2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2013

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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%)

Chart based on 166 repairs.
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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 8 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 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

55000 mi

US $50
Latch for rear hatch no longer engaging. driver information center showed rear hatch open. Replaced latch with part from amazon, required trip to parts store for specialty multipoint socket. 1/2 hour easy replacement not counting special trip to store. 
67000 mi Washer fluid hose near rear window cracked and spraying fluid into luggage area of car. Would cost $325 to fix. 
16000 mi Driver's side passenger window control switch replaced. 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

27000 mi

US $7
Wind noise, well sort of... The plastic pin that holds my passenger side rear window to the operator popped out. Consequently, the window would not go up all the way unless it was given a helping hand. TERRIBLE design IMO. 
34000 mi

US $20
Passenger side rear window regulator pin popped out. Love this car but this is very aggravating! 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

87000 mi

US $350
Trunk latch 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

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

5000 mi Rear washer fluid nozzle would occasionally dribble fluid when accelerating. Problem intermittent and difficult to reproduce. 
29400 mi Replaced seat recline switch under warranty. Glove box latch and passenger window switch. These are three separate issues. 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

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

12000 mi passenger seat belt wouldn't retract, had to replace parts. 

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Other Problems

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