2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2010

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (6%)

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

103540 mi

C $55
Parking brake was sticking on cold winter temperature 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

14000 mi

US $250
Severed wire to the ABS control system. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

69600 mi

US $650
Turned on the car and had four warning lights flashing in the dashboard. After looking online, I found out that the ABS control module went bad. We replaced it but could not get the ECU to accept the new part because i don't know how to code 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

70060 mi

C $300
one seized rear caliper 
55000 mi

US $327
Left front wheel speed sensor failed 
70905 mi

US $245
Right rear wheel speed sensor replaced 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

83080 mi

C $250
Replaced front brake pads and rotors 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

55000 mi

US $50
Left rear rotor backing plate (splash guard) corroded at the 3 screws that attach it causing it to float freely between hub and rotor. Dealer cut it apart because replacing it is a $600 job that requires disassembling suspension. 
65000 mi

US $25
Brake dust shield started rattling, and apparently had rusted (somehow) and came loose. Had to be cut out, would have been >$500 to replace this tiny piece. 
73500 mi

US $500
Replaced front brake pads and rotors. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

121000 mi

US $600
Replaced brake rotors worn completely on front. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

115320 mi

C $500
Parking brake levers on the rear calipers were seized. The only solution was to replace both rear calipers. 

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brake Problems

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