| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 51 repairs.
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 60946 mi | Turbo waste gate actuator seized. EPC light came on, lost power, intermittently. Code for turbo failure on VCDS. Turbo replaced under warranty. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 21700 mi | Check engine light was coming on randomly. The dealer diagnosed it as a faulty oxygen sensor which was subsequently replaced. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 19000 mi | Front seal needed replacing. |
| 29500 mi | Replaced fuel injector for cylinder #3. |
| 48000 mi | Vacuum pump leaking oil. Replaced under warranty. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 17000 mi US $85 |
Check engine light. No clear diagnosis, possible misfire. Reset sensor, told to bring back if recurs. |
| 7250 mi | Coolant was steadily dropping since purchasing vehicle on 3/24/2018. By the time I took it to service, the coolant level was right above the minimum line (was full from the factory). Dealership pressure tested cooling system and found no leaks, coolant topped off, and advised by dealership to continue to monitor coolant level. |
| 15000 mi | Engine coolant dropping slowly after a couple months again. Dealership pressure tested and found no leaks. Coolant topped off. |
| 35037 mi | Been slowly looking coolant since buying the car back in 2018, finally the dealership found a small leak. Thermostat housing was replaced under warranty. |
2018 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
134-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 14880 mi | EV Battery issue. 120+ days at the dealership. Battery had to be open to replace cells. |
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