

Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (8%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (31%)
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
4000 mi | steering wheel off center |
91000 mi | Replace broken rear springs |
37200 mi | Knocking noise during steering cleared by replacing steering rack under warranty. |
43200 mi US $377 |
RF wheel bearing got noisy, wheel had 1/4" of play. Bearing replaced. |
54000 mi US $850 |
Rear suspension needed to replace coils and struts, both coils/springs broken and struts worn out after only 4 years and most miles were on the highway but did include Boston pot hole winter driving. |
119604 mi | Noise while turning right. Replaced front right wheel bearing. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
75000 mi US $350 |
Both rear springs broken, one at top, one on bottom. Replaced with towing package springs (European), stronger and they raised back of the car about 2.5 inches (which is what I wanted anyways for hitch purposes). |
57040 mi C $1200 |
Spring, stabilizer bar, bearings |
67000 mi US $50 |
Car won't hold alignment. Replaced the ball joints. Seems a little more stable. |
43500 mi US $500 |
broken rear spring, replaced both rear coil springs |
74400 mi C $500 |
Suspension broke will driving. Was replaced by dealer, partially covered by extended warranty after dealer contacted VW. |
78740 mi C $400 |
Cracked boot. Replaced by dealer, covered by warranty. |
67560 mi C $400 |
rear passenger suspension coil spontaneously broke while parked. |
81840 mi C $805 |
Front coil springs. Replaced rear coil springs 10 months earlier. Bitter. |
101680 mi C $450 |
Right front wheel bearing |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
43200 mi US $250 |
Broken front coil spring and bushing |
93000 mi US $850 |
Front passenger side spring failed. Replaced both front spring and strut assemblies. |