2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2015

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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%)

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (67%)

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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 Hatch

turbocharged 230hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

11780 mi Suspension misaligned with both front tyres worn to legal limit on outer edge whilst inner edge > 6mm. VW said that was due to wear and tear and not a problem with the car. 
66960 mi

€90
Rear Shocks rattling (known issue on GTi & GTD with passive dampers). Replaced VW shocks with Bilstein OEM equivalent to remedy noise issues. Owner provided parts, dealer charged €90 for labour. Done while car was being serviced. 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

30000 mi Something was wrong with the power steering motor and it took three trips for them to figure this out. The work was covered under the warranty. 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

57660 mi

C $500
Replacement of passenger side, rear wheel bearing. 
35900 mi Prematurely worn right front wheel bearing due to faulty part from factory. After diagnosis, was replaced under warranty. 
5000 mi Yellow steering wheel warning light came on and a whoosh whoosh noise became prominent at speeds above 60 and vibration was felt. 
12000 mi Rough ride and thumping noise over speed bumps. Dealer had left in shipping pucks in struts when doing PDI. Removed and replaced struts. 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

60000 mi

US $550
Rear wheels needed alignment. 
71000 mi

US $266
Wheel alignment 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35000 mi Front driver wheel bearing bad, replaced under warranty. 
8000 mi Front suspension noise over low speed bumps. Replaced bearings, bushing and strut mount. Adjustments and lubrication. The noise was lessened but still present and apparently temperature related. It seemed to be lesser on days over 80-90 degrees. 
11000 mi Suspension noise never eliminated. 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

29140 mi Creaking noise over bumps - sway bar joints greased 
38440 mi Investigated creaking noise over bumps - dealer could not reproduce 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

116560 mi

C $2800
Rear drivers side spring replaced 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

56000 mi

US $3000
Alignment was out and required replacement tires. 

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2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Suspension Problems

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