. needed new chain, tensioner, valves, gaskets | ||
| Sep 201481000 miUS $180 | serpentine belt wore out and was replaced | ||
| Feb 201589000 miUS $1270 | rear main seal was leaking dual mass flywheel needed replacement | ||
| Aug 2017119000 miUS $200 | Tie rod end link needed replacement | ||
| Feb 2018117 miUS $140 | Ac control unit not sending power to high/low pressure sensor, no AC | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Feb 201136300 mi | Multiple faulty valves in turbo intake system Check engine light: replaced 2 sensors and ignition switch. | ||
| Sep 201146000 mi | Exhaust/emissions light was lighting intermittently. Intake manifold replaced. | ||
| Oct 201147000 mi | The exhaust/emission light appeared while passing another vehicle. The power went "soft" afterward. Dealer replaced the turbocharger under the power train warranty. | ||
| Apr 201251800 miUS $100 | Small leak discoverd at the oil cooler. Th eextended warranty adjuster was extremely slow to approve repair. Ultimately they did so. | ||
| May 201370400 mi | Sensors failed, causing traction control warning lights to display while running | ||
| Dec 201383000 miUS $350 | Lumpy idle, followed by yellow engine light on dashboard. Injectors cleaned and bad gas drained on first trip. Problem reoccurred a week later. Fuel injectors replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Mar 201485000 mi | The traction control light came on intermittently. Dealer confirmed the fault code but all systems tested OK. | ||
| Oct 201496000 mi | Replaced steering rack and wiring loom to address steering and traction control warning lights on dash. When the steering warning light would come on the steering felt markedly different. Soon after airbag warning light came on, apparently new harness faulty. A third harness not faulty but a newer design reluctant to talk with sensors that control the airbag. Finally new circular spring installed in steering wheel and system reprogrammed. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Dec 201233000 mi | Tie-rod seized in passenger side and replaced inner and outer by extended warranty. | ||
| Jul 201340500 mi | Intake manifold flap fail and CEL-on. Repair under power-train warranty. | ||
| Dec 201345000 miUS $100 | cylinder 4 has misfiring, so replace all spark plugs and switched ignition coils(#4 coil to #3 and #3 to #4). However, still misfiring, so replaced ignition coils and problem solved! | ||
| Jul 201450800 mi | High Pressure Fuel Pump and related items. | ||
| Dec 201569000 miUS $150 | Replace falling headliner fabric. | ||
| Mar 201672000 mi | Brake control module mulfunction | ||
| Sep 201789000 miUS $250 | replace aftermarket engine and transmission mount due to engine movement. | ||
| Dec 201793000 miUS $45 | cam position sensor oil leak. replace to new. | ||
| Feb 201895000 miUS $1100 | 1st repair failed/ replace new rear main seal Rear main seal fail/ oil leaking | ||
| Jun 201898000 miUS $30 | Strut bearing worn out and make noise | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States May 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 201018700 mi | Check engine light went on and off for a week or so, went off the morning of the service appt. No code stored, unable to replicate, no repair attempted. | ||
| Feb 201120000 mi | CEL came back on, dealer diagnosed it as a fault with a part of the intake manifold. Entire manifold replaced under warranty. Regular maintenance also performed. | ||
| Oct 201129000 mi | Car went into limp mode at 30mph, pulled off and restarted. Rough idle, sputtered, went dead. Towed to dealer. Dealer replaced high-pressure fuel pump and cam follower under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201234000 mi | Car stalling under load, rough idle; dealer diagnosed as faulty crankcase breather valve. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201234000 mi | Car stalling intermittently; went into limp mode on several occasions. Dealer replaced throttle body under warranty. | ||
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201433000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer scanned; P2015 code, faulty intake manifold runner. This appears to be a very common problem. New part fitted, supposedly upgraded to avoid this problem in future. We'll see. All done under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201649000 mi | Alarm sounded, traction control light came on, red warning flashed. After restarting car all lights went out. Independent VW specialist diagnosed intermittent ABS module. Unplugged cable, plugged back in again, fault codes cleared. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
| Nov 200915000 mi | O2 Sensor replacement | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Apr 201535800 miUS $300 | 3 sensors failed. CEL Light recently back on | ||
| Dec 201545000 miUS $300 | Coolant leak and thermostat failure | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 201457000 miUS $750 | Replaced air conditioning hose. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 201159000 mi | Intake Manifold flapper linkage would not stay connected. Entire intake manifold replaced by dealer under 60k powertrain warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Kentucky, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201115000 mi | Power steering light and ESP light come on intermittently. Problem discovered to be steering angle sensor and part of ignition switch. Dealer found problem and ordered parts and did repair under factory warranty. | ||
| Jun 201228000 mi | Engine made whining sound; dealer inspected and found water pump to be faulty. Water pump replaced under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Dec 201233000 miUS $175 | Coil pack for #1 cylinder failed, replaced at dealer. | ||
| Jun 201338000 miUS $700 | Abs pump replaced. VWoA paid for the part. | ||
| Jan 201451500 mi | Intake manifold failure--replaced under extended warranty for manifold. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201358000 miUS $100 | Headlamp, $100 for the bulb | ||
| Dec 201694000 miUS $800 | CV boot was leaking | ||
| Sep 201799000 mi | rear hatch lock - dealer repair was unsuccessful, still works intermittantly | ||
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 | |||
| May 2021135822 mi | The valves in the engine valves were decarborated and the waterpump was replaced with all gaskets and seals, | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201463000 miUS $5000 | Timing chain tensioner broke; damaged valve train and engine lost compression. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 201140900 mi | Took in for intermittent CEL. CEL due to busted intake manifold, which was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 2014106000 mi | Driver's side CV boot damaged and leaking grease. | ||
| Dec 2015109000 miUS $2800 | Timing chain tensioner failed. Car jumped timing on start up. Cylinders/valves okay, not repaired. Timing chain, tensioner and misc. replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017118000 miUS $3600 | Rear main seal leaking, replaced. Fuel filter/line clogged. Door lock/open mechanism not working properly. Car would not recognize door was open most of the time. Would occasionally fail to unlock remotely. Would click/hum at times. Torn CV boot, passenger side front. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201232000 miUS $275 | Starter cranked longer than normal. Shop discovered faulty fuel pump. Fuel pump and pressure regulator were replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201448000 miUS $500 | Automatic door lock drivers side stopped working | ||
| Aug 201448300 mi | DSG failed | ||
| Nov 201448300 miUS $500 | Headliner delaminated | ||
| Feb 201549300 miUS $200 | Coil pack failure | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Louisiana, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201232300 mi | First day intake manifold sensor changed. But engine light came on again. Second day intake manifold changed. | ||
| May 201336500 mi | headliner is falling off | ||
| Jul 201338200 mi | vw america lady was very nice and allowed repair to headliner that was falling and followed up with me. VW Walker in Kenner, La. continues to have awful service (too extensive to write about right now). | ||
| Apr 201442300 miUS $497 | abs module failed. abs system replaced | ||
| Jun 201443000 miUS $266 | brake boot | ||
| Feb 201546900 miUS $300 | misfiring in two spark plugs. spark plugs and wiring changed. | ||
| Dec 201553000 mi | Thermostat stuck in open position. Told is part of unit with water pump so water pump with the thermostat was changed. | ||
| Jun 201653000 mi | They could not be sure what was the problem. Perhaps throttle body. | ||
2008.5 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015102900 miUS $350 | Leaking o-ring on transmission. Had to be replaced and refilled with transmission fluid. | ||
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