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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

10000 mi

Installed check valve in rear window washer system to prevent hot weather from causing washer fluid to leak onto rear window / hatch / bumper. Adjusted "striker" on driver's side read door, as door did not close in an acceptable manner prior to adjustment.

29340 mi

C $290

Rear left door latch mechanism failed (door wouldn't lock)

28000 mi

Radiator developed small pinhole leak, radiator replaced under warranty

29000 mi

Water leaked into rear passenger tail light.

2000 mi	Rear window washer nozzle dribbles water onto rear window under hard acceleration.
10000 mi	Rear window washer dribbling

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96720 mi

C $800

Rear hatch lock and lock motor broke, so the hatch wouldn't close. Both were replaced

3000 mi	The windshield wipers were very noisy. Dealer installed a grommet that was missing from time of manufacture.
33500 mi	Interior door handle would not snap back to its return position after opening the door. Interior door panel and handle was replaced.

100000 mi

US $300

Windshield and rear hatch window washer systems developed leaks and required repair, along with routine maintenance.

29200 mi	Leaking rear window sprayer.
30000 mi	Rear window sprayer was leaking
56000 mi	Rear Window washer sprayer leaking. Solved problem for about a week. Sprayer has started to leak again after use.
66000 mi	The problem of the leaky rear window washer was never remedied and VW had no fix for the problem.

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44000 mi

US $50

Window glass became disconnected from the mechanism that pushes it up and down the frame

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10000 mi	Will report once part arrives. This is a washer-fluid leak from the rear (the 3rd brake light needs to be replaced). Dealer tech verified and ordered. I gather it is a common problem for the car.
16000 mi	They changed out the unit, but the new one leaks, too. Said they'd 'find a fix' for it.
19000 mi	Rear wiper/washer leaked; they replaced unit, still had problem. On visit where they fixed the DSG issue, they fixed this as well.
34300 mi	Rt Ft door not closing flush. Was repaired before (2011) under warranty. Dealer insist it was caused by my hitting a road hazard, but the door was coming loose before then. NOT FIXED

7440 mi

Had a very strong draft under steering column, at highway speeds and with recirculation going this was extremely cold. A firewall port was not installed during assembly.