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2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (11%)
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 140 repairs.
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 21700 mi | Stuck front right caliper. Replaced under warranty. |
| 26660 mi | Parking brake handle does not catch. Parking brake caliper replaced under warranty. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 44000 mi | Front and rear brake pads and rotors. Passenger side rear caliper failed (was causing brake pad to not release causing accelerated brake pad wear). Caliper replaced |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 17000 mi | The ESC system malfunctioned causing both wheels on the right side to brake while driving. ESC icon on the dashboard flashed repeatedly and lost throttle control as the car crawled to a stop. Dealer indicated that no error codes were recorded but that the brake rotors on the right side had both turned blue from the excessive heat generated. Dealer hung on to the car for 4 days but was unable to reproduce the problem. SCARY! |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 136236 mi US $428 |
replace the rear rotors and pads |
| 18000 mi | Steering column lock quit working. Automatic steering wheel lock on push button start vehicle. This problem resolved itself and began working properly again. |
| 22000 mi US $760 |
Front pads and rotors replaced with OEM parts |
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