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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
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 224 repairs.
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 25420 mi C $200 |
Leaking brake line tightened |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40920 mi | Replaced 4 rotors under warranty |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 2000 mi | Traction control warning lights. Not confirmed that permanently fixed. |
| 8000 mi | Traction Control and TPMS warning lights appearing together discovered to be an electronic steering alignment issue. |
| 28500 mi | Finally got a software update to fix radio issue as well as tpms and traction control warnings. |
| 13000 mi | Needed to replace the e-brake assembly (no longer was engaging appropriately when lifted upwards). |
| 18000 mi | ABS sensor was faulty; replaced under warranty. Part was shipped overseas (hence long wait period in shop). Work itself took a day. |
| 27280 mi C $500 |
New brake pads and rotors |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 19220 mi | The lock button on the parking brake handle popped off along with an internal spring. Repair under warranty. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 9200 mi | Brakes pulsing/vibrating at highway speeds after 15-30 minutes. Dealer inspected and found no defect. Problem continues. Dealer also performed 10K mi service. |
| 92070 mi C $1180 |
Rear brakes needed pads and rotors. Brake fluid flush done at same time. |
| 108500 mi C $200 |
Drivers side brake dust shield sheared off at the mounting points and noticed passengers side was very loose as well. Bought both brake dust shields and replacement screws. Remove and replace brake caliper and disk to access mounting screws. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 106000 mi US $600 |
Parking brake was frozen in the cold |
| 107000 mi | Replaced brake caliper under warranty, did NOT fix parking brake being frozen in cold temps |
| 27623 mi US $498 |
Rear rotors were pitted with corrosion due to road salt, moisture and lack of use. Would not pass inspection w/o replacement. |
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