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2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)
Other (3%)
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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 286 repairs.
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | Switch in tranny was giving error message. Tranny was pulled and switch replaced under warranty. It would have run $900 |
| 24000 mi | Reset connection between gear select and transmission to clear a dash indicator. |
| 8000 mi | Car occassionally downshifts too early, resulting in a loud clunk. |
| 17000 mi | Transmission box caused the sensor to read that there was a transmission problem, that was a false read |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86800 mi C $60 |
Manual Transmission Clutch actuation. It would occasionally fail to release when the pedal was fully pressed. In one instance the pedal failed to return from the floor, requiring manual return. Dealer inspected hydraulic system and clutch and found no issues. Brake fluid was replaced and all brakes and clutch slave cylinder bled. This system was covered by VW extended warranty. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 300hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 42898 mi C $3500 |
Loud knocking/banging noise from rear of car under hard acceleration. Diagnosed by dealer as Haldex AWD unit failure. Complete Haldex Coupling assembly (incl. Haldex Control Module) replaced. 4 months out of 5-year warranty but a known issue, VW eventually agreed to pay half of the parts cost. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 18000 mi | Oil leak in rear differential. The differential had to be replaced under warranty. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 30274 mi | Haldex AWD unit stopped functioning. The condition existed for 2-3 weeks in that rear wheels were not engaging in low-traction situations. Fault code was triggered after a launch control start spun the front wheels. Dealer replaced unit (OCQ525010F) with revised part (0CQ525010H), along with associated non-reusable bolts and fluids. Time in shop was waiting for the differental part to arrive from Canada. |
| 1200 mi | DSG transmission failure. Dealer had whole new DSG transmission shipped from Germany and installed. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Replaced shifter assembly under warranty due to error / fault on dash |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | transmission shifter was replaced under warranty. "Transmission Error" message on diagnostics |
| 24000 mi | Shifter assembly had to be replaced due to bad contacts causing transmission error codes |
2016 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 50 mi | Losing power on highway driving. It appears to problem related to the brake wiring harness. |
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