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2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)
Other (2%)
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 51 repairs.
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (91%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 4650 mi | Dealer performed TSB for very common panoramic roof leak and replaced rubber seal around. Cleaned or replaced stained 'A' pillar and cleaned stained headliner. |
| 44020 mi | Rust bubble along the pano roof seal and paint lifting on rear passenger quarter junction with bumper. VW paying for repairs under warranty. Work to be done by approved independent paint shop. Pano roof doesn't open any more. Dealer replacing changing the tracks/guides. Dealer removing rear fixed wagon trunk side window to reseal it to prevent a water leak. |
| 47740 mi | Third water leak through panoramic sunroof due to clogged rear drain. Drain was de-clogged and stains were cleaned. |
| 30380 mi | Rear tailgate rubs against bumper cover. Wore paint off tailgate lower edge for about one inch, rusting; wore gouge into plastic bumper cover. Assessed for VW Warranty coverage. VW refused to pay, claims it should be an "adjustment" covered only for 1 year or 20,000 km |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 19638 mi | Tried to fix internal buzz/rattle from housing in front of the rear view mirror on the windshield, but we couldn't reproduce the sound during the test drive. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
This was the recall for the trim around the DSG shifter developing a sharp edge. The trim was replaced. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 16800 mi | A-pillar cover detaching, headliner sides detaching |
| 23003 mi | Driver's headlamp had crack and moisture on inside. Replaced under warranty. |
| 24161 mi | Trim around sunroof cracked at front corners. Replaced under warranty. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 25000 mi | Creaking noise in sunroof |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
| 4340 mi | Sunroof rattles. Dealer lubricated the sunroof. Problem persists and now they state that it's a normal sound. Going to try to solve it myself. |
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