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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%)
Chart based on 140 repairs.
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 27 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 6-speed manual AWD
| 54000 mi US $1900 |
Turbo wastegate valve failed and turbo was replaced. Water pump and thermostat failed. System was replaced. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 14000 mi | Smell of raw gas and/or oil vapor upon warm re-start after sitting in cold weather for 30 plus minutes. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | engine coolant bypass valve and water pump was replaced |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 13000 mi US $2000 |
Factory Clutch would sometimes slip under acceleration. Opted to replace with aftermarket unit with higher clamping force. Also had APR Stage 1 tune installed. |
| 1990 mi | CEL came on during drive to dealership (what timing!) Dealership diagnosed it as an engine misfire and supposedly updated engine software. This seems to be a common issue with 2017 Golf R's. CEL has not come back since. Was told to let car warm up for 30 seconds before driving off. |
| 50000 mi US $2745 |
had a check engine light. Dealership diagnosed as carbon buildup. did an intake cleaning. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | Heater had slow/intermittent operation. Heater valve replaced. |
| 28500 mi | Infamous water pump weep/leak. Dealer had to keep it for several days because they had the pump but no gasket. |
| 72000 mi US $380 |
Radiator Leaked. Purchased radiator from VW and perfromed repair |
| 48946 mi US $206 |
Coolant line to Turbo leaking antifreeze. |
| 38727 mi | The thermostat housing was leaking. Dealer replaced it under warranty. |
| 58000 mi | The water pump was leaking and was replaced under warranty |
| 45000 mi US $2200 |
clutch worn out. Replace clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing. Kept stock DMF flywheel |
| 21000 mi | Have manual transmission. EPC Light came on and car would fully restrict boost and limit revs to 4000, so it would feel as if in limp mode. Took to dealer under warranty. Dealer concluded it's a bad oil pressure sensor and replaced under warranty. |
| 7000 mi | Evap system leak |
| 1000 mi | Check engine light. O2 sensor failed |
| 14000 mi | Hose replacement |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 49000 mi US $700 |
Turbo failed |
| 200 mi | Coolant smell |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 67500 mi US $1900 |
Clutch Replacement |
| 24000 mi | Oil leak |
| 26000 mi | Thermostat housing, slow coolant leak |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 42000 mi US $2000 |
Replace thermostat and water pump |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $650 |
Walnut shell blasting of intake tract to remove carbon buildup. |
| 40300 mi C $800 |
One of the connectors attached to the wiring harness near the front of the engine, a wire came out of the connector putting the transmission in limp mode, as a result the entire wiring harness had to be replaced at a cost of $800 |
| EPC warning light on highway. Engine cut out immediately. Towed to dealership and diagnosed as faulty fuel injector on cylinder 4. Replaced injector. Dealer removed intake manifold to replace fuel injector from previous trip. Dealer's shop failed to properly reinstall coolant line hose to overflow. Coolant shot all over engine and disabled car. Towed back to dealer for repairs. | |
| 22000 mi | Oil leak from oil filter housing Water pump housing replaced due to oil leak casing damage |
| 90000 mi US $100 |
O2 Sensor. CEL still on. |
2017 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
| 35000 mi US $600 |
Replaced leaking coolant reservoir. |
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