turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
97000 mi US $200 |
2 piece throwout bearing failed, known issue and there is a single piece revised part available. dealer would not pay. |
27300 mi | Metallic Rubbing noise when engaging clutch |
35000 mi US $2100 |
Repaired Metalic Creacking noise in Clutch by replacing clutch with aftermarket kit |
37200 mi C $500 |
Clutch was making squeel whine when engadged and cold, was slipping warm or cold. Dealer identified the problem as a defective clutch, had the dealer replace the throw out bearing as well. |
60760 mi C $3000 |
Throw out bearing failed for a second time under 100,000 kms (~60,000 miles) first failure happened at 60,000kms |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
20000 mi | Dealer updated transmission software, no issues noticed. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
36700 mi | DSG clutchpacks needed to be replaced. Dealer attempted to charge me for the repair (nearly $2500) parts + labor for replacement telling me that it was a wearable item. After complaining directly to VWOA it was covered under B2B warranty. |
15000 mi | DSG Mechatronics Unit Died |
7440 mi | Transmission has major defect, unable to decide which gear it wants to be in on light throttle in stop-and-go traffic/low speeds. Slams into gear or no gear at all/delayed response. Put up with it for week, then returned to dealer for full-value trade. |
US $100 | Steering wheel paddles fail to work intermittently |
49000 mi | I never had the the paddles fixed. The problem was so infrequent (every 4 weeks or so) and the cost so high ($750) that it just wasn't worth it. |
16000 mi | DSG transmission giving 'false neutrals'--i.e., indicator says it's in 3rd gear but engine just revs when you step on the accelerator. They ordered a new mechatronics unit, which hasn't arrived yet. |
19000 mi | First they ordered a new mechatronics unit; problem came back quickly. Then, they did the reflash/recall; so far, so good--haven't had the false neutral since. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
46000 mi US $250 |
Pressure plate has been broken since approx. 10k miles. Replaced along wit clutch assembly by VW after long battle with warranty people |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
130200 mi C $1500 |
Replace both front axles due to wear. Fixing vibration cause by axles. |