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Chart based on 26 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.
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.
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.
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
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