| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 371 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 22940 mi €150 |
Door handles do not work properly when minus centigrade, you need to pull the handle twice to get the door open. |
| 39440 mi €400 |
Door handles needed to be pulled twice |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi | Rear Hatch would not close |
| 27000 mi US $100 |
Underbody shield came off and wire to oxygen sensor was exposed. |
| 82000 mi US $40 |
Latch for rear tailgate broke- I replaced it. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 1000 mi | One headrest in back seat could be removed but two others could not be removed. Had to make a second trip since they needed a couple hours to remove panel to fix problem. |
| 12000 mi | Leaky rear windshield washer nozzle was replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $300 |
Trunk latch servo failed and would not latch. All of the trunk latch needed to be replaced. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39060 mi C $800 |
Rear passenger tire flat - replaced all four tires |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 32000 mi US $300 |
Gas filler door hinge cracked and broken left under car shield |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 4600 mi US $100 |
Had the car in for an oil change and tire rotation and balance to try to see if the vibration would go away but it didn't. $100 was for oil change and tire rotation and balance which I thought the price was fair since it was the dealer |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 20000 mi | Problem with seat back mechanism |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | Rear window windshield wiper arm broke off the car while driving. Replaced under warranty. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Rear hatch wiper fluid spray nozzle leaking. TSB on file. Dealer replaced via warranty. |
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