

Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (5%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (82%)
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
9000 mi | Both back windows leak when washed or if it is raining hard. Replaced trim around both back windows |
9000 mi | Car bought back. Both the leaks and the Bluetooth are still not corrected. Went through arbitration. |
5000 mi | The 1st day I owned the car (Sept. '09), I noticed it was not as tight as my '03 Accord w/ 52k. Car is somewhat better after door tightened. Also had dealer change oil/filter and rotate tires at my expense. |
12500 mi US $68 |
Cracked plastic trunk lid trim replaced. |
51000 mi US $160 |
Metal panel below rear window (about 3" high and 4ft long) cracked due to thermal expansion. Replaced under warranty. |
17140 mi | Rattle from near panoramic sunroof on passenger side. Only when car was parked outside on hot days, and starts when there's chassis flex. |
15540 mi C $300 |
Rear trunk plastic trim cracked in cold weather. Well known issue with pre-2013 models. Replaced with newer version made of aluminum, which is also used for all post-2013 cars. The cost was $150 for part and $150 for labor. |
26000 mi | Dashboard rattles, door rattle, burned out brake light, readjusted passenger wiper arm. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
42000 mi US $180 |
Rear door seals are prone to hold water. There is a poor design to the back edge of the strip where it meets at the window level. water funnels into the gap in the seal and after a rain you can see water weep out at the door sill's. |
30000 mi | Trim between back window and trunk lid cracked. Dealer took pictures, recorded vehicle mileage and VIN, and reported to Volkswagon for disposition. Broken (black plastic)trim replaced (pn 3C8-853-465-041) |
45200 mi US $50 |
replaced black trim between rear window and trunk. piece cracked. this is a common problem and was repaired under cpo warranty. (when I called VW directly, they said it would not be.) this is common |
39560 mi | Plastic piece cracked above trunk. Known issue dealer related with a improved metal part under warranty. Not really a big issue but nice that it is covered. |
11000 mi | hollow tubular noise coming from rear when driving over rough roads, pot holes, etc. thought to come from spare tire compartment. |
7000 mi | Popping sound from behind back seats. Repaired per TSB. |
47000 mi | Crack in panel running beneath rear window |
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
18000 mi | Cracked plastic trim between rear window and trunk replaced under warranty. |
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
105100 mi US $30 |
Replaced plastic cracked rear window trim with metal upgrade. Missed the free replacement window. 2nd Owner. |
108700 mi | Sun roof switch needed to be tightened |