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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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- 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 225 repairs.
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 18 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 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28000 mi | some issue with the gearshift sensors. Not a big issue and covered under warantee. |
| 23500 mi | Shifter error. Repaired under warranty. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 230hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 57660 mi | Gear selection became difficult, as if gate was obstructed (manual). Intermittent problem, but especially bad when engine cold. Dealer made adjustments. problem improved slightly. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 38000 mi | Shift assembly was sending error codes to the computer. It didn't appear that anything mechanical was wrong. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21700 mi | On January 27, 2017, when car went to dealer for Suction Pump Recall, dashboard error message had previously indicated Gearbox Error (no repair done, unable to reproduce). At Motor Vehicle Inspection, found faulty Shift Module Assembly (ordered and replaced). |
| 19000 mi | Had an intermittent "transmission error" light, so shifter column replaced. |
| 19000 mi | On a trip back from Kentucky to MD, an alert signal was raised and the text "transmission issue" but the manual has no information for that. I called the dealer from the mountains of west virginia and they said that it wasn't a worry....but to take it in....when I took it in they found that the shifter needed replacing. |
| 29000 mi | Shifter replaced due to reoccurring error on MFI |
| 22000 mi | Shift handle issue |
| 5000 mi | transmission software reflash to help jerky low speed starts |
| 3000 mi | Shaking/wobble felt on acceleration from stop. Does this only on 1.8 TSI with automatic. Was called by dealer for a TCM upgrade fix. Upgrade did not stop the wobble problem. |
| 3900 mi | Same shaking/wobble problem. Dealer replaced right front axel. Did not solve the problem. Seems there is a bad batch of axels made in China. Those made in Mexico don't seem to cause the problem. |
| 4600 mi | After unsuccessful attempt to repair shaking/wobble in front end, dealer replaced both axles with ones made in Mexico and not China (like the OEM ones). This seems to have stopped the problem and the acceleration is now smooth. |
| 20000 mi | Gearbox failed and replaced under warranty. |
| 10000 mi | Software update to improve shifting. |
| 18000 mi | Transmission error diagnosed, new shifter ordered |
| 23700 mi | Car experienced shimmy on acceleration. These early 2015 production run front axles found to be faulty. Front axles replaced. |
| 29000 mi | Car was towed to local dealership after a "critical error" message came up while leaving for work. A module in the shift level was found to have failed and was replaced under warranty. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 21000 mi US $50 |
Master cylinder failed |
| 42500 mi US $3000 |
clutch inoperative, caused by hydraulic bearing failure. Clutch, bearing and flywheel replaced. |
2015 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 31000 mi US $2460 |
The clutch cylinder failed which resulted in the clutch getting coated with hydraulic fluid. This necessitated replacement of the clutch, flywheel and rear main seal. |
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