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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 166 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 28000 mi US $200 |
sunroof drains clogged causing water to leak into interior. The clog was too far down the drain line for me to fix. Mechanic was able to remedy |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 22800 mi | Passenger seat creaks. Dealer inspected and found no obvious fault, but suggested lubing internal seat components requiring disassembly, not covered by warranty. Declined and will do it myself on a weekend. |
| 6800 mi | Sunroof shade rattled when open (pushed to rear) foam added to cease noise (warrantied). |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 29300 mi | Plastic chrome finish peeling off of gear selector knob lever creating an uncomfortably rough edge. |
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Upholstery on sunroof cover came off. Was replaced with plaid fabric matching the seats. Also replaced fabric upholstery in doors with plaid fabric. |
| 20700 mi | Door rain drainage tube not connected causing water to come into front and back floors. Did not realize until many months of water seepage, needed new carpeting. |
| 29140 mi | Trim was not seated properly from previous repair |
| 33000 mi | Headliner began to sag and fall down. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 4000 mi | recurring persistent vibration / rattle from headliner area vicinity of overhead light console. |
| 11700 mi | Plastic piece that allows you to aim the rear air vent broke |
| 40000 mi US $700 |
Standard 50K Service; plus Dash rattle in instrument cluster |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 9920 mi | Headlight is fogging up. |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 2000 mi | storage compartment cover defective, replaced under warranty |
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