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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (3%)

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Western Australia, Australia Apr 2015 - Jul 2018
Dec 2015 55800 mi A $950	Air conditioning was intermittent and near the end almost never blew cold air. VW wanted to replace the entire system. Found to be faulty control valve ($125 part). Cruise control stopped working. Cruise control stalk had to be replaced. Total cost was around $350.
Jun 2016 58900 mi A $40	Rear wiper stopped spraying wash fluid. After using it fluid would accumulate in the rear door. There is a corrugated fluid line which tears (terrible design) and needs to be cut and joined with a repair kit.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
Dec 2013 54000 mi US $30	Headlight on one side went out, same side that once just needed to be reseated. Bulb burned out, replaced both.
Feb 2016 73600 mi US $90	Brake light out, daytime running lights out, light above drivers side visor mirror failed.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
Nov 2016 80680 mi	Some sensors replaced
Apr 2017 80600 mi C $400	MAF sensor replaced

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011 17000 mi	Rough Down shifting from 3 to 2; especially while braking. Replaced auto transmission valve cover.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Connecticut, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022 63000 mi US $685	Oil leak in vacuum pump and several other areas.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 68200 mi C $400	Electric lock failure
Dec 2015 77500 mi C $1100	alternator
May 2016 82620 mi C $225	rear wheel bearing
Nov 2016 87380 mi C $50	Burnt headlights, again
May 2018 109740 mi C $13	Brake light burned put

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Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 82 mi	Warranty Service - faulty TPMS module

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2018
Feb 2011 35000 mi	Check engine light appeared while driving to work. Took vehicle to dealership for warranty repairs to replace both engine knock sensors. Repairs were completed that day.
Mar 2011 36000 mi	Driver side door trim had a crease that ran parallel to the window. After a year of going back and forth with Volkswagen of America, the part was authorized for replacement by the dealership and was ordered and finally replaced.
Sep 2011 44000 mi	40,000 scheduled routine maintenance involved brakes & belts inspection / replacement, passenger head light / electrical inspection, lubrication of various parts, replacement of fluids, for an estimated $550+ at dealer. Took the car elsewhere for $250.
Jun 2012 58000 mi US $80	Both driver side and passenger side, rear calipers were seizing due to heat generated from normal local driving, causing premature pad and rotor wear. Calipers would remain engaged while driving. Both calipers were replaced
Dec 2012 66000 mi US $350	The electrical motor that diverts the airflow to the heater died.
May 2014 88000 mi US $650	Battery died and alternator wasn't charging battery.
Jun 2015 106000 mi US $1	Replaced driver side front calipers and rotor. Replaced passenger side rear caliper.
Jul 2015 106800 mi US $500	Passenger side rear caliper seized and started leaking brake fluid and needed to be replaced.
Oct 2015 111300 mi US $850	Faulty manifold sensor needed to be replaced. Routine maintenance - Replaced spark plugs, flushed radiator, brakes, power steering.
Mar 2016 118000 mi US $700	Oil leaking into vacuum pump and fouled MAP sensor
Aug 2016 121800 mi US $125	Passenger side Daytime Running Light was causing the replace light warning to go off. Dealer replaced the light as well as both side marker lights.
Mar 2017 134000 mi US $850	Stabilizer and sway bar bushings were missing and needed to be replaced. Alignment needed to be performed.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2016
Dec 2008 820 mi	Passenger seat jammed, seat slider handle broken off, seat frame broken
Nov 2010 12000 mi	Inside rearview mirror nonfunctional Creaking and cracking noise when turning steering wheel, hornplate spring blocks movement at times, told "works to specification" One of the upper front passenger-door outer panel screws fell out, causing wind noise, speaker and door trim rattle. Screw replaced and tightened.
Mar 2011 15000 mi	Driver side electric window regulator defective Steering wheel clock spring defective, making clunking and chafing noises. Driver side electric window regulator defective. After removing the door blade and performing the work, the door would not fit - completely misaligned when they screwed it together. It took 3 trips, an external body shop, and 5 days to fix Steering wheel clock spring defective, making clunking and chafing noises. Several trips necessary. Turns out that steering column is defective, replaced. Took over a week to get parts and fix.
Jun 2011 17000 mi	Dealer's body shop put a dent in front fender when adjusting door, fixed; replaced misfitting front wheel arch cover, driver door inner panel replaced (missing rubber strip), door pocket felt missing; replaced. In all, 2 more trips, 3 days. Steering wheel misaligned, pointing in the opposite direction of what wheels are doing. Dealer flat out lied as no effort was made to fix. Must return once again. Plus, horn plate in steering wheel still creaking.
Sep 2011 19000 mi US $1004	Replaced entire driver side airbag unit - creaking and clicking noises not recognized by VW. Cost $1004. Work done at an independent shop to perfection.
Nov 2014 45000 mi US $400	Headliner separated and detached around sun glass holder.
Jun 2015 48000 mi US $600	CV boot torn Key fob failed, spare key fob defective, had to replace and program new fob Door lock cylinder loose and falling out, shop replaced parts inside door but lock came loose again after 3 weeks when they tightened and glued it in
Sep 2015 50000 mi US $400	Check engine light on. Some membrane burst sprayed intake and MAF sensor with oil. Replaced
Dec 2015 53000 mi	Driver's door misaligned and chafing the fender - since the window regulator was replaced years ago, no one has been able to put that door back and align it properly, not the body shop, not the dealer.
Jan 2016 53000 mi US $489	Roof liner detached in the front, needed new liner all around
Feb 2016 53000 mi	Rear hatch release on rear hatch stopped working, $256. Head unit stopped working, CD stuck. Replaced head unit with JVC aftermarket unit, $463. Rear defroster not working, cable broken in hatch. Repaired for free.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2017
Apr 2010 15000 mi	Airbag light came on. Microsensor in seatbelt buckle had to be replaced
Jun 2010 19000 mi	knock sensor had to be replaced. Engine would not go above 3000 rpm. Dealership gave us use of a rental while waiting for proper part to arrive POD sensor under passenger seat no longer detects person in seat so airbag for passenger is disabled. Went in for repair, sensor arrived damaged from warehouse. New part on order.
Jul 2010 19800 mi	Replaced POD sensor
Mar 2011 29000 mi	PODS module under seat for detecting passenger defective causing airbag light to come on. New PODS sensor ordered and I will be notified when it arrives.
May 2011 30800 mi	PODS module was replaced
Feb 2014 72000 mi US $200	Bad knock sensor
Aug 2014 79000 mi US $524	Second knock sensor and camshaft sensor
Dec 2015 107000 mi US $150	replaced brake fluid
Mar 2016 112000 mi US $100	City lights had to be replaced. Impossible to reach with hands or without possibly crushing something. Repair had to be done at dealership.

Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2011
Oct 2010 20500 mi	door seal replaced- wind type noise when hvac fan was on

Volkswagen Rabbit in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013 29000 mi US $215	Replaced battery that was still operable but going on 5 years old based on Summer 2008 manufacture date.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Aug 2017
Feb 2011 35000 mi	The lock/unlock button on the driver's side door has a bulb that occasionally flickers when cold. Dealer could not duplicate the condition so no repair was done.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2015
Jun 2011 27000 mi	While the car was in for an oil change, I pointed out that the shifter was squeaking and the front suspension was groaning at maximum deflection. Dealer ordered shifter and strut mounts, to be installed later. Replaced manual shifter assembly. Strut mounts hadn't yet arrived.
Jul 2011 29000 mi	Installed previously-ordered front strut mounts to eliminate noise near ends of suspension travel.
Jun 2014 68000 mi US $200	A/C suddenly started blowing warm while traveling. Took it to a local shop who evacuated and recharged the system.
Oct 2014 74300 mi US $385	Replaced oil pan. Jiffy Lube in Louisiana had stripped the drain plug threads and installed a self-tapping plug (without telling us about the damage).

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 11000 mi	Driver side window switch broke. Replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Rabbit in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 54640 mi C $200	knock sensor replaced
Dec 2016 61380 mi C $360	Alternator replaced
Jun 2017 66960 mi C $600	brake replacement cam sensor

Volkswagen Rabbit in Maine, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 75000 mi US $400	Cracked radiator

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 66340 mi C $100	Broken rear wiper arm replaced
Mar 2016 71300 mi	Radio would not turn on after turning on the car one day. Changed fuses, but had no effect. Living without it.
Oct 2017 94240 mi C $60	Exhaust pipe came off behind catalytic converter while driving. A joint on the pipe hat rotted off. Pipe was reconnected with a new clamp.

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Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
Jun 2012 41540 mi	replaced passenger front wheel bearing. replaced 1 ignition coil plug.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
Dec 2012 41000 mi	some kind of stepper motor on the intake. car was fixed under warranty. seems to be a common issue per various forums.

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2014
Mar 2014 28000 mi	Intake manifold was replaced under warranty. Misfire on cylinder 2. Engine continued to misfire, then would not start after being turned off. Suspect the cause was humidity related. Problem went away after rain stopped.

Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2018
Feb 2010 6100 mi	Loose wiring harness to fuel injection caused loss of power. TSB on this, known problem.
Jun 2010 9000 mi	Car was brought in for 10k service (as scheduled). Glove box door replaced. Interior rattle resolved, car is completely rattle free now. Note: problem was so minor I hesitated to mention it even to the service writer.
Nov 2011 17000 mi	Dual mass flywheel failure, clutch & pressure plate replaced under warranty. Thanks to Carter VW and VW for stepping up.
Aug 2015 32100 mi US $600	Intake manifold/fuel injectors clogged with carbon build up.
Nov 2015 35000 mi US $170	Ignition coil failure
Jul 2016 38300 mi US $900	ABS controller/pump replaced
Oct 2017 47000 mi US $400	High pressure fuel pump.

Volkswagen GTI in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2008 - Aug 2012
Oct 2008 4000 mi	Water pump was failing, creating an intermittent grinding sound at idle. I demonstrated the noise on a test drive and the dealer identified and repaired the problem.
Dec 2010 48000 mi US $550	Coolant leak from engine inlet tube. Damaged part replaced successfully.
Apr 2012 56500 mi US $30	Experienced single knock during hard acceleration or turning. Verified subframe bolts were stretched and allowing the subframe a small amount of movement. Resolved by installing shims and 2 heavier duty subframe bolts.
May 2012 58000 mi US $550	Check engine light cause by O2 sensor failure. Dealership diagnosed and replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009 4000 mi	Car has an idle problem at normal operating temperature. On 2nd visit to the dealership the throttle body was replaced under warranty.
Dec 2009 4240 mi	The car went back two more times, on the 4th visit the dealer replaced the PCV valve.
Feb 2010 5200 mi	Car still has an idle problem and also has a blown speaker. Car is at the dealership to have the purge valve replaced.
Mar 2010 6000 mi	This was the 4th time that the CEL turned on. The problem was either new or the original problem but attempts to repair were made by replacing the throttle body and PCV valve. This time the purge valve was replaced. CEL has remained off since then

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011 56000 mi US $199	Door lock wasn't working.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Oct 2017
Aug 2016 76300 mi US $259	Heated oxygen sensor (determines air fuel mix) went bad, cost 150 plus labor.
Jun 2017 81000 mi	Car wouldn't shift into reverse, was blocked. Drove to mechanic a few days later and it mysteriously stopped. Works fine now.
Oct 2017 86000 mi	Radiator had sludge

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Volkswagen GTI in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015
Sep 2009 4000 mi	Passenger front door rattled when radio played certain bass frequencies, even at moderate volume. Dealer disassembled the door and wrapped/padded the wiring harness.
Oct 2009 5000 mi US $10	I took the rear passenger door apart to remove a very annoying rattle. Self-stick felt in a few choice places seemed to help. I also took apart the front passenger door to stop a rattle created by the speakers (and I don't play them loudly).
Aug 2011 36000 mi	The intake runner control actuator failed, which resulted in a check engine light. An extensive repair was required to replace it. There was no noticeable impact on drivability, but my gas mileage appears slightly better now.
Mar 2012 45000 mi US $120	The hatchback would not stay open, so I replaced the shocks.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011 36000 mi US $150	Tire pressure sensor continues to have a mind of its own.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Oct 2016
Jun 2010 15500 mi	air conditioner was not working properly. Still making odd noise even after trip to dealer. Told refrigerant was overfilled, drained some, but problem still.
Mar 2011 31000 mi C $116	Check engine light and backfire, code P0171, engine running lean bank 1. Dealer told me it was due to aftermarket intake. They performed a smoke test then refused to repair the maf, as it was most likely the source. Cleaned MAF myself
Jul 2011 37700 mi C $120	Diverter valve failed, threw code p0299, which was boost pressure limit not reached. Pin holeleak in DV, replaced with aftermarket DV. Not warranty repair due to aftermarket tune.
Sep 2011 40300 mi	Transmission oil pan gasket did not seat properly when dealer serviced it @63k. oil leaked out in large quantities, brought to dealer, replaced oil pan and gasket on warranty.
Feb 2012 45020 mi	Flapper position sensor on intake manifold failed. Replace entire manifold on warranty.
Jun 2014 80600 mi C $800	Tie rod ends both blown Wheel bearing failure
Sep 2014 84940 mi C $350	Thermostat failure, replace and refill coolant.
Jun 2015 88660 mi C $1100	Fuel injector failure, replace all 4 injectors, spark plugs, coil packs.
Oct 2016 93000 mi	AC never fully fixed. Just learned to live with it!

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 13000 mi	USG auto transmission mechatronics unit replaced after transmission went out of gear while driving. Lost faith in car and traded it in.

Volkswagen GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2014
Feb 2011 36300 mi	Multiple faulty valves in turbo intake system Check engine light: replaced 2 sensors and ignition switch.
Sep 2011 46000 mi	Exhaust/emissions light was lighting intermittently. Intake manifold replaced.
Oct 2011 47000 mi	The exhaust/emission light appeared while passing another vehicle. The power went "soft" afterward. Dealer replaced the turbocharger under the power train warranty.
Apr 2012 51800 mi US $100	Small leak discoverd at the oil cooler. Th eextended warranty adjuster was extremely slow to approve repair. Ultimately they did so.
May 2013 70400 mi	Sensors failed, causing traction control warning lights to display while running
Dec 2013 83000 mi US $350	Lumpy idle, followed by yellow engine light on dashboard. Injectors cleaned and bad gas drained on first trip. Problem reoccurred a week later. Fuel injectors replaced under extended warranty.
Mar 2014 85000 mi	The traction control light came on intermittently. Dealer confirmed the fault code but all systems tested OK.
Oct 2014 96000 mi	Replaced steering rack and wiring loom to address steering and traction control warning lights on dash. When the steering warning light would come on the steering felt markedly different. Soon after airbag warning light came on, apparently new harness faulty. A third harness not faulty but a newer design reluctant to talk with sensors that control the airbag. Finally new circular spring installed in steering wheel and system reprogrammed.

Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 26000 mi	Chip on shifter knob.

Volkswagen GTI in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2017
Sep 2013 52000 mi	cruise control is broken. Fault shown for throttle control module. Estimated repair cost is $600. Not worth it to me at this time, so I'm deferring repair. Update: cleared up on its own.
Jul 2014 65800 mi US $157	added 100 g of coolant
Nov 2014 72300 mi US $1300	ABS/ESP computer was faulty, had to be replaced
Mar 2015 78000 mi US $200	HID headlight bulb needed replacement
Dec 2015 91000 mi US $850	My 2.0 TSI engine had heavy carbon deposits on the intake and intake valves. This was manually cleaned and a catch can was added to the EGR system to avoid future deposits.
Apr 2016 93000 mi US $1600	CV boots torn
May 2017 108000 mi US $2900	Major oil leaks from upper cam chain cover,brake vacuum pump and rear main seal. Dual-mass flywheel was found to be loose and was replaced too.

Volkswagen GTI in New Zealand Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Jan 2015 47960 mi	Headlight washer tubing popped apart causing leak in washer system

Volkswagen GTI in United Arab Emirates Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
Jul 2014 31000 mi	Sunroof lining loose

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2021
Feb 2015 68900 mi US $950	CV Boot torn
Aug 2015 71500 mi US $450	Wheel bearing replaced Secondary air sensor
May 2016 78600 mi US $800	also oil pan, exhaust leaks
Nov 2016 82800 mi	Secondary air sensor replaced under warranty
Feb 2017 85000 mi	ABS module recall. It had shown signs of failure, I never noticed any loss of braking, but anytime the antilock would engage, the brake light come on and stay on until I turned off the ignition.
Jun 2018 93000 mi US $2000	Brake backing plate, rear springs, control arm

Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
May 2016 99000 mi	Replace fan Passenger door and window failed.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States May 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 152000 mi US $460	Coolant leak - hose replaced

Volkswagen GTI in New Zealand Jul 2014 - Sep 2018
Dec 2014 34131 mi $5000	New abs controller needed. Import from o/s and install
Jul 2015 36580 mi $15000	typical gti timing chain tensioner failure. Engine replacement required
Aug 2015 36980 mi $2500	Timing chain slipped, required new valves etc
Aug 2018 50840 mi $1000	oil leak

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2019
Dec 2012 33000 mi	Tie-rod seized in passenger side and replaced inner and outer by extended warranty.
Jul 2013 40500 mi	Intake manifold flap fail and CEL-on. Repair under power-train warranty.
Dec 2013 45000 mi US $100	cylinder 4 has misfiring, so replace all spark plugs and switched ignition coils(#4 coil to #3 and #3 to #4). However, still misfiring, so replaced ignition coils and problem solved!
Jul 2014 50800 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump and related items.
Dec 2015 69000 mi US $150	Replace falling headliner fabric.
Mar 2016 72000 mi	Brake control module mulfunction
Sep 2017 89000 mi US $250	replace aftermarket engine and transmission mount due to engine movement.
Dec 2017 93000 mi US $45	cam position sensor oil leak. replace to new.
Feb 2018 95000 mi US $1100	1st repair failed/ replace new rear main seal Rear main seal fail/ oil leaking
Jun 2018 98000 mi US $30	Strut bearing worn out and make noise

Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013 30000 mi US $556	Radiator leak, secondary fan seized and non-operational. Replaced radiator and fan. VW quoted 1276.00 (they were double dipping labor charges). Local shop completed for 556 minus cost of radiator.
Dec 2015 56000 mi	Manifold control sensor failed and out of specs. VW has extended warranty on this item so it was repaired free of charge. Would have cost about 690.00$ All 4 wheels needed quite a bit of toe and camber adjustment. I believe the shop that did my shocks and struts really didn't do an alignment.

Volkswagen GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2011 22900 mi	car went into limp mode. worked fine after restart. took to dealer who read codes, steering column with tiptronic paddles lost communication to CAN BUS. cleared codes and haven't seen problem since.
Nov 2013 63300 mi US $300	Intake manifold failed, covered under factory extended warranty. CV boot was torn, not sure if inner or outer. torn cv boot replaced
Apr 2014 71200 mi US $1300	ABS module experienced short circuit. ABS module was replaced.
Jul 2014 77700 mi US $3500	timing chain tensioner failed, caused car to jump timing. needed new chain, tensioner, valves, gaskets
Sep 2014 81000 mi US $180	serpentine belt wore out and was replaced
Feb 2015 89000 mi US $1270	rear main seal was leaking dual mass flywheel needed replacement
Aug 2017 119000 mi US $200	Tie rod end link needed replacement
Feb 2018 117 mi US $140	Ac control unit not sending power to high/low pressure sensor, no AC

Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Mar 2013
Jun 2011 49000 mi	Required a new CV joint upon purchase inspection, so that was replaced before we took final delivery of it.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States May 2009 - Mar 2012
Nov 2010 18700 mi	Check engine light went on and off for a week or so, went off the morning of the service appt. No code stored, unable to replicate, no repair attempted.
Feb 2011 20000 mi	CEL came back on, dealer diagnosed it as a fault with a part of the intake manifold. Entire manifold replaced under warranty. Regular maintenance also performed.
Oct 2011 29000 mi	Car went into limp mode at 30mph, pulled off and restarted. Rough idle, sputtered, went dead. Towed to dealer. Dealer replaced high-pressure fuel pump and cam follower under warranty.
Feb 2012 34000 mi	Car stalling under load, rough idle; dealer diagnosed as faulty crankcase breather valve. Replaced under warranty.
Mar 2012 34000 mi	Car stalling intermittently; went into limp mode on several occasions. Dealer replaced throttle body under warranty.

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Volkswagen GTI in California, United States - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 15000 mi	O2 Sensor replacement

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013 58000 mi US $100	Headlamp, $100 for the bulb
Dec 2016 94000 mi US $800	CV boot was leaking
Sep 2017 99000 mi	rear hatch lock - dealer repair was unsuccessful, still works intermittantly

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
Apr 2015 35800 mi US $300	3 sensors failed. CEL Light recently back on
Dec 2015 45000 mi US $300	Coolant leak and thermostat failure

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2022
Feb 2014 33000 mi	Check engine light came on. Dealer scanned; P2015 code, faulty intake manifold runner. This appears to be a very common problem. New part fitted, supposedly upgraded to avoid this problem in future. We'll see. All done under warranty.
Feb 2016 49000 mi	Alarm sounded, traction control light came on, red warning flashed. After restarting car all lights went out. Independent VW specialist diagnosed intermittent ABS module. Unplugged cable, plugged back in again, fault codes cleared.

Volkswagen GTI in Kentucky, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
Jun 2011 15000 mi	Power steering light and ESP light come on intermittently. Problem discovered to be steering angle sensor and part of ignition switch. Dealer found problem and ordered parts and did repair under factory warranty.
Jun 2012 28000 mi	Engine made whining sound; dealer inspected and found water pump to be faulty. Water pump replaced under powertrain warranty.
Dec 2012 33000 mi US $175	Coil pack for #1 cylinder failed, replaced at dealer.
Jun 2013 38000 mi US $700	Abs pump replaced. VWoA paid for the part.
Jan 2014 51500 mi	Intake manifold failure--replaced under extended warranty for manifold.

Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2013
Mar 2011 59000 mi	Intake Manifold flapper linkage would not stay connected. Entire intake manifold replaced by dealer under 60k powertrain warranty.

Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014 57000 mi US $750	Replaced air conditioning hose.

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Volkswagen GTI in Louisiana, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2016
Oct 2012 32300 mi	First day intake manifold sensor changed. But engine light came on again. Second day intake manifold changed.
May 2013 36500 mi	headliner is falling off
Jul 2013 38200 mi	vw america lady was very nice and allowed repair to headliner that was falling and followed up with me. VW Walker in Kenner, La. continues to have awful service (too extensive to write about right now).
Apr 2014 42300 mi US $497	abs module failed. abs system replaced
Jun 2014 43000 mi US $266	brake boot
Feb 2015 46900 mi US $300	misfiring in two spark plugs. spark plugs and wiring changed.
Dec 2015 53000 mi	Thermostat stuck in open position. Told is part of unit with water pump so water pump with the thermostat was changed.
Jun 2016 53000 mi	They could not be sure what was the problem. Perhaps throttle body.

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 63000 mi US $5000	Timing chain tensioner broke; damaged valve train and engine lost compression.

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 US $275	Starter cranked longer than normal. Shop discovered faulty fuel pump. Fuel pump and pressure regulator were replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014 48000 mi US $500	Automatic door lock drivers side stopped working
Aug 2014 48300 mi	DSG failed
Nov 2014 48300 mi US $500	Headliner delaminated
Feb 2015 49300 mi US $200	Coil pack failure

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
May 2021 135822 mi	The valves in the engine valves were decarborated and the waterpump was replaced with all gaskets and seals,

Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2018
Nov 2011 40900 mi	Took in for intermittent CEL. CEL due to busted intake manifold, which was replaced under warranty.
Dec 2014 106000 mi	Driver's side CV boot damaged and leaking grease.
Dec 2015 109000 mi US $2800	Timing chain tensioner failed. Car jumped timing on start up. Cylinders/valves okay, not repaired. Timing chain, tensioner and misc. replaced.
Mar 2017 118000 mi US $3600	Rear main seal leaking, replaced. Fuel filter/line clogged. Door lock/open mechanism not working properly. Car would not recognize door was open most of the time. Would occasionally fail to unlock remotely. Would click/hum at times. Torn CV boot, passenger side front.

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Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 102900 mi US $350	Leaking o-ring on transmission. Had to be replaced and refilled with transmission fluid.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Israel Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 16120 mi	The man at the shop found that there is kind of "bump" at beginning of drive. Software was updated with reflash, solved partly. Computer of transmission replaced. Car is OK.
Mar 2010 18600 mi $110	While driving on a highway, I felt that the engine is not having its actual power, like a fuel blockage. Car was scanned by computer, and that's what showed the turbo-sensor probem. Replaced sensor.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Germany Sep 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017 75640 mi €400	Bearings replaced
Apr 2018 79980 mi €100	Replacement [brakes]

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Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 97000 mi	Various electrical quirks displayed, including an occasional failure to open the trunk lid and difficulty starting. New battery fixed these issues.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Florida, United States May 2008 - Mar 2011
Jul 2010 12000 mi	Foul smell when turning on air conditioner. It was fixed under warranty. No charge for fixing it.

Volkswagen Rabbit in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011 48300 mi US $300	malfunctioning wheel bearing passenger side rear wheel

Volkswagen Rabbit in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Apr 2015
May 2008 620 mi	Louvers on dash hvac vent non operable.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011
Jun 2011 138000 mi US $670	pcv valve, and timing belt now in shop again,transmission
Jul 2011 140000 mi US $2055	replaced tranmission with a used one; rebuilding transmission would have been between $3500.00 and $5200.00

Volkswagen Rabbit in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
Aug 2011 53800 mi US $1800	Both cooling fans replaced. Transmission valve body harness replaced.
Sep 2011 56000 mi	Valve body harness broken, $800 (VW America picked up the tab)
Jan 2012	Transmission valve body and valve body harness broken and replaced. $2000 (VW America covered with extended warranty on valve body.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Maryland, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2017
Mar 2015 75000 mi US $250	Purge valve went bad - replaced. Spark plugs replaced.
Apr 2016 86700 mi US $750	- Left CV boot leaking - 4 new tires - alignment
Aug 2016 90000 mi US $14	Check Engine light: P0455 Engine felt jerky. Took 2 attempts to start car after fill up. Replaced the purge valve, problem went away.
Oct 2016 92500 mi US $50	Threw codes: P0691, P0322, P0106. Replaced crankshaft position sensor (P0322) and all codes went away. Car drives well.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2010
Dec 2009 37076 mi	Replaced Evaporator Purge Valve under warranty
Mar 2010 39675 mi	Replace LDP Pump under warranty Replace Rubber Door Seal under warranty
Aug 2010 44627 mi	Rear Door would not open (Handle did not engage latch/lock). Reattached latch rod that disconnected inside door Reattach loose rear door handle cable/rod under warranty.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
May 2014 42100 mi US $3000	dryer unit disintegrated and spread throughout the system. Pump was replaced twice only to fail after a couple of weeks. A specialist recognized the "black sludge/ residue" in the coolant lines. Required complete clean and new pump

Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Sep 2011 39000 mi	oil consumption test. determined that oil consumption was within spec. car needs 2 quarts every 1200 miles.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012 46000 mi	Rear doors do not unlock with remote consistently. Dealer could not duplicate. Edit: Battery was low. Replaced battery and have had no further problems.
Jun 2012 49000 mi	Replaced AC compressor under warranty.
Jul 2015 83300 mi	Replaced radiator fan. Replaced air conditioning refrigerant.
Jan 2016 79700 mi US $200	Replaced headliner.

Volkswagen Rabbit in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 42780 mi	Left rear wheel bearing repaired under warranty Left rear wheel bearing repaired under warranty

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Apr 2016
Feb 2015 144460 mi C $35	CEL on, code read Evap valve leak
May 2015 148820 mi C $250	Radiator fans died, the bigger one was working over time and was extremely loud. Changed both fans
Oct 2015 156240 mi C $300	Exhaust was coming in through cabin vent. Discovered cracked flex pipe. Mechanic replaced the flex pipe and there is no sign of exhaust fume in cabin anymore.
Mar 2016 164300 mi C $1200	Main pulley rubber part was worn and the rest had slight vibration. Changed entire pulley system

Volkswagen Rabbit in Alberta, Canada Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012	Only unrepaired item...small stress crack in windshield.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
Dec 2009 39000 mi	windshield wiper washers didn't work

Volkswagen Rabbit in Delaware, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Dec 2017 138000 mi US $500	Replaced drive shaft with a failing CV joint, . Shaft was seized on, so it required additional time to complete the service. Ball joint was replaced as well.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Jul 2019
Dec 2010 23560 mi	engine light on, reset no fault found
Mar 2011 24800 mi	Engine does not heat up after 20 minutes when ambient temperature is colder than -15C. TOld by dealer that this is a design fault in the 2.5 L engine.
Dec 2013 55180 mi C $1000	Height mechanism on drivers seat failed. Seat frame replacement is the only fix.
Mar 2016 74400 mi C $850	Thermostat failed Rust over both front wheel wells
May 2016 76260 mi C $54	rust over wheel wells, bottom driver door
Apr 2017 83080 mi C $400	failed abs sensor on rear wheel
Jun 2017 84320 mi C $1300	rear wheel bearings and abs sensors
Jul 2017 84320 mi C $900	radiator replaced

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2008 186 mi	HVAC system non-functional on day three of ownership. Repaired under warranty
Feb 2009 8060 mi	Door well ice buildup cause door frame to bend. VW has a TSB out on this problem. Fixed in two days under warranty. http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/attachment.php?s=ccb7f2b371065cff170b26fcc609f451&attachmentid=13110&d=1184246514
Dec 2009 22940 mi	Valve on fuel pressure purge system needed to be replaced after CEL and gas cap light came on.
Feb 2010 24180 mi	CEL on. Dealership said it had to do with the fuel tank pressure purge valve. Had been replaced after a similar CEL a month ago. Dealership suspects drastic weather changes (which are occurring) can affect function of the valve, tripping the sensor.
Jul 2011 37820 mi	Door lock stopped working, so car alarm would not arm. Dealer replaced door lock mechanism. Problem solved. Owner thought alarm was the problem, not the lock.
Mar 2012 44640 mi	Differential broke apart into the transmission and clutch. Dealer replaced entire transmission, differential and clutch under the powertrain warranty. No warning, unclear why this failed so catastrophically. Dealer was surprised.
Oct 2013 61160 mi	Dealer noticed a hole in the catalytic converter assembly. Replaced entire assembly, including the converter under the emission system warranty.
Oct 2014 70360 mi C $919	Heard creaking and low popping noise during low speed steering. Dealer reported front strut mounts were seizing. Front struts and wheel bearings replaced, re-aligned. T-stabilzer links re-used.
Jun 2015 75020 mi C $450	Heard a whine / squealing from the engine. Dealership replaced alternator pulley and belt. Problem fully corrected.
Feb 2017 78120 mi C $200	Sway bar was loose. Repair was made.
Sep 2017 80600 mi C $125	Sway bar was becoming loose. Replaced.
Dec 2017 83700 mi C $1000	Wiring to hatch reverse lights had worn out, rear backup lights no longer working. Wiring was re-done. Rear wiper arm had cracked, wiper blade no longer moved. Wiper motor fine, arm replaced.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009 8060 mi	There was water leaking into the cabin. They replaced the back windows seal. It should be fixed.
Feb 2010 19840 mi	The driver side power lock switch was faulty. It only worked half the time.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2016
Oct 2012 26300 mi	Replaced audio component head unit/cd changer due to malfunction. Malfunction occurred when attempting to load CD in to 6 disc changer. Replacement covered by VW CPO warranty.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2012
May 2009 14000 mi	Sirius receiver was not recognizing the radio network. Could not activate radio with the provider. Dealer found receiver to be faulty. Ordered a new receiver to be installed later. Installed new sirius receiver. Problem solved
Oct 2011 54000 mi	CD player would show an error code and not play CD's. Google showed that it required a complete replacement or battery unplug and reset. Did battery reset and works fine. CD player would show an error code and not play CD's. Google showed that it required a complete replacement or battery unplug and reset. Did battery reset and works fine.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014 96000 mi US $700	AC compressor replaced

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 15000 mi	Tightened B pillar trim (rattle), replaced drivers side door seal (wind noise). Replaced wheel (peeling clear coat), replaced side skirt (bowed). Tightened B pillar trim (rattle), replaced drivers side door seal (wind noise). All fixed under warranty. Replaced wheel (pealing clear coat), replaced side skirt (bowed). Both under warranty.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2016
Jun 2014 66000 mi	Vacuum pump replacement Replace defective part
Dec 2014 68000 mi US $105	Defective Transmission Valve Body which was covered under extended warranty. Vacuum pump is leaking oil, gasket need replacement. Recirculation flap motor needs replacement.
Feb 2015 68000 mi	Replaced the gasket around the vacuum pump that should have been done when the vacuum pump was replaced.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014
May 2014 58000 mi	Not the first time I've had this problem, the valve body was bad and I had it replaced once but they installed the wrong part and had to reinstall it again. Turns out the re-installed the wrong part again and now it was replaced again.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Alberta, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
Apr 2009 22940 mi	Engine Speed Sensor Replaced

Volkswagen Rabbit in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 70900 mi US $400	CV Boot Joint wore down and had to be replaced.
Feb 2018 82000 mi US $350	Shock absorber repair

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2021
Mar 2013 76260 mi C $900	The rear window broke into pieces for no apparent reason as we were putting the bike rack on the trunk.
Jun 2014 84940 mi C $40	The exhaust pipe disconnected in the middle of the car.
May 2015 92380 mi C $760	Replaced both links due to clacking noise in the front (ends loose). AC has a leak, recharged with colorant in fluid in order to find the hole later. The flex pipe broke off (disconnected) from the exhaust pipe behind the engine. A new flex pipe was welded to the exhaust system.
Aug 2016 107880 mi C $730	One of the rear caliper was seizing and my disk disintegrated prematurely. Had to change one caliper and both rear brakes. Parking brake broke loose when yanking on it a few months back. My wiper transmission broke. One of the rubber donut in the articulation wore off and the arm disconnected itself.
Sep 2016 110360 mi C $1000	Tires starting to wear uneverly, suspension needed to be changed
Jun 2017 117800 mi C $560	Replaced 2 tension pulleys from the belt system + both belts. They were making noise. The mechanic had a hard time removing one of them. It got stuck to the open position after removing the belt. Coil #1 replaced ABS sensor replaced on passenger rear wheel. But sensor touching Wheel bearing... so bearing will need to be replaced soon.
Aug 2017 122140 mi C $200	The ABS sensor was not working because of a rear wheel bearing being rusty and slightly deformed. So the bearing was changed (rear right), and the sensor was changed. The check engine light has been on since 3 months, code : misfire on cylinder #1. The coil has already been replaced, so we try to change the spark plugs to see if it removes the check engine light. It did not.
Nov 2017 125240 mi C $240	The starter broke, but the mechanic now understood all the previous problems since the summer. Mechanic repaired starter temporarily. The head gasket has a leak : that's why I was having a misfire code on coil #1, and smoke out the back on startups, and having to top off coolant regularly. Put leak stopper fluid in the coolant tank in hopes that it will clog the head gasket leak... so far it holds well!
Dec 2017 127720 mi C $60	The rear exhaust pipe disconnected from the rest. Got welded back on.
Feb 2018 131440 mi C $125	Driver side tie rod end needed to be changed.
Jan 2021 156860 mi	ABS sensor had to be replaced Front Brake caliper replaced
Sep 2021 164300 mi C $20	Exhaust center pipe disconnected from the muffler. Glued it back together with mesh and JB Weld Epoxy.

Volkswagen Rabbit in New Mexico, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2016
Nov 2012 68300 mi US $20	CEL indicated a small evaporative leak. I reset the CEL and it came back on a week later. After checking VW forums for the issue, I replaced the purge valve. This appears to have resolved the issue.
Sep 2015 104000 mi US $550	Door lock module failing. Symptom is the 'lights on' warning chime has stopped sounding when opening the door with lights on and keys out. VW online forums suggest it is a common issue with the door module. A/C takes extended time to start cooling and does not cool very much. Search of online VW forums indicate it is likely the A/C compressor solenoid needing replacement. Replaced all 4 struts/shocks, mounts, bearings, bump stops and stretch bolts. (note that original mounts were in good condition and could have been reused. Bearings and bump stops would need replacement.)
Oct 2015 104700 mi US $310	Had 3rd party shop replace a/c compressor solenoid.
Jan 2016 108000 mi	Door lock module never fixed.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2012
Apr 2009 12000 mi	Front strut mounts replaced to correct low speed steering noise

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 70000 mi US $350	Headliner falls down, replaced by third party upholstery shop.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010 57000 mi US $25	Interior door handle broke off, breaking window switches.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2017
Jul 2009 18000 mi	Vibration felt in front end. Steering wheel vibrates at highway speed. Could be a tire issue although shop was unable to replicate it.
Jan 2011 90200 mi	The fuel filler cap area was cleaned. Debris caused a fuel filler cap light to come on, followed by a MIL light. After cleaning the light went out. No further issues.
Sep 2015 92000 mi US $300	Passenger door would not lock (alarm would not arm). Door latch parts replaced.
Mar 2017 119000 mi US $4100	Damage to block, oil pan cracked away from block. I was driving on the highway and I tried to avoid a cloud of debris (as were other vehicles). I could hear some of the debris pinging on the car. At that moment the engine quit. very stran

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2019
Apr 2018 117000 mi US $2000	Tie rods & control arms were worn out (still original). Those were replaced, and I elected to upgrade my shock absorbers and springs to lower my car while they were already doing suspension work.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Minnesota, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 97000 mi	Hatch latch will sometimes not lock or unlock. Repair shop claims the lock actuator was starting to fail.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015 108000 mi US $600	Radiator Leak. Needed to be replaced.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
Feb 2014 109600 mi US $350	Battery replaced
Jul 2014 111000 mi US $400	Airbag warning light came on and horn was not working. Replaced the clock spring on the steering wheel

Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States May 2012 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012 33000 mi US $400	Frozen caliper, caliper replaced

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Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2013
Jul 2011 32700 mi	moisture in taillight

Volkswagen R32 in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
Oct 2010 34000 mi	Master seal (between transmission and motor) found to be leaking.
Jan 2011 36200 mi	Low coolant light appeared when I picked up the car. No leak.
Jan 2012 37700 mi US $215	Water pump failed at end of 10 hour drive. Serpentine belt failed as result. Engine over-heated, but temperature gauge showed normal. Engine froze, inoperable. Car towed to dealership. VW warranty covered long-block engine replacement.
Jun 2012 47000 mi US $380	Owner requested Haldex service Rough shifting, dealer reset computer Car has tall block from January engine failure with cylinder coils from failed engine. Engine stumbles at idle. Mechanic "reseated" the cylinder coils, said that fixed it, but it did not.
Aug 2012 47800 mi US $192	Engine stumbled at idle. Previous repair unsuccessful. Assigned different mechanic. Scope showed misfire #2 cylinder. Swapping #2 coil with #3 coil moved misfire to #3 cylinder. Coil replaced, not in warranty, though "powertrain" is. Headliner separation, drooping over rear 60% of interior. VW "courtesy" replacement. (Vehicle resides in Florida).

Volkswagen R32 in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2012
Aug 2008 5000 mi	Occasionally the radio loses all presets and can't access the Sirius tuner. At the time VWoA had advised that a software update would be available in the future. The car was in service for 1 day, but the issue was not resolved due to the software update.
Apr 2012 48000 mi	Performed VW service bulletin to replace the Mechatronic unit, replaced fluid per proceedure, also replaced internal fluid filter.

Volkswagen R32 in Maryland, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
Jul 2010 37000 mi	Check engine light came on
Dec 2010 42000 mi	Inserted foam in each door to prevent ice damage. Replaced seals in both doors

Volkswagen R32 in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2016
Dec 2010 29000 mi	Popping noise from right strut bearing. Dealer replaced both strut bearings. Problem fixed.
Aug 2012 40800 mi	Replaced springs and struts to correct 1/2 inch difference in height between right and left front wheels.
Mar 2014 55000 mi US $410	Right front strut bearing replaced

Volkswagen R32 in Colorado, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2010
Jul 2008 3000 mi	Had front grill replaced with holeless/plateless grill as per VW TSB.

Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 65000 mi US $635	Replaced tensioner pulley which had frozen and the main engine belt that broke. Also replaced two other pulleys on engine. Repair shop stated the bearing in these pulleys on German cars wear out.

Volkswagen R32 in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 5000 mi	Vehicle occasionally stumbles or stalls after being refueled. There may be a problem with the 2 piece tank design and the evap canister/purge valve that makes the car overly sensitive to "topping off;" drawing fuel into the canister and soaking it. During pre-delivery inspection, dealer neglected to remove the rubber spring spacers on the front suspension, which are designed to elevate the front end of the vehicle 1.5 inches to prevent scraping the front valance during shipping. Spacers removed. Rear license plate light fixture fell out of bumper...was improperly assembled and mounting plate was broken Dealer replaced entire fixture.

Volkswagen R32 in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 18000 mi	Replace strut bearings

Volkswagen R32 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - May 2013
Sep 2008	There was a missing interior trim piece in the trunk.
Jun 2009 5000 mi	air conditioning did not blow cold. found out that i needed a high pressure switch and the part had to be ordered. High Pressure switch was installed and AC now works fine. The Drivers door would lock automatically even if the door is open! Dealership told me i need a new door lock module and they didn't have any in stock so they needed to order the parts and i have an appointment on 7/11/09 to have it installed
Jul 2009 6000 mi	new door lock module was replaced, door locks functioning as intended now. repair took only 45 minutes.
Feb 2011 16000 mi	Recall on the Mechatronic unit of the DSG transmisstion. Car would jerk upon going into 1st gear and some times would "Thunk" when shifting into reverse. Recall replaced the mechatronic unit. cruise control not working. Dealer "forgot" to repair it while it was in for recall work on another issue. This is the second time the dealer "forgot" to look at it.
Jun 2011 21000 mi	cruise control was not working, dealer determined that a switch needed to be replaced but they did not have one in stock. drivers side headlight was out. Second time in six months. Dealer determined that the "igniter/ballast" was bad and had to order parts. dealer replaced drivers side headlight bulb and "ballast/igniter" dealer installed new cruise control switch. works perfectly now new bulb that was installed is not aimed properly. the light is shining to the left. Dealer tried to level the bulb during this trip but was unsucessful. Will need to drop it off at a later date to have them look at it again.
Jul 2011 21000 mi	had another trip to the dealer, explained to them that the passenger side bulb was not now aimed properly. Was told bulb had fallen out of "holder". Theyalso aligned the drivers side headlight After the last trip to dealer, i was driving at night and my headlights were aimed at the road signs above the highway, had little light on the road ahead of me. They had the car for 2 days, replaced what they called a Defective Bulb"
Dec 2011 23000 mi	Auto Leveling headlights are still shining too high. Dealership still unable to correct.
Jul 2012 27000 mi	ongoing problem with autoleveling headlights. lights shine too high and to the left and right. dealer adjusted lights but they are now too low. i adjusted them myself at home and they are nearly perfect now.

Volkswagen R32 in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2011
Jul 2011 36000 mi	Warning light indicating left headlight failure. Driver's side HID bulb after only 3 yrs. Dealer agreed to handle replacement of this VERY expensive bulb under factory warranty. Here's hoping 2nd bulb fails under warranty as well.

Volkswagen R32 in Maine, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Aug 2014 24100 mi US $400	strut mount
Sep 2015 31000 mi US $450	A/C Controller leak

Volkswagen R32 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2011
Jun 2010 44000 mi	Gas gage stopped working.

Volkswagen R32 in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Apr 2012 69000 mi US $98	DSG malfunction. After cold start, car fails to engage 2nd gear. Dealer could not reproduce problem due to warm weather and no code was thrown. Problem has happened around 10 times.

Volkswagen R32 in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2019
Feb 2012 32100 mi	Replace noisy serpentine belt tensioner
Dec 2012 39000 mi	Fuel smell in vehicle, installed fuel tank ventilation valve assembly kit per recall 209P
May 2015 62100 mi US $310	A/C sensor failed, causing system to leak. Sensor replaced, system recharged.
Oct 2016 70200 mi US $40	One of two horns replaced
Jul 2017 72500 mi US $110	Replace headlight bulb

Volkswagen R32 in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2017
Aug 2014 57600 mi US $430	Idler pulley was replaced and belt. Pulley was making a sound.

Volkswagen R32 in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2011 24500 mi US $80	TSB 57 08 15 12/10/2008 Cowl water that is flowing into driver door area, and on freezing, could deform driver door on opening. Install parts and gasket material to inside fender well area and door to divert this water flow.
Jul 2011 28000 mi	Driver door latch malfunction--replaced under warranty
Sep 2011 29000 mi	Mechatronic unit of the DSG tranny diagnosed for slow downshift into first gear on a rolling stop. Setting within the unit found at 82/spec of 87, and reset to 88.
Dec 2011 35000 mi	The tensioner pulley seized and broke the serpentine accessory belt
May 2014 54000 mi	Small cooling radiator fan not working. Electric fan control module removed and replaced
Nov 2014 58400 mi	Getting intermittent high revs at idle (1100) on a warm engine in a stopped mode. Had VW analyze; found no codes, and cleaned mass air flow sensor, and installed new air filter. No change to problem—waiting for dealer to schedule a return.
Feb 2015 61100 mi	Follow-up to 11/2014 service--no cause of continued intermittent high idle revs found--battery tested OK--no codes found
Mar 2015 62000 mi US $196	Driver side headlight dim--replace HID bulb
Jun 2015 64000 mi	power window switch on driver's door does not always activate the driver and/or passenger windows
Sep 2016 74000 mi	Replace Haldex clutch which developed noise on slow speed turns left or right. Part replaced under the Fidelity extended warranty--Gold Plus--as purchased from the dealer after the expiration of the OE warranty at five years-60.000 miles.
Dec 2016 75000 mi	Driver seat got "locked" in the adjustable position on the seat rails. Not able to be moved via the driver bottom seat lever, or the top seat cable-lever. Corrected--NC--, but to return car for the same problem via the top seat lever only.
Jan 2017 63000 mi US $269	Driver seat top handle cable-operated seat control broke. Seat unable to be operated manually forward to allow a passenger to enter into rear of vehicle.
May 2017 78000 mi US $404	Install new "adjustable" [WHITELINE] front control arm rear bushing kit to bring the front wheel alignment caster specs into OE manufacturer's specified range--out-of-range prior to changes due to normal wear.
Oct 2017 80000 mi US $474	R&R both rear axle shaft seals R&R right rear spring
Nov 2017 80000 mi	Check on auto adjust headlight system--headlights out of focus
Feb 2018 83000 mi	Replacement of air baffle under engine due to improper re-installation at last oil change in 9/2017. Rear three retaining bolts fell out, and, on backing out of drive in heavy snow on driveway, the "drooping" baffle was torn at the rear end.
Jul 2021 107600 mi US $210	Install customer spark plugs
Aug 2021 108025 mi	Broken rear coil spring--install new set Install new poly rear differential bushing kit
Feb 2022 112000 mi US $369	cleaned mechantronic harness and sealed due to no replacement part available
Jun 2022 114000 mi US $197	remove and replace tie-rod end front right outer and inner

Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - May 2013
Feb 2012 24000 mi	a/c pressure sensor leaking refrigerant. replaced switch, recharged system.
Jun 2012 30000 mi	rear axle seals weeping. Replaced seals. small rattle in steering coloumn
Jul 2012 31000 mi	I found and fixed a loose bolt on the steering coloumn U-joint that was causing the joint to rattle back and forth after the dealer was unable to.

Volkswagen R32 in Kansas, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2016
Nov 2012 35300 mi	Driver side rear differential output shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. Covered under powertrain warranty.
Jan 2013 36200 mi	Driver side door sensor failed. This caused the car to think the door was always closed. Bearings in tensioner pulley were failing. Replaced pulley.

Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
Mar 2013 50000 mi US $436	AC stopped working. Defective valve found, replaced and system recharged.
Apr 2014 54500 mi US $100	Lost a HID low beam. Replaced it and had the car serviced.

Volkswagen R32 in Maryland, United States May 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010 40000 mi	Serpentine Belt snapped & shredded due to seized & broken tensioning pulley. 2 idler pulleys damaged from belt. Replaced all of them.
Mar 2013 74000 mi	noise from strut mounts, they were replaced
Oct 2016 124700 mi US $1000	AC Compressor pulley broke
Mar 2017 132000 mi US $1200	Cooling fans and thermostat stopped working - replaced.
Jul 2017 136000 mi US $600	DSG fluid leak from Mechatronic unit

Volkswagen R32 in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2010
Sep 2008 4000 mi	Buzzing passenger door speaker. TSB exists, but dealer has never heard of it!
Nov 2008 5500 mi	Dealer added TSB foam to door panel which made buzzing worse. 2nd attempt added 'more' insulation, and seems to have worked. Dealer removed passenger seat to re-attach pulled seat backing.
Dec 2008 7000 mi	Buzz in passenger door panel fixed.

Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2011
Nov 2010 37900 mi US $1000	Lumbar support motor was inop. Dealer replaced harness under warranty. Starter assembly in steering column was faulty, "clicking" on first start-up. Caused door locks to act strangely, not functioning correctly when increasing and decreasing speed past 10 mph. Dealer replaced assembly, problem solved.

Volkswagen R32 in Delaware, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018 108000 mi US $800	Replace CV boot Worn serpertine belt replaced. Coolant leak. Hole was found in reservoir.

Volkswagen R32 in Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - May 2012
Dec 2009 31000 mi	DSG Transmission jerky and rough at low speeds; "rev hang" at high speeds when should be upshifting.
Jan 2010 52500 mi	Cruise Control does not work approximately 1 out of every 10-15 vehicle starts. If vehicle is shut down and restarted, problem generally goes away. Shop unable to replicate on this trip. Returned within the week for Cruise control issue because the problem had re-occurred during my drive. Took to shop and left car running so they could test while issue was happening; problem successfully replicated and issue located; parts on order.
Feb 2010 37000 mi	Cruise Control repair parts installed and system tested for 5 full days while working with VWoA. Problem eventually rectified.

Volkswagen R32 in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2014 71000 mi US $377	Wheel bearing began making noise
Jan 2017 94000 mi	Replaced catalytic converter due to CEL.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 27000 mi	Brake Lights out

Volkswagen R32 in Greece Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Mar 2012 31000 mi €1000	A motor belt was loose
Sep 2012 39680 mi €500	oil leak, TSB

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Volkswagen GTI in Bashkortostan Rep., Russia Jun 2008 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016 69440 mi	lights are always going out

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Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2008
Jun 2008 1000 mi	I brought in the car for what I considered to be a DSG glitch in June, '08; VW acknowledged the troublesome behavior in question but said it was "normal". No fix.

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Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - Sep 2008
Jul 2008 5000 mi	Brought my car in for the 5000 mile service. Warning light came on on the way home. Brought back to dealer. Oil filter failed, cylinder misfiring, could not repair. VW is putting us in a new '09 GTI to avoid further inconvenience for us.

Volkswagen GTI in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013 54560 mi	Engine light on. Started running rough on freeway. Dealer said 2 ignition coil-packs were failed or failing. Replaced under warranty. Engine light is now out. Car runs like new. Goes like stink!

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Nov 2010
Jul 2009 12000 mi	Loud clunk heard from front subrame or suspension upon acceleration, braking or turns. One click from each acceleration direction imlies loose bolt holding front subframe to unibody A/C weak. Tightened down the high/low pressue switch and recharged system with freon. Clunk Repair was not successful the first time (bolts were tightened), and was not successful this second time around. This time lower control arm bushings were replaced. The clunk was back on the drive back home from dealer
Aug 2009 13000 mi	"could not replicate knocking noise" For subframe knocking - they changed all subframe bolts. Solution lasted for about a day at most, then started clicking again Performed TSB that was originally released for Passats to replace 2 bolts and install 2 shims. (2) 7M3-499-349-A - plate/shim (2) N-908-235-01 - BOlt
Sep 2009 14000 mi	Dealer broke control arm bolt during previous visit. Replaced for free.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - May 2014
Sep 2010 31620 mi	Driver side door would not lock with the key fob.

Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
Sep 2016 88000 mi US $50	Exhaust clamp rusted through, creating a slight buzz. Replaced clamp

Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 70000 mi	Tensioner was making noise, they replaced it and the timing belt at no charge.

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Volkswagen GTI in Indiana, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2010
May 2009 32000 mi	an engine fan burned out. engine fan repaired under warranty

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Sep 2009 - Nov 2015
Nov 2009 26000 mi	Again reported that DSG surging at low speed, and got VWoA involve. They reflashed the transmission. Problem not fixed. Timing belt replaced under warranty because of failure of tensioner. Symptom: cricket sound noise from timming belt cover.
Feb 2010 29000 mi	Transmission mount failure. Bolt actually broke off. Replaced mount and main transmission support bolt with new ones.
Oct 2010 35300 mi	Whining noise when car started. Loud noise when shutdown. PCV valve failure. Had to wait 2 days for replacement to arrive and installation. DSG surging continued to get worse. Went to a different dealer. VWoA released a new Customer Service Program to replace the Mechatronic Unit (due to a faulty bushing in unit, causing exact condition as I have claimed). Part ordered.
Apr 2011 40500 mi	Replaced DSG mechatronic unit. Still have a clunk when downshift from 2 to 1, but VW says this is normal.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2019
Dec 2011 59979 mi	Replace crankcase breather tube under warranty
Dec 2015 106000 mi US $80	Change out low-pressure fuel sensor P/N: 06E906051K

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2014
Oct 2011 42000 mi	PCV valve was replaced. Unsuccessful repair.
Aug 2012 55200 mi	iPod Dock creates feedback through stereo, repairs under warranty extension as this was in shop just prior to 50k mile extension for this problem. finally fixed in fifth attempt when dealer realized problem was with the dock not cable or audio system.
Jul 2013 71000 mi US $1400	Water pump replacement - engine overheating. Replaced timing belt, etc at the same time.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013 102000 mi US $600	Valve cover gasket leaking, replaced

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2014
May 2012 53400 mi	Upper strut bearing failure on Drivers (left ) side. Dealer also replaced right side too. And replaced wheel bearings and left side half shaft

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2013 - Apr 2016
Jun 2013 67000 mi	Drivers door central locking module
Oct 2013 70800 mi US $1000	Creaking noise from front end while tuning the stealing wheel. Replaced strut tower bearings
Apr 2015 84300 mi US $1750	Cam follower punched a hole in crank case

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2020
Mar 2014 60000 mi US $200	CV boot was torn and was replaced. Coolant flange leak that was repaired under warranty.
Feb 2015 73000 mi US $2000	Coolant pump leak. Oil leak from rear main seal.
Oct 2015 78300 mi US $300	Coil packs stopped working
May 2016 83900 mi US $1300	Coolant leak. Water pump failure.
Apr 2017 88000 mi US $350	Sputtering under acceleration. Coil packs and spark plugs replaced. Creaking from drivers side. CV joint replaced
Jul 2017 89000 mi	Leaking coolant. Can't find source
Dec 2017 92000 mi US $1300	Catalytic converted replaced
Jun 2018 94000 mi US $1000	Intake manifold Squealing noise. AC compressor was replaced but ultimately was pcv valve

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2017
Oct 2012 58000 mi US $360	Cylinder 3 coil pack failure caused vehicle to go into limp mode. Undrivable
Nov 2012 59200 mi US $60	Turbocharger hi-pressure hose to intercooler o-ring failure
Oct 2013 71200 mi US $700	Engine check light and subsequent code revealed a cooling performance warning, engine not warming up correctly. Required new thermostat and coolant flush to correct
Mar 2014 80000 mi US $1200	split outer CV Joint boot required replacement of drive-shaft
Jul 2014 83300 mi US $160	Intercooler charge pipe disconnected
Sep 2014 85000 mi US $200	Changed HID bulbs and igniters, a job that should take no longer than 10 minutes took over 2 hours dues accessibility and component design!
Jan 2015 74300 mi	CV Joint failure again
Aug 2015 90600 mi US $300	Failure of the crankcase ventilation valve in the intake system causing boost pressure loss. Apparently a design fault requiring additional retrofit parts from VW at owners expense. Additional work not undertaken

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
Jul 2012 88800 mi US $55	Support strut under shifter was bent and rubbing on exhaust pipe. Repaired by straightening.
Dec 2012 97000 mi US $756	Battery was producing error reports so replaced.
Nov 2013 111700 mi US $644	Replaced fuel tank, pump and filter.

Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
Jan 2011 31300 mi	Bad rear left wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty. Replaced window motor: it ran backwards from all the other windows.

Volkswagen GTI in Greece Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 21700 mi	Sometimes and only in the M (manual) mode the second gear could kick in a little harsher. Been checked with no evident cause, had also a dsg software update. I was told there is no problem with it although it was not fixed.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2016 76300 mi C $700	Corrosion, worn brake parts including calipers. Warranty denied for rust claim on front wings.
Jun 2018 94860 mi C $600	Left front bearing.
Feb 2020 120900 mi C $4500	DCG transmission stopped working. Used DCG transmission sourced and installed.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Apr 2012
Dec 2008 8060 mi	Replaced sunglass holder.

Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011 57000 mi	Small oil leak at crankcase breather. Valve was replaced and it fixed problem.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2013
Oct 2010 40000 mi	Loose subframe
Sep 2011 47000 mi	Headlight error light intermittent on console. Bulb replaced at no cost.
May 2013 59400 mi	I believe alternator was replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2013
Nov 2010 22320 mi	Electronic part of drivers door latch intermittent. I.e. door open indicator, headlight on warning indicator etc.
Jan 2011 35620 mi	Bad door latch sensor fixed after tech examined car at -15 Celcius ! Replaced part of drivers door latch under warranty. Latch was not telling the central locking computer that the door was open. All kinds of bizarre effects of that.
Sep 2011 29140 mi	Drivers side rear door locking intermittent.
Nov 2011 29760 mi C $740	Dealer replaced the rear door latch
Jul 2012 34400 mi C $70	rear wiper arm broken. probably caused by stress of winters and snow + car washes. Rear washer also damaged but still useable

Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Jan 2014 US $210	Car had to be towed to replace starter.
Sep 2014 112000 mi US $250	Strut mount and bearing bad Headliner defective
Feb 2015 120000 mi US $500	Cracked coolant fitting. Had to replace and replenish coolant. PCV valve broken, causing oil consumption and seals leaking.
May 2015 122000 mi US $200	A/C compressor took a long time to start pumping, sometimes 5 to 10 min. Found bad small Aux radiator fan and main problem was the Refrigerant Control Valve had malfunctioned requiring replacement and evacuation and recharge of R-134a
Jun 2015 124000 mi US $16	Fabric on door panel glue and foam deteriorated causing to fall. Used spray adhesive to glue back but repair looks bad.

Volkswagen GTI in New South Wales, Australia - Jun 2010
Sep 2009 9300 mi	Replacement of faulty O2 sensor
Jan 2010 12400 mi	Securing of fuel line causing rattle
Mar 2010 15500 mi	Rattle from rear door trim
May 2010 16740 mi	Rattle from front door trim
Jun 2010 18600 mi	Replacement of faulty fuel pump

Volkswagen GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2022
Jun 2010 21000 mi	Not enough oil. Engine stopped. Warning came on: your engine stopped because oil is too low. Firestone put in 3 quarts of oil. At no cost. Went to VW. Was told the engine can use up to one quart/600 miles. No damage. Valve stuck. Replaced.
Dec 2016 57000 mi US $600	Had to replace the coils.
Apr 2017 60000 mi US $283	He backer plate of the right rear brake rusted through and rubbed agains the brake rotor. Needed to be replaced.
Mar 2018 74000 mi US $600	Backing plate rusted through - rubbed against rotor - left rear side

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Apr 2008 - Oct 2014
May 2008 2000 mi	Weak A/C performance / Center air vent rattles
Dec 2011 35000 mi	Ignition coils packs and spark plugs were replaced for misfires Mechatronics transmission valve body unit replaced for jerky shifting
Feb 2012 37000 mi	Timing belt sqeaking noise replaced timing belt and tensioners
Jul 2014 68500 mi US $800	cam follower, hpfp, cam chain, cam tensioner replacement

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2010
Jan 2009 9000 mi	Bad fuel pressure sensor. VW replaced unit.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2014
Dec 2010 15000 mi	Intermittent long crank when starting. Fault codes found for ignition switch, which was replaced under warranty.
Jul 2012 21000 mi US $400	Cylinder misfires due to two failing ignition coils when accelerating quickly. Replaced all ignition coils.
Jul 2013 26000 mi US $450	Audio controls on steering wheel, horn, and paddle shifters were not working. Airbag fault light was on. Fixed by replacing contact ring in steering wheel.

Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Apr 2016
Jun 2013 17000 mi US $225	Airbag fault light came on. Ended up being a faulty clockspring. Volkswagen agreed to pick up 75% of the cost even though the car was under warranty.

Volkswagen GTI in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2007 - Dec 2008
Dec 2008 7440 mi	The car was always burning substantial amounts of oil (1 qt / 1500km ). First dealer said it was "within spec", second dealer would look at it but car got totalled before we got there.

Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 27000 mi	Leak in high pressure switch allowed loss of refrigerant from A/C.

Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2021
Sep 2009 5000 mi	Sometimes the car fails to start in the morning. Three repair trips so far, but the dealer cannot find anything wrong with it.
Mar 2011 12000 mi	Steering wheel buttons replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2017
Mar 2011 40000 mi US $30	Mechatronics unit replaced on DSG transmission through recall. Transmission would sometimes shift erratically before replacement. Mechatronics unit replaced on DSG transmission. Done free under warranty and part of recall. Transmission shifting rough before repair. A widespread problem with VW DSG transmissions. Had trans filter replaced as routine maintenance.
Apr 2012 50500 mi	AC high pressure switch replaced and refrigerant added. AC was not blowing cold air, AC unit would not turn on.
Aug 2012 53700 mi US $150	Engine would crank but wouldn't start. Cracked and burned out coil pack and other wiring. Small electrical fire. Replaced wiring and 4 coil packs and associated parts. Again had trouble starting after repair. Took back to dealer. Took back in for intermittent starting problem due to unsuccessful repair of previous coil pack problem. Also had dealer check problem with car not sensing that the driver's door was open (no chimes, no dome light, etc.). Continued to have hard start problems. Diagnosed as fuel tank pump not holding pressure and fuel filter needing replaced. Estimated repairs-$450. Opted not to repair items. Will get rid of vehicle soon. Warning: Don't buy VWs.
Oct 2013 65300 mi US $200	Replacement of HID headlight bulb.
Aug 2015 78800 mi US $50	Loud exhaust. Shop put on a patch between muffler and exhaust pipe.

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Volkswagen GTI in District of Columbia, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022
Mar 2011 36000 mi	Trip computer that measures trip time driven, trip distance, avg trip mpg, instant mpg, etc. was not resetting on cold starts like it is supposed to. The computer was replaced and has worked properly ever since.
Feb 2017 78000 mi US $250	Replaced front axle assembly in order to replace torn CV boot.

Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 7000 mi	Torn passenger side CV-boot. Unknown cause for tear.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017 88000 mi US $30	Diagnose brake check light on intermittently beginning in January. Problem was damaged wire harness. Chose not to fix as yet.

Volkswagen GTI in Indiana, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2010
Mar 2008	The wiper blade had a streak portion, so they replaced the entire arm.
Aug 2008 6000 mi	Rear washer diffuser cap had disappeared. Dealer ordered replacement, installed on subsequent visit. Same problem occurred in same time frame in 2002 on previous new 2002 GTI.
May 2010 28000 mi	Flaking paint on 1 wheel center cap.

Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2018
Nov 2009 23000 mi	Replaced fuel sensor.
Mar 2011 36000 mi	Oil leak around valve cover. Gasket replaced and defective PCV valve replaced.
Sep 2011 43000 mi	Rear hatch struts would no longer hold the hatch open. The dealer replaced under warranty.
Jul 2015 91000 mi US $100	One coilpack went bad, but replaced all 4.
Sep 2015 95000 mi US $70	Cleaned carbon deposits from intake valves. Replaced DV valve.
Sep 2016 109000 mi US $25	#1 Coilpak failed.
Oct 2016 109800 mi US $300	Drooping Headliner replaced.
Apr 2018 123000 mi US $305	AC pressure switch went bad and leaked all Freon. Switch was replaced and system recharged.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
Apr 2009 16120 mi	Engine cooling fans kicking in when engine is not even at operating temp. Fans replaced under warranty.
Oct 2009 22320 mi	Sporadic fuel pressure
Sep 2010 37200 mi	Failed ignition coil. Coil and burnt connector/wiring replaced under original warranty.
Feb 2011 40520 mi	Broken driver's side lumbar support 'bird twitter' sound from engine when cold
Mar 2011 43400 mi	Supposed to have repaired broken lumbar support, but still not working. Also did not re-install the seat correctly. Annoyed.
Apr 2011 44640 mi	Water found in spare tire wheel well. Source traced to faulty seal in right tail light.
Jun 2011 47120 mi	Fixed lumbar. Fixed leaking tail light seal.

Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Dec 2009 16000 mi	Horn stopped working and blew fuses. Dealer found a short in the horn and ordered a new part to replace it.
Mar 2010 19000 mi	Ice buildup inside door caused damage to the bottom front corner of door when door was opened.

Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 42000 mi	TPMS light on and off intermittently. Re-calibrated system, but light came on within 10 miles after leaving. Replaced TPMS control unit. Light back on with in 10 miles again. Loud popping sound heard and felt when cornering. Replaced suspension bushings and sub-frame bolts. Found that oil was down nearly three quarts after only 6 weeks of owning the car. Changed the oil (it was due anyway) and will monitor regularly. Either left the dealership way down, or is burning a significant amount of oil. Finally discovered faulty TPMS sensor in FR wheel. Replaced and light hasn't come back on in 2 days (where it was on nearly constantly before).

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2016
Apr 2011 25300 mi	Fuel line rattle, TSB.
Jul 2016 54000 mi US $435	Turbo blow off vale failure

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2014
Jul 2009 40000 mi	Car makes a clunking sound when making turns. I've pretty much dropped the problem with the dealer, going to try and perform the fix myself. I suspect that it is the infamous (on the forums, at least) loose subframe bolt issue.
Jul 2013 108700 mi US $180	AC pressure switch needed to be replaced. AC system was then recharged.
Jun 2014 126000 mi US $7	Bad fuel cap gasket was causing CEL
Jul 2014 126700 mi US $75	Bad coil pack
Aug 2014 128000 mi US $40	Xenon bulb needed to be replaced

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2013 - May 2016
Oct 2014 80000 mi US $1000	Both fans needed replacement
Oct 2015 89200 mi US $300	The moonroof was opening and closing all by itself, even with the car parked and turned off. Two dealers were not able to fix this! Took it to Eurowerks, and so far, so good.

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 38000 mi	Passenger side (small) cooling fan seized.

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2017
Apr 2009 10000 mi	Complained of inconsistent idle quality. Can feel cylinder 'misses' that the ECM doesn't detect. Occurs at traffic light stops. Dealer kept all day, idled thru 1/4 tank of gas, said they couldn't feel it. Did not charge anything.
Jan 2012 49000 mi	Replaced PCV assembly
Mar 2012 50000 mi US $180	Engine would not respond to throttle & CEL was flashing; code unreadable at dealer, required reflash of ECU; this resolved problem.
Nov 2016 100700 mi US $100	replace passenger door electric lock mechanism; door would not lock or unlock most of the time.
May 2017 106000 mi US $150	compressor regulator went bad and high pressure sensor went bad; replaced regulator, have not replaced sensor yet.
Jun 2017 108000 mi US $65	Replaced AC pressure sensor

Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 43000 mi US $381	Dealer replaced left front CV joint
Dec 2010 43000 mi US $784	grinding sound coming from suspension. Dealer lubed and all joints. problem solved.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2011
Jun 2009 15000 mi	Check engine light - Low-pressure fuel sensor replaced.
Jan 2011 36000 mi	Noise from front drivers side suspension when increasing or decreasing throttle during slow turn. Control arm bushing replaced based on TSB recommendation.
Feb 2011 37000 mi	Sway bar linkages replaced under warranty

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Oct 2010 54000 mi	Window switch replaced on drivers side. Rattles not fixed.

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Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jan 2016 - May 2017
Mar 2016 135000 mi US $2650	Replaced coil packs Replaced thermostat Both headlight bulbs replaced

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2013 - Sep 2015
Aug 2013 80900 mi US $550	Wheel bearing failed and was replaced successfully.
Jan 2014	Cam follower. Light on, mechanic recommended replacement. The 2008 VW GTI is an expensive lemon.
Jul 2014 87000 mi US $1320	Thermostat was stuck open. Required replacement. $720. Turbo Bypass Valved was frayed (the stock one is made out of plastic, a bad choice). Not only did it affect power, but it caused oil to leak. $600.
Dec 2014 91000 mi US $430	Two of four ignition coils were faulty. Symptoms included loss of power and misfires.

Volkswagen GTI in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
May 2014 67000 mi	REPLACED FAULTY INJECTORS, REPLACED PLUGS, WIRES, COILS. CLEANED INTAKE HEADLIGHT OUT Replace the left headlight. Owner supplied.

Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States - Feb 2008
Feb 2008 100 mi	Oil leak in one of the lines feeding into the oil cooler/filter housing. More annoyance than real problem. Was slightly discouraged to find a leaking car (haven't seen any of my cars leak oil for over 25 years), but all is well now.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014 62000 mi	Leak turbo

Volkswagen GTI in Tennessee, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2011
Jul 2010 15000 mi	Software revision level check for engine management system and transmission control system. Reported as being latest levels.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2011
Dec 2008 5000 mi	Carpet pulling up.
Mar 2010 23000 mi	Jerky transmission, recall.
May 2010 24400 mi	Recall for jerky DSG transmission performed in May. I complained and complained but it was "Normal" until the recall came out. It surged and jerked on light throttle.
Sep 2010 28000 mi	The loose carpet on the drivers side was attached again Aux audio jack was replaced
Jan 2011 21800 mi US $45	Headlamp out Moisture in rear tail light
May 2011 37700 mi	A updated valve of some sort was installed car was making wierd noises

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2010
Jan 2009 5000 mi	Both of the 12V outlets did not work after only 3K. I took the car in at 4900K for service and fuses were replaced and outlets now work.

Volkswagen GTI in Arkansas, United States Dec 2008 - May 2009
Jan 2009 9000 mi	Light bulb in right mirror blinker (LED inside sideview mirror) went out.
Mar 2009 12000 mi	A terrible rattle at idle, diagnosed as TSB for fuel line rattle.

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
Apr 2009 9000 mi	Front Passenger Seat Belt release button rattling. Rattle behind glovebox. I believe it is the common VW Fuel Line Rattle. Could not replicate the day I took it in. DSG transmission shifting poorly and surging at low speed. New Mechatronic unit ordered. Repaired Seat Belt. Rattle is gone. New Mechatronics unit installed in the transmission. Surging gone. Trans seems to shift more smoothly.
May 2009 9000 mi	Transmission when downshifting into 1st while coming to a stop causes a slight vibration through the car and often "thuds" into 1st gear. Was told transmission was acting normally.
Dec 2009 15000 mi	Car was having sporadic very hard 2-3 upshifts while in "D" mode. Dealer could not replicate. No repair made. Car had noticeable rattle behind glovebox during cold weather and at idle. When dealer had car, apparently rattle was not present. Returned to dealer for sporadic very hard 2-3 upshifts while in "D" mode. Took tech in car while owner drove. Was able to replicate hard 2-3 upshift multiple times. Tech noted problem. Owner told dealer needed to call VW for help in finding repair Returned car to dealer for software update to transmission computer. Repair successful. Very hard 2-3 upshift has not returned.
Dec 2010 18000 mi	CDC Hardware Error displayed when trying to play CDs in changer. Replacement head unit ordered New head unit delivered and replaced. Fixed the CDC Hardware Error problem. Fuel line rattle. Repaired using TSB.
Jan 2011 18000 mi	on/start radio volume always at set level. old radio and manual state if low volume at off, will be low volume at on. but higher/set volume when turned on than when turned off. dealer acknowledged, said this is how new radios work. no fix.
Mar 2011 19000 mi	Rear hatch / trunk light not working. Rear hatch also not closing properly when holding in the VW Emblem latch mechanism. Hatch open sensor broken, causing both problems. Hatch thinks it is always closed. Replacement sensor ordered. Same radio "on" volume problem. Volume always at approx level 5 when turned on, even if at lower volume when turned off. Dealer said radio is indeed not working properly. Ordered a new head unit.
Apr 2011 20000 mi	Head unit was replaced in hope of repairing ON volume issue. New head unit does the same thing. Told "this is how they work now" Rear hatch sensor was replaced. hatch closes properly now and rear hatch light comes on properly. While replacing rear hatch sensor, technician left scratches on the bumper clear bra, improperly installed rear trim, and left pry marks along trim. new trim pieces ordered. new clear bra ordered.
May 2011 22000 mi	Replaced interior trim and put on new clear bra. However, during interior trim install, they noticed prior damage and have ordered another new trim piece to be installed later.
Jun 2011 25000 mi	Returned for repair of additional damaged part. Arrived at dealer. Replacement part was damaged out of box. Dealership cut me a check for value of parts and labor.

Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 32000 mi	AC stopped blowing cold. Shop said it was a pressure switch. New switch installed and system recharged under warranty. Also ordered part for TSB issue for the DSG transmission. Part ordered but not installed. Car traded for 2011 GTI 4 door TSB for mechatronic unit (DSG). Ended up trading car for a new 4 door model. Repair was not reason for trade... have a kid on the way.

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2014
Mar 2010 40000 mi	DSG hard shifting issues and surging at low speed. Dealer reflashed ECM and TCM.
Dec 2012 72000 mi US $83	The low-speed radiator fan (electric) seized up and needed to be replaced. The fan was replaced.
May 2013 82000 mi US $500	Intake runner flapper motor that controls variable valve timing was failing intermittently, causing the MIL to be illuminated.

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
Jul 2009 12000 mi	Rear hatch was not aligned properly (not a problem or fixable) even though it clearly is off. Rattle, could not replicate.
Jul 2010 23000 mi	Only problem when sold was rattling speakers in doors when music playing.

Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2011 US $45	Rear brake lightbulb replaced.
Dec 2011 48000 mi	Fuel pump went out

Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012 54000 mi	Driver door lock would make repeated clicking noises. Dealer replaced lock mechanism, then a week later the new lock stopped working and I had to climb in from passenger side. Took it back to dealer, supposedly fixed now.

Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2014
Nov 2013 34600 mi	Mechatronic unit replaced under warranty. Transmission shifts were very rough.

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
Jul 2009 42000 mi	Megatronic Unit replacement. Transmission reprogramming. The Megatronic unit had to be pulled off the factory line in Wolfsburg, Germany. Fuel pump sensor replacement.

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Volkswagen GTI in Victoria, Australia Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2011 37200 mi	Air conditioning and ventilation, repair
Oct 2011 40300 mi A $150	Fuel, intake, or emissions system repair. Engine: fuel, ignition, intake, and emissions systems; also accessory drives, repair
Jan 2016 71300 mi A $200	PCV Valve Poor idle. CEL. Replaced Pressure Control Valve (PCV). However it was noted the part was physically damaged and may have been since it was installed at 60,000km.
Feb 2018 96720 mi A $150	CV Boot split. CV Boot replaced.
May 2018 99820 mi A $500	Fuel Pump
Aug 2019 10540 mi A $50	DIY aftermarket PCV valve
Jan 2020 11470 mi A $500	Waterpump leak
Jan 2021 117800 mi A $15	Replaced vacuum pump o ring due to leak.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 198300 mi US $200	Replaced right half axle Driver's side lower CV joint failure. Replaced half shaft.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2014
Jan 2007 51200 mi	Replaced engine control module power relay
Mar 2008 22000 mi	Dead ECU.
Jun 2010 63000 mi US $150	Replaced a torn CV joint boot.
Sep 2012 104000 mi US $320	EPC light, replaced crank sensor.
Mar 2013 117000 mi US $300	Replaced a CV joint boot.
Jun 2013 122000 mi US $200	Fixed a muffler leak
Jan 2014 US $300	Replaced a cracked vaccum line in the brake booster circuit.
Sep 2014 140000 mi	The automatic transmission failed, repair cost too high, traded the car in.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2019
Apr 2015 101300 mi US $150	Front driver side axle needed to be replaced
Mar 2016 110000 mi US $650	Vacuum pump in brake system was leaking oil, requiring replacement. Part was $350, labor about $200, plus steam cleaning engine to remove oil.
Jul 2016 112500 mi US $180	Check engine light and rough idle. Diagnosed by shop as failed coils, quoted $40/coil and ~$150 labor. Purchased replacement parts and made repair myself. Also replaced spark plugs at the same time.
Sep 2016 115000 mi US $500	Rear wheel bearings replaced.
Jan 2017 112000 mi	Rough idle, diagnosed as recurrence of problem with coils/ spark plugs. Previously repaired July, 2016. Used retained parts from prior job to fix new problem, will be ordering more coils.
Feb 2017 120000 mi US $2000	Rough shifting esp. btw. first and second. Diagnosed as worn valve body box. $1000 part, $500 labor, etc. Replaced transmission fluid, which was otherwise due at 120k service.
Apr 2017 122000 mi US $166	Serpentine belt failed. Replaced belt.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2021
Apr 2008 14700 mi	Left tail light went out
Dec 2009 29000 mi	Light bulb replaced.
May 2010 31800 mi	Fuel pump went out after being in body shop for two months, causing car to stall. Fuel might have gone bad? VW replaced for free under warranty.
Jun 2020 88000 mi US $400	Car failed smog - due to oil leaks from top of engine. Spark plugs also found to be excessively worn

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 34720 mi C $130	Surface corrosion in door sill
Dec 2009 35340 mi	Surface corrosion in door sill repaired once VW confirmed that it was a warranty covered item.

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015 144000 mi	Air conditioning compressor going bad

Volkswagen Rabbit in Colorado, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2009
Feb 2009 14000 mi	Airbag warning light was on. Shop traced it to a bad contact, problem went away after they took the airbag assembly apart and put it back together.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2017
Dec 2013 112000 mi US $225	Replaced headliner. Forums say this is a common problem for VW in hot climates.
Sep 2014 130000 mi US $347	Replaced failing radiator cooling fan, passenger side
Mar 2015 140000 mi US $900	Broken anti-sway bar end replaced Vacuum booster leaking
Dec 2015 158000 mi US $530	Replaced belts and worn idler pulley assemblies (plastic rollers wear unevenly, causing slippage. They are also sold only as an assembly with the pulleys, driving up repair costs)
Jun 2017 191000 mi US $40	Refrigerant Control Valve was sticking, added AC oil. Now it cools as soon as the engine reaches operating temperature.
Jul 2017 194000 mi US $50	Replaced right rear wheel bearing. The job only involves six bolts, but they are hard to reach with the strength required.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Quebec, Canada Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
Apr 2011 44020 mi	AC not blowing cold air Radio cracking sound when wet Smyrna replaced
Jun 2012 61380 mi	Lack of cold air from the ac.
Aug 2013 78740 mi C $750	Changed the battery and it was the alternator. But the battery was due.
Mar 2014 90520 mi C $700	Rear pads and discs were done. Rear wheel bearing replaced.
Jun 2014 94860 mi C $300	Air con not working

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2016
Apr 2011 48440 mi	Directional tabs broke off of 3 vents (2 in front, 1.in rear). Dealer ordered parts.
Jul 2012 60120 mi	Airbag warning light was on. Passenger airbag replaced under warranty.
Jun 2013 71300 mi	Passenger seat side airbag faulty. Replaced under dealer repair warranty. 2nd time repair for same airbag.
Sep 2016 104160 mi	Rust warranty work. Driver's fender at door, rocker panel, and both rear fenders repaired. Driver's fender required replacement as rusted fully through.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2008 - May 2019
Nov 2010 52700 mi C $200	seal leak on transaxle output shaft
May 2011 59520 mi	leaking transmission seal
Nov 2011 69960 mi C $800	Leaking transmission seal. R and r output. Earnings and r and r seals
Jun 2015 107880 mi C $1400	Plugged fuel tank vent. Didn't repair right away. Flattened fuel tank and broke pump.
Jan 2016 78800 mi C $500	Needed an ignition coil and plugs. Plugs I believe is maintenance but the coil for cylinder 2 had failed.
Aug 2016 123040 mi C $800	pollution control air pump had a small leak.
Jun 2018 149420 mi C $1300	Electric door latch failed Fuel tank vent was plugged

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ohio, United States Dec 2006 - Jul 2017
Sep 2008 64000 mi US $550	Front wheel bearing went bad. Dealer discovered rear wheel bearing was also bad. Two wheel bearings were replaced.
Apr 2009 98000 mi	Headlight bulb burned out. Replaced. Other headlight burned out 2 weeks later. Replaced.
Oct 2010 160800 mi US $350	Check engine light was periodically on. It was discovered that the front O2 sensor wiring was shorting out. O2 sensor was replaced.
Jan 2013 172500 mi	Air bag light was on. Checked error code and saw service bulletin was issued for bad wiring connector under seat. Removed connector and soldered wires together. Fixed
Aug 2013 216000 mi US $30	The trouble light indicated that the fuel cap was loose. It turned out that the fuel tank pressure was not holding because the valve controlling the gas tank fume canister was stuck in the open position. Replaced EVAP canister purge valve.
Dec 2014 237000 mi US $100	Rear bearings making noise, indicating wear. Both rear bearings were replaced.
Nov 2016 256700 mi US $275	Inner tie rod end had broken due to ball joint corrosion. The tie rod had broken from the inner ball joint becoming immobile from rust and seizing.
Dec 2016 257000 mi US $75	Cabin fan speed controller malfunctioned. Only high speed and off worked. Replaced speed controller and blower assembly. Typically resistance from blower motor bearings cause the speed controller to overheat and burn out so both replaced.
Jul 2017 265000 mi	The ABS light is on. The suspension is loose going around corners. The exhaust system has a leak. Have been ignoring the ABS and suspension the last couple of months but with the exhaust system leak and the high mileage, 265,000 miles, have decided to replace rather than repair the vehicle.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - May 2017
May 2015 92380 mi C $360	Exhaust flex coupling was leaking, and was replaced.
Jun 2015 93000 mi	Corroded wire on the rear O2 sensor. Spliced in a new length of wire.
Dec 2015 94860 mi C $30	Cabin recirculation motor was broken. Replaced it.
Nov 2016 97960 mi C $250	Front brake lines replaced.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009 27900 mi C $100	Air noise at highway speeds from rear passenger door.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Jan 2012 148120 mi C $400	rear window shattered. Had freezing rain, started car to defrost,came out window shattered
Nov 2013 183740 mi C $130	wheel bearing replaced
Dec 2013 186000 mi	OIL PAN PLUG STRIPPED. HAD TO REMOVE PAN AND DRILL AND RETAP... THE HEATER SWITCH FAN ONLY RAN ON HIGH.. WAS A ELECTIC PANEL UNDER GLOVE BOX
Mar 2014 197160 mi C $3000	TIMING BELT BLOWN , HEADS DAMAGED.
Mar 2015 238080 mi	front wheel bearing noisy. howling sound. replaced noise gone

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Jul 2022
Jun 2013 50220 mi C $650	1) Replace left front driveshaft 2) Replace both rear hub bearings
Feb 2014 57400 mi C $7	left headlight bulb (again) Both headlight bulbs now replaced 2x.
Apr 2014 63540 mi C $430	right outer boot had tear so replaced axle
Nov 2014 67580 mi	Changed left axle again, due to factory defect...outer boot leaking grease. Repair shop replaced it N/C
Aug 2021 99820 mi C $400	shift sensor died. 3 days to get one from Vancouver !!!
Jun 2022 104780 mi C $435	6 speed auto. Not DSG 1 to 2 shift is rough A bit better after fluid & filter change but still noticeable Not lifetime fluid !! It must be changed every 80.000 Kms
Jul 2022 105400 mi C $10	re glue driver door mirror

Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Aug 2011 74000 mi US $80	Oil Filter Housing leaking. Replaced with new OEM part.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2009 15000 mi	KNOCKING AT IDLE. FORWARD O2 SENSOR REPLACED.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Minnesota, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 2000 mi	visor light on right side would not turn off when visor was pulled down. replaced switch in visor. sun glasses holder in roof console fell open every bump / expansion joint. holder replaced.
Oct 2007 6000 mi	pass side seat could be adjusted. entire frame was replaced.
Nov 2008 20000 mi	Brake failure light came on along with abs light. Brake fluid indicator issue turned off abs

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2015
Dec 2010 47000 mi	Ipod hookup was not playing well so it was replaced under cerified warranty at no cost to me
May 2011 51000 mi	The driver side emergency brake handle had a small amount of damage to it. It was replaced under the certified warranty before any further problems developed.
Jun 2014 93000 mi US $25	Bad coil pack causing a misfire. $25 and 30 minutes to fix.
Sep 2014 95000 mi US $220	Bad rear wheel bearings, replaced both.
Oct 2014 95500 mi US $900	Bad valve body, part paid for by VW. Labor I paid for.
Feb 2015 100000 mi US $200	Replaced torn cv boot and 2 wheel bearings

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Michigan, United States Jan 2008 - May 2010
Apr 2008 10000 mi	Rattle coming from HVAC unit at center of the dash. Fixed. Water in the spare tire well, replaced drain plug. Rear windshield wiper spray director fell off, replaced.

Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States May 2011 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 114000 mi	Car is rusting on wheel wells and hood

Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Sep 2016
Mar 2012 32860 mi	airbag warning light appeared: replaced wiring to passenger side airbag (repair covered under VW CPO warranty)
Aug 2012 37060 mi	Fan only works on High, Resistor replaced - covered under VW CPO warranty
Apr 2013 41220 mi C $185	Plastic button on rear side panel that holds up the tonneau cover snapped, required replacement of rear side panel. 125 for the part. Airbag Sensor light on- passenger airbag required replacement
Nov 2013 47740 mi C $30	replacement of radio antenna (screw-in mast) - due to rubber failure the mast broke off. Replaced by owner, part purchased at dealer.
Mar 2014 50840 mi C $200	EPC light flashed amber then solid (car running rough). Service suggested tow to dealer not drive. Codes cleared (misfire code), car ran fine next trip. Sparks and coils reported OK (sparks changed recently). See if it happens again.
Aug 2014 53200 mi C $500	Wheel (left rear) not turning properly - diagnostic revealed seized calliper. Part ordered in for next-day replacement. Replaced cracked rear suspension coil.
Jun 2015 59520 mi	replaced 2 emissions valves
Aug 2015 61620 mi C $600	Some panels replaced or painted due to rust. Covered by VW warranty
Sep 2016 68200 mi	Airbag sensor light on (not checked)

Volkswagen Rabbit in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - May 2018
Apr 2017 51000 mi US $600	tune-up, plugs and coil pack

Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2012
Jan 2012 US $40	wire was frayed on spark plug
Jul 2012 76000 mi	Erased trouble code before inspection failed inspection needed to drive it before going to inspect. Just driving around waiting for system to be ready

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2017
Jun 2015 118000 mi US $200	Bad wheel bearing. Replaced bearing w/hub.
Nov 2016 148700 mi US $580	Failed ignition switch/steering lock housing 1K0905841 Takes 7-30days for part to be ordered from VW. If your key has issues turning in ignition visit dealer before this part fully breaks!They can replace partial functioning part in 1-2days
Dec 2016 150000 mi US $300	Crankshaft Position/Engine Speed sensor. When it goes bad, the car randomly shuts off while driving (because it doesn't sense the engine turning so disables the fuel pump).

Volkswagen Rabbit in Colorado, United States Jul 2007 - May 2018
May 2010 38000 mi	Noisy left rear wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty
Mar 2018 84000 mi US $700	Replace noisy right rear wheel bearing

Volkswagen Rabbit in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2015
Dec 2009 40000 mi	Defective door lock actuator.
Jan 2010 76200 mi	Defective power door lock actuator caused (1) fuel pump not to prime upon opening driver's door and (2) windows to not open/close when inserting key in driver's door.
Oct 2010 56500 mi US $40	Car ran rough on startup in morning, obvious misfire, code indicated cyl 1 misfired. Replaced faulty ignition coil, problem fixed.
Nov 2010 56000 mi US $23	A second ignition coil failed (2 failures of original coils within a month), not covered by existing VW recall on coils, VW not willing to reimburse.
Jun 2015 129000 mi	Fuel pump failed

Volkswagen Rabbit in Alberta, Canada Jun 2016 - Feb 2021
Aug 2016 83080 mi C $130	Old battery failed. Replaced with new
Mar 2017 81220 mi C $1000	front crank seal oil leak. Replaced seal
Jun 2018 85560 mi C $720	Crankshaft position sensor failed and required replacement small radiator fan failed and seized up requiring replacement

Volkswagen Rabbit in Colorado, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007 2000 mi	A rattle coming from the dash was noticeable at highway speeds. Dealer found rattle coming from the right defog vent - dealer insulated vent. Rattle gone.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015 164000 mi US $2500	Transmission failed without any warning making it unable to drive as well as a safety hazard. I spent 1700 dollars on this. It is a sealed transmission and there is no way to know it is failing and leaking from axels until it is to late.
Aug 2016 182000 mi US $850	Sway bar was really bad

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Volkswagen R32 in Tokyo-Shinagawa, Japan Jun 2011 - Feb 2015
Jul 2014 48360 mi $500	Something in the A/C was replaced. Do not have details.

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Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 24000 mi	Burning oil

Volkswagen Rabbit in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011 65000 mi US $130	Vacuum hose leak - no power brakes and unstable idle.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Hawaii, United States Jun 2008 - Nov 2008
Jul 2008 16000 mi	Vehicle stalled without warning in traffic. Low fuel sensor malfunction caused engine to shut down. Rear hatch strut failure, seal on hydraulic pressure strut failed. Hatch will not stay open on its own. Dealer does not have part in stock, needed to be ordered, awaiting arrival of part.
Nov 2008 17000 mi	New hatch strut installed. Car stalling from "overheating solenoid." A/C conking out.

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Volkswagen GTI in New Mexico, United States Oct 2006 - May 2007
Nov 2006 3000 mi	Rattle in dash

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Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 48000 mi	Tail light replaced.

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Volkswagen GTI in South Africa Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015 83700 mi R 30	Transmission Mounting Failed.
Jun 2017 94860 mi R 300	Replaced faulty PCV that caused erratic idling. Easy DIY and cheap parts.
Jul 2017 95480 mi R 2500	Rear sub-frame bushing worn. Replaced.
Dec 2017 97960 mi R 400	Hood strut failed. Replaced.
Jun 2021 111600 mi R 150	Oil leak from valve cover. Gasket replaced.
Mar 2022 114080 mi R 50	Vacuum pump seal leaking. O-ring replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010 56500 mi	Oil being pushed out past the oil cap seal. Replaced PCV system.

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2016
Nov 2012 66500 mi US $500	O2 sensor bad; not happy as the other sensor was replaced just a year ago.
Dec 2014 87000 mi US $560	Mass air flow sensor failed, and wiring connector needed repair
Sep 2015 96000 mi US $1450	#4 ignition coil shorted and melted wiring leaking valve cover gasket
Dec 2015 98000 mi US $1700	remaining coil packs failed; replaced along with spark plugs; other misc top end problems

Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2016
Jul 2014 143000 mi US $413	High pressure switch went bad and started leaking.

Volkswagen GTI in West Virginia, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2010
Jun 2007 8000 mi	AC compressor failure - covered under warranty
Aug 2007 10000 mi	O2 sensor failure - covered under warranty
Jul 2009 41000 mi	Cruise control stalk failure - covered under warranty
Jul 2010 58000 mi US $43	AC would not adequately cool the vehicle after temps reached the mid-90s. VW shop checked all HVAC components, found no issue. AC seems to function normally now.

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2013
May 2008 30000 mi	Oil change and a airbag light came on for a bad sensor on the driver's seat.
Jun 2008 31000 mi US $14	Replaced seat belt harness under warranty. Airbag light was on so I took it in during my 30,000 service.

Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2007 - May 2013
Jun 2010 38000 mi	Headlight bulb replaced. Driver side rear wheel well trim loose. Part to be replaced.
Mar 2012 53000 mi US $450	Replaced driver side rear wheel bearing.

Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2007 - May 2011
Jul 2007 5000 mi US $58	Rear door does not closed correctly even though the sensor shows is OK. Aligned, but not well enough.
Aug 2007 7000 mi	Rear hatch was fixed. It was misaligned.
Jan 2008 18320 mi	Rear hatch is misaligned. Under warranty, replaced caps for front headlights and rattle from the center console. Also tried to ajust the rear hatch but without success. Need to reschedule for this problem.
Feb 2008 19000 mi US $60	After 2 unsuccessful allignments they desided they need to order hinges for the rear door!
Mar 2008 19000 mi	Hinges replaced.
Apr 2008 21000 mi	They align the rear door again!
Jun 2008 25000 mi	Sunroof could not close. So they replace the entire sunroof!
Aug 2008 26000 mi	Rattle from under the dash could not be replicated. Recalled also repair successfully. Sunglass holder repair.
Apr 2009 32000 mi	Rattles in dashboard Driver door was misaligned. Panel from roof came off by the rear hatch where the hinges are.
May 2009 34000 mi	Engine light on. Replace valve.

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Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Aug 2013
Jun 2009 29000 mi	Hissing coming from brake pedal. Was told it may be a hose that needs to be replaced causing a vacuum leak in the brake system. Safe to drive on however. Mechatronic is out of spec, needs to be replaced. Part is being ordered - will be replaced under warranty. 'clacking' sound coming from firewall area. Unable to reproduce during test drive. Still happens from time to time. Dealer said it may be a valve of some such.
Jul 2009 32000 mi	Replaced brake booster.
Aug 2009 31000 mi	When they replaced brake booster they damaged a gasket causing me to lose boost. Mechatronic replaced, hose replaced to fix hissing in brake pedal - hose did not fix problem, brake booster ordered.
Sep 2009 34000 mi	Front right headlight replaced due to accident, shop (dealer based) didn't align headlight. Saw fluid leaking from transmission, dealer inspected, says saw no leaks etc.
Dec 2009 38000 mi	Replaced Turbo bypass valve (AKA Diverter Valve). The original DV was prone to failure, replacement was 'D' revision piston style.
May 2010 44000 mi	Intake manifold flapper valve failed and was replaced (possibly along with a ECU reflash) HID bulb turned pink (apparently an indication that they are about to fail) and was replaced by the dealer.
Jun 2010 45000 mi	Engine made terrible awful noise, misfired @ 2k rpms and above, would not rev above 4k. Noise stopped prior to arrival at dealership, but misfires persisted. Magically corrected itself somehow? I call bulls---. Dealer denies responsibility
Jul 2010 45500 mi	Check engine light returned 45 minutes after leaving dealer, returned to dealer the next day. 1 mile out from dealer light turns off. Dealer says no codes present. Test drove and still none. Sounds fishy.
Sep 2010 47000 mi US $80	Came in for excessive oil consumption and check engine light. Part replaced for check engine light (which later returned) and part ordered (not yet installed). Had oil replaced and weighed and began oil consumption test
Oct 2010 48000 mi	Came in for completion of oil consumption test. Results were apparently hard to interpret, seemed likes piston rings may be the culprit. Checked the rings, found damage too extensive to repair. Replaced entire engine.
Nov 2010 49000 mi	CEL came on, turbo bypass valve (or diverter valve) was found found to have torn) and it was replaced.
Jun 2011 55000 mi	Oil filter housing cracked, was replaced. Not a part covered by warranty. Car threw check code for underboost, recirculation valve replaced
Jul 2011 56000 mi	Turbocharger needed replacing, parts ordered. Turbocharger replaced.
Dec 2011 59000 mi US $1000	Paddle shifter malfunctioned, part ordered. Oil cap broke Paddle shifter replaced Right front brake caliper seized. Caliper assembly needed to be replaced in addition to pads and rotors which were damaged in the process.
Jan 2012 52300 mi	Broken oil cap and broken engine cover studs replaced.
Jul 2012 66500 mi	HID Headlight burnt out. Not user replaceable - or at least not conveniently. PCV System had a TSB. Fuel pump had a TSB
Dec 2012 70000 mi	Seat belt tensioner rattles when going over bumps
Jun 2013 75000 mi US $20	Oil cap was broken by engine cover during normal operation of the vehicle. Replaced with new oil cap

Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2017
Jul 2008 18000 mi	Engine light (replaced PCV valve), dash rattle addressed
Aug 2008 20000 mi	Engine light (tumble flap motor malfunctioned once, reset light), dash rattle addressed again. Door that was not aligned properly because the dealer did not put the panel back into place correctly after tinting windows was fixed (not car's fault there).
Sep 2008 21000 mi	Engine light because of tumble flap motor malfunction again. Replaced tumble flap motor. Dealer actually replaced the clip they broke when tinting windows on door but they broke door microswitch in the process - not car's fault. (Found out later).
Mar 2009 25000 mi	Dash rattle. Replaced door microswitch. Engine light. Engine light for something (think PCV replaced again). Dash rattle again --- actually fixed it for a while. Replaced door microswitch because they broke it while fixing something else they broke on the car. Last time at this dealer.
Nov 2009 35000 mi	Engine light. Replaced LPFP sensor. Engine light due to LPFP sensor, replaced LPFP sensor. All repairs to date have been under warranty.
Jan 2010 37600 mi	Replaced front control arms. Replaced front control arms because they were being loud. Warranty paid for it and alignment. Like the new dealer fwiw.
Mar 2010 39000 mi	clunk noise when turning sometimes. Made car feel not-aligned. Was strut bearing. Repair was difficult to diagnose, had Crunkyprise rental gratis so it wasn't a big deal at least.
Apr 2017 51000 mi	The AC died. I took the car to the dealership on a Thursday and the service advisor would not get me into a loaner organization rental car because the car could not be verified to be broken. I made an appointment for Friday, dropped it off, and it was repaired on Monday. The dealership got me an Enterprise rental. One of the pressure switches was bad, but I can't remember if it was the high pressure or low pressure switch.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
Jan 2010	Fuel line sensor replaced. It was causing a check engine light and was included in a recall.
Aug 2010 38380 mi	Engine cooling fan failed.

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2016
Apr 2007 3000 mi	Rear hatch interior trim piece misaligned with tie-down hook. Hole position not allowing hook to fully fit opening. New trim piece ordered and installed for correct fitment. Rear left door had rattle below storage bin. Dealer insulated and/or tightened door components.
Sep 2008 25000 mi	The cruise control switch failed to activate. It was determined that there was an electrical problem with the switch. New cruise control switch was installed for successful repair.
Nov 2010 45500 mi	Electric lumbar support for drivers seat had malfunctioned and would not move up or down and caused clicking noises. New lumbar support was installed for successful repair. Center vent in dash rattled. Replaced with new vent for successful repair.
Aug 2014 91000 mi US $880	Replaced rear right wheel bearing Popping noise during turning at front left wheel. CV boot was torn, oil leaked out, and damaged axle. Replaced front left axle.
Aug 2015 106600 mi US $450	Wheel bearing replaced after noise Ball joint replaced

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2014
Jan 2007 1200 mi	Stereo Bass level and volume would suddenly increase when decelerating. The speed sensitive volume was acting in the opposite direction. Fixed via software flash under warranty.
May 2008 21000 mi	Check engine light came on for air intake. Required known ECU flash.
Mar 2009 34000 mi	Fuel tank vapor valve stuck - continuous clicking trying to open.
Dec 2010 70000 mi US $75	Audio system stuck on CD mode.
Nov 2013 98000 mi US $650	Turbo leaking oil
Dec 2014 105000 mi	Ignition issue repaired as extension of manufacturer's warranty

Volkswagen GTI in Colorado, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2008
Mar 2007 1000 mi	Check airbag light. TSB performed on passenger wiring harness under warranty.
Nov 2007 10000 mi	2 TSB's performed. One to reflash the radio to remove "bass spikes". Another to replace the driver door control/window motor to correct security led remaining on.
Jan 2008 11000 mi	Emergency brake handle rattled. Center dash diffuser vent rattled.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Oct 2014
Jun 2008 11160 mi	steering rack was groaning Numerous rattles Paint peeling
Aug 2008 12400 mi	A/c broke, fixed with new compressor. Timing belt needed to be replaced after it "slipped off".
Apr 2010 37200 mi	cruise control switch needed replacement
Nov 2013 86220 mi C $400	Wiper Motor Gearbox seized
Oct 2014 99200 mi C $300	Window Regulator Replacement

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jul 2016
Dec 2014 94240 mi C $1100	Replaced timing belt and water pump Cv boot was cracked. Fixed and regreased
Sep 2015 101060 mi C $370	Radiator needed to be replaced. Small crack leaking fluid Warranty rust protection. Trunk replaced and repainted Trunk wiper had to be broken by body shop to replace trunk for rust warranty. Charged me for new wiper had to pay to get car back. Following up with VW Canada
May 2016 108360 mi	Radiator needed to be replaced again. Covered under parts and labour warranty

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2011
Feb 2010 76000 mi US $550	Sensor bad in coolant reservoir. Reservoir/sensor assembly replaced.
Dec 2010 99000 mi US $250	Replaced left front CV boot which was torn.
Jun 2011 111000 mi US $90	Power lumbar support keeps blowing fuse. Probably needs new switch. A/C takes about 5 minutes to start blowing cold. Dealer said it's normal on a hot day. Possibly a switch getting stuck. Could try a $350 repair if it keeps doing it.
Jul 2011 113000 mi US $350	Wipers stopped working. Replaced wiper transmission.
Aug 2011 113000 mi	Lumbar motor keeps blowing fuse. Switch replaced. Problem still there. Motor needs replacing. Too expensive.

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States May 2016 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016 72000 mi US $900	Entire headlamp assembly needed to be replaced
Aug 2016 72600 mi US $400	Headliner and interior side body panels sagged and had to be reattached or replaced. Didn't come out as well as I would like.

Volkswagen GTI in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2017
Aug 2011 54400 mi	Car was hesitating under heavy load (driving fast up the Rocky Mountains), but would recover under normal driving conditions or if the car was turned off for a couple of minutes. Dealer replaced a faulty fuel sensor. No problems since.
Dec 2011 58000 mi	Oil rings replaced due to abnormal oil consumption.

Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014 92000 mi US $280	part of the A/C system was leaking. Needed replacement and recharge

Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2007 7000 mi	Replace faulty paddle shifter switch. New stereo software to correct bass flare/ add clock to radio display.
Oct 2008 12000 mi	Tightened loose dashboard fixation screw which was causing rattle on passenger side.

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014 53000 mi US $2100	2 of 4 ignition coils failed. Dealer suggesting replacing all 4 as a precaution.
Mar 2014 54000 mi US $1500	2 ignition coils failed, all 4 were replaced, and had DSG transmission service

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 75000 mi	Air bag light lit up. Shop read the code and said problem was triggered by a seat belt switch. Reset the AB light and so far it hasnt re-lit.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 70060 mi	replace: cam follower, HPFP, intake cam

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013 US $180	Car was misfiring, throwing CEL's. Mechanic ran fuel injector cleaner through it.
Feb 2013 105300 mi	Misfires again.
Mar 2013 107000 mi	Find bad TPMS sensor.
Jun 2013 111000 mi US $430	Replaced cracked airbox; oil change.
Jul 2013 112000 mi US $280	Replaced coolant with correct coolant; another shop when doing timing belt put in generic coolant instead of required B12 Replacd spark plugs and fuel filter; car had been running lean.
Oct 2014 139200 mi US $450	Replace sagging headliner.

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Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008 14000 mi	Also brake lights did not work, reverse lights came on when brake pedal was depressed. Ordered and replaced brake light switch, also under warranty. CEL due to flapper motor. Replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen GTI in Colorado, United States Jan 2009 - May 2010
Jan 2009 20000 mi	Failed ABS pump fixed under warranty.
Sep 2009 28000 mi	Intake manifold flap motor fixed under warranty.

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 86000 mi	Warning light came on. Two separate parts had failed. All brake booster vacuum lines cracked & were replaced. Crankshaft position sensor failed.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 13000 mi	Airbag fault sensor connector went bad. Replaced part, took about 2 hours. Covered by warranty.

Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
May 2007 14000 mi	Seatbelt retracted very slowly. Dealer replaced it during normal oil service.
Feb 2008 24000 mi US $119
Jul 2009 48000 mi	Warning chime for having lights on no longer worked.
Sep 2009 49000 mi	Door locking mechanism was not working correctly.

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States - Sep 2007
Sep 2007 20200 mi	A/C Compressor failure, replaced compressor and parts of A/C system per TSB. Warranty repair.

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
Apr 2012 78000 mi US $291	Replaced intake manifold control motor Replaced cracked vacuum pump hose. Scheduled oil change.

Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2011
Jul 2008 22000 mi	A/C compressor stopped working.
Oct 2010 49200 mi	The A/C stopped working. Shop replaced a faulty switch.
Apr 2011 52000 mi	Front wheel bearings needed replacement. Decided to trade car in.

Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
May 2011 29000 mi	Bad coil pack. Bad timing belt due to a defective piece of engine cover rubbing the belt. Took shop over a week of trial and error to solve problem. In the end I ended up having an entire timing belt job done at 18000 miles.

Volkswagen GTI in Quebec, Canada Oct 2007 - Jul 2017
Mar 2008 12400 mi	Compass in instrument cluster multi-function display was no longer being displayed and no longer appeared in the settings menu. Fixed by disconnecting battery for 15 minutes to force ECM and compass module reset.
May 2008 15500 mi	Check engine light came on at 24 500 km, went off by itself at around 25 100 km, after a ~200 km trip.
Jun 2008 16740 mi	Check Engine light again at 27000 km. This time it's a misfire on Cylinder 2. Reset computer by disconnecting battery for 15 minutes to clear CEL.
Sep 2008 20460 mi	Manufacturer TSB for intake flap motor replacement that was causing the frequent Check Engine lights.
Nov 2008 22940 mi C $10	Intake snorkel access cover went missing. Replaced with new part.
Aug 2009 34100 mi	Driver and passenger door were damaged last winter by ice accumulation that deformed the sheetmetal near the hinges. This was repaired this August under warranty as it was covered by a manufacturer issued TSB.
Jan 2010 39680 mi	Electric door lock mechanism sensor failed on driver's side door. The car could no longer determine if door was locked or not, so the "door locked" light on driver's door was lit at all times when car was running, even if door wasn't locked.
Apr 2010 42160 mi	Driver's side exterior door handle became loose and was coming out of door after improper repair during last service trip. Driver's seat height adjustment mechanism seized.
Feb 2011 57040 mi C $1050	Worn rear-right wheel bearing. Rear washer jet seized to mounting nut and started tracking with the wiper. Wiper motor assembly replaced.
Mar 2011 58900 mi C $10	Roof-mounted whip antenna broke off at base. Caused by water infiltration in antenna that caused it to corrode internally.
Sep 2011 69440 mi C $650	Relay 167 failed, causing the ECU to stop seeing 4 critical sensors. This caused the ECU to shut down the turbocharger and put the engine in limp mode.
Nov 2011 71920 mi	Extremely rough idle and check engine light when cold-starting engine. Dealership replaced injector for Cylinder 3 and R&R intake manifold. Rust and paint peeling on hatchback. Waiting on VW Canada analysis for warranty coverage.
Jan 2012 74400 mi	Rust developed on hatch and driver side fender. Dealership noticed that rear hatch handle was badly corroded internally while repairing a rust problem.
Feb 2012 75500 mi C $200	Air recycle flap motor failed, blocking the flap in the recycle position, causing excessive window fogging when driving. Since HVAC was disassembled, also changed blower motor as a preventative measure because it was getting noisy.
Apr 2012 78100 mi C $200	Rear wiper nozzle broke
Jul 2013 96800 mi C $90	Retaining sleeve rusted out and broke, separating the exhaust system in the middle.
Aug 2013 99200 mi C $500	Failing wheel bearing on rear wheel. Dealer replaced. Wiper transmission (linkage) seized because of accumulated corrosion. Dealer replaced with new transmission.
Nov 2013 102040 mi C $600	Thermostat failed, causing low coolant temps and CEL
Jun 2014 108500 mi C $280	Intermittent communication faults between accelerator and throttle body on cold starts (not while driving). Misfires, goes into limp mode, DTC code appears. Returns to normal when code cleared. Dealer replaced wiring based on TSB for different engine. Replaced accelerator module myself, problem reoccurred two days later.
Aug 2014 110980 mi	Rust repair covered by VW 12 year warranty. Replaced hood, front passenger door skin, right fender. New parts installed, painted. Vehicle went into limp mode, same issue as previously reported, ongoing problem. Reset ECU and car started correctly again. Root cause still not found.
Sep 2014 112220 mi C $300	Replaced engine cover with integrated air filter as current one was coming apart, not sealing up tightly along front edge (wear & tear). No driveability symptoms yet.
Nov 2014 114700 mi C $150	Engine running rough with lit CEL and code indicating misfires for cylinder # 3. Replaced all spark plugs and coil packs as a fix + preventative measure. Rear headlight leveling sensor actuator arm corroded through and broke. Replaced with new headlight leveling sensor assembly.
Jun 2015 120280 mi C $800	Car developed oil leak at valve cover gasket. Replaced + did regular maintenance oil change at the same time. Car developed oil leak at manual transmission side cover plate (rusted through). Replaced. Mechanic noticed exhaust flex pipe was near the point of failure and recommended a replacement.
Sep 2015 124000 mi C $512	Intermittent EPC light when driving. This had multiple fix attempts without resolution since 06/2014, but was now so frequent that another attempt was needed. Fix was to re-do a previous Throttle Body electrical wiring repair by dealer. Replaced rusted rear wiper arm retaining nut. Original nut was in unfinished metal and is exposed to the elements. Replacement VW part # now has a black paint finish. Replaced before nut seized to wiper motor & for cosmetic reasons. 1,60$
Feb 2016 128960 mi C $800	Rear driver side caliper was leaking brake fluid. Replaced with new unit. Replaced driver door skin because of rust. Covered 70% by VW Canada.
Mar 2016 129580 mi C $100	Passenger Rear Brake Dust shield rusted out and broke off mounting bracket. Mechanic removed, did not replace as this would involve removing brake disk and potentially damaging bearing. Engine is leaking oil from intake duct. Mechanic checked and was not able to pinpoint source of leak, but suspects turbo blow-by. Windshield Washer fluid bottle is leaking. Losing around 1L per week. Driver door rubber seal was loose when opening door one morning. Noticed missing retaining clip on trim piece. Passenger side rubber seal broken. Noticed while investigating driver side problem reported earlier.
Apr 2016 130080 mi C $300	Replaced rear wiring looms (2X) to fix non-functional rear wiper. Some wires in original looms had frayed and broken
Jun 2016 132680 mi C $19	Replace L-R bumper side marker lights. Both had cracked reflectors. Mostly a cosmetic issue as both were still in working condition. Replaced headlight washers fluid pump as it was the source of a previously identified washer fluid leak Replaced plastic engine under-shield. Was cracked and drooping.
Dec 2016 139500 mi C $1800	Frequent CEL on colder mornings. Diagnosed as carbon buildup on intake valves. Intake cleaning service performed. Car was clunking over bumps and potholes. Mechanic found loose sway bar bushings front and rear. Replaced parts and realigned.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Apr 2015 82000 mi US $300	Compressor was shot. Sunroof motor broke and got stuck in an open position. If closed, would open while the car was off and standing by. Had to get the motor replaced as rain was coming.
Jan 2018 112000 mi US $250	At home, replaced the Low Pressure Fuel Sensor before committing to a full fuel rail replacement, and the problem was successfully resolved. 3/4 cylinders misfiring, had already upgraded coil packs and spark plugs. Got the manifold and fuel system cleaned of carbon buildup at the shop, but the problem persisted.

Volkswagen GTI in Quebec, Canada Nov 2009 - Feb 2010
Feb 2010 36580 mi	Faulty mass air flow.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2017
Sep 2012 29000 mi	PCV Valve replacement and check engine light reset.
Nov 2013 44000 mi US $500	Engine misfire while under load. Ignition coils and plugs replaced. Problem turned out to be the fuel pressure regulator.
Jul 2015 68200 mi US $150	Blown headlight (HID) bulb.
Sep 2016 76000 mi US $75	Washer fluid hose leaking. Remove and replace.
Dec 2016 78000 mi US $200	Replace one ignition coil.
May 2017 83000 mi US $100	AC was working but not as cold as it used to be especially at idle and in stop and go traffic. AC system was evacuated and recharged with a dye added to find any possible small leaks.

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2017
Mar 2011 58000 mi	Airbag light on seat belt sensor non-functional. Apparently not covered vwoa after much coercion paid for just the part and I have to pay labor.
Feb 2012 67000 mi	Driver's cv axle boot torn - replaced drivers side axle Seatbelt sensor for airbag failed, new seatbelt fastener required. I called VOA to complain they sent me a new fastener and I installed it myself. Replaced seatbelt, noticed airbag light still came back on.. Dealer had open recall for under seat sensor dealer fixed sensor and reset light.
Mar 2012 67000 mi	CEL on diagnostic tool points to EVAP issue
Oct 2012 71500 mi	Headliner falling down..related to poor seal for roof-mounted antenna.
Apr 2014 84300 mi US $1100	Timing belt service ... Also thermostat failed after timing belt / water pump change EVAP system - check engine light on .. EVAP system leak N80 valve was replaces
Oct 2015 94800 mi	Headliner failed
Jun 2016 108000 mi	Voltage reading is off
Dec 2016 118000 mi	Airbag light on, under seat sensor causing issues
Jan 2017 105800 mi US $385	Coilpack failed car was towed to shop changed all plugs and all coilpacks at my request
May 2017 140000 mi	Air bag sensor failed again Finally replaced all wiring and related fuses to airbag sensor, now working

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014 43000 mi US $200	leaking valve on compressor. Compressor replaced. covered by extended warranty windshield wiper switch failed. Intermittent fault was hard to find. replaced switch assy.
Feb 2015 51000 mi US $500	headliner was hanging down. replaced with non-oem headliner material by specialist shop
Jun 2016 57000 mi US $800	loss of coolant. compressor replaced 2 years ago.

Volkswagen GTI in Arizona, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 50000 mi	Sold with miscellaneous interior squeaks/rattles which were not covered under warranty.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jun 2010 - May 2012
Jul 2011 30000 mi	Drivers door rattle, intermittent interior lights and low pressure fuel pump. Scan code showed bad door latch. Replaced under warranty. Appears to be repaired.

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Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
Apr 2012 54000 mi US $1900	A/C STOPPED AROUND 51,000 MILES,CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR,DEALER CALLED AND SAID THAT THE AC WAS BLOWING COOL AIR,NOT COLD.THEN SAID THAT THEY CHECKED COMPRESSURE OIL AND FOUND METAL PARTICALS SO THE TOTAL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Jul 2012 56000 mi US $875	CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,COLD START MISFIRE,DEALER SAID THE CAR WAS FIXED,CAR SAT FOR 4 HOURS,RESTARTED, ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON,BACK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR,THEY SAID THAT THEY NEED TO KEEP CAR.WAS TOLD THAT THEY REPLACED 2 INJECTORS

Volkswagen GTI in Utah, United States Apr 2016 - Oct 2018
May 2016 116000 mi	Engine warning lamp, P0171, running lean, leaky vacuum. A damaged vacuum hose was replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in Arizona, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 48000 mi	Replace flapper valves (2) inside dash, these are valves controlling air flow for heat and A/C and they were making a slapping noise. Order parts. Repair squeaking seatbelt retractor driver side. Order parts. Flapper valves replaced, successful. Seatbelt retractor still squeaks and will require another trip to fix it.

Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Nov 2013 65300 mi US $700	AC compressor seized.

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2015
Apr 2010 75200 mi US $250	Cam follower failed.
May 2010 77300 mi US $1500	Intake cam fuel pump lobe heavily worn.
Jan 2015 155000 mi US $430	Blown coil pack

Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Oct 2006 - May 2010
Oct 2007 13000 mi	A/C was totally dead. Replaced compressor, condenser, and two valves
Jun 2008 20000 mi	Passenger seat belt retractor failed, causing the seat belt to hang loosely. Passenger seat belt retractor failed and left the belt inoperable, hanging slack. Replaced under warranty. Required two visits, the second lasting several hours.
Aug 2008 22000 mi	Intake Flap Motor failed. CEL set. Part ordered. Parts replaced, code cleared.
Sep 2008 24000 mi	CEL came on again. Took to dealer, found that the new Intake Flap Motor had failed. Ordered another. Scheduled appointment to return for installation. Replaced intake flap motor. Code cleared.
Aug 2009 36000 mi	When the car was in previously, the technician improperly removed/reinstalled the engine cover, breaking plastic parts and tearing rubber pieces which held it on. They replaced the damaged components and reinstalled the cover.
Dec 2009 43000 mi	High beams non-functional due to shutter motor failing. Required ordering of new motor and controller, which have been on order for two weeks now.

Volkswagen GTI in Western Australia, Australia Sep 2012 - May 2018
Jan 2017 A $150	Fault light on dash. Bought OBD2 scanner and saw fault code related to the emissions control system. Cleared code, no repeat

Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Sep 2017 103000 mi US $1250	Dual-mass flywheel replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 37000 mi	Cold start issues. Intermittent fuel cut-out. Dealer replaced the air-intake sensor. Helped with the cold start issue. Still have an issue with the fuel cut-out.

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 30000 mi	Low pressure switch
Oct 2010 35000 mi	Valve cover gasket. Valve cover gasket

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States May 2007 - Aug 2007
Jun 2007 3000 mi	Roof sun glasses holder was not staying closed. Seat rattles/squeaks and rattle in rear passanger panel by the window. Sluggish performance and transmission roughness.

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011 57000 mi	Airbag Warning Light and Recall for ignition coils
Apr 2011 59000 mi US $675	The timing belt was replaced under warranty. I also requested that they change the water pump and any other part that would normally be replaced during the timing belt service. The car runs like new again!

Volkswagen GTI in Arizona, United States Aug 2007 - Oct 2016
Sep 2007 9000 mi	Sudden loss of turbo boost pressure driving. Determined to be a faulty diverter valve.
May 2008 18000 mi	Stuck sunroof (would not close). Dealer re-lubed mechanical components under warranty. Problem fixed.
Oct 2008 22800 mi	Power lumbar in the driver seat stopped functioning. Servos and motors replaced under warranty. Rear disc brakes started squeaking. Dealer determined the cause to be worn pads and rotors. Replaced, but out of pocket. Navigation system locked up. Dealer flashed to latest firmware, which fixed the problem.
Nov 2008 23000 mi	First airbag malfunction light. Determined to be a faulty igniter.
Mar 2009 30000 mi	Second airbag malfunction light. Another faulty igniter replaced.
May 2011 51000 mi	Third airbag malfunction light. Airbag harness under driver seat repaired under recall. All four ignition coils also replaced during the same visit (another recall).
Jul 2011 54000 mi	Fourth airbag malfunction light. Entire harness replaced under recall.
Oct 2011 56000 mi US $110	Hatch gas struts failed. No longer under warranty, so I bought the parts and repaired it myself. Hatch gas struts failed. No longer under warranty, so I bought the parts and repaired it myself.

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2016
Nov 2014 91000 mi US $485	Cracked and leaking CV joint boot. Passenger Rear.
May 2015 98000 mi US $900	Wires leading to drivers side low/dipped beam had cracking insulation that was falling off, exposing bare wires. Entire headlight housing needed to be replaced. Play was discovered in the tie rod end bushings, causing sloppy steering.
Jan 2016 US $50	Stuck thermostat Misfire, coil pack died shutting off second cylinder after accelerating from a stop light.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2010
Oct 2008 43000 mi	airbag fault / problem in passenger seatbelt
Jul 2009 50000 mi US $100	compressor blew apart. replaced all parts of the A/C

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Mar 2015 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017 55000 mi US $400	fan control module

Volkswagen GTI in South Carolina, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2011
Jun 2008 11000 mi	Popping sound in front suspension under load. Resolved by tightening subframe bolts.
May 2009 22000 mi	Nozzle popped off of rear window washer. Installed nozzle
Nov 2010 36000 mi US $1200	Creaking from front end. Diagnosed as control arm bushings, existing TSB. Parts on hand, fixed under warranty same day. Rear wiper nozzle popped off. Replaced with new design under warranty. Buzzing from center console, could not reproduce. Mechanism for sliding seat forward and back broken on driver's seat
Nov 2011 50000 mi US $200	One of the HID headlamps burned out. Purchased new headlamp and attempted to replace myself unsuccessfully. Took to dealer to reinsert bulbs.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2012
Mar 2009 60000 mi	Bad catalytic converter.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States May 2009 - Aug 2010
Jun 2009 30000 mi	Short in electrical system of passenger side mirror turn signal. Dealer replaced mirror signal electronics unit.
Jul 2010 42000 mi	Radiator Fan Assembly replaced since 1 of 2 radiator fans had failed, causing remaining working radiator fan to operate at above "normal" speed to make up for cooling loss.

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014 75000 mi US $1100	Leaking cylinder
Sep 2014 81000 mi US $700	Replaced loose wheel bearings.
Mar 2015 87000 mi US $600	Bad oil leak - there was a crack somewhere and a few things needed to be replaced.
Oct 2015 97700 mi US $1700	Replaced timing belt, cleaned carbon buildup from various spots
Jun 2016 111000 mi US $1200	Catalytic converter and timing belt
Sep 2016 115000 mi US $500	Replaced oxygen sensor

Volkswagen GTI in Mexico, Mexico Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
Mar 2013 61380 mi $300	Mass oxygen sensor replaced @76,000 kilometers

Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2007 - Jul 2018
Mar 2007 750 mi	Driver side fog light harness melted. Wrong part ordered, part had to be re-ordered. Passenger door back-lighting failed. Dealership diagnosed the problem incorrectly, new appointment made for correct diagnosis.
Apr 2007 1019 mi	New driver-side fog light harness installed. New passenger door regulator installed.
Sep 2008 12300 mi	Air Conditioner compressor seized. New compressor, evaporator, & expansion chamber ordered and installed under warranty.
Oct 2008 13354 mi	Center arm rest would slide for and aft, as designed, but would not lock into place. New arm rest was ordered and installed. Sirius module failed, center arm rest would not lock into place, Navigation screen on MFD failed. New Sirius module, arm rest, & gauge cluster ordered and installed under warranty.
Jul 2013 50000 mi US $30	Replaced coolant temperature sensor. Replaced coolant temperature sensor.
Mar 2017 80000 mi US $2300	Water pump bearing beginning to fail. Replaced water pump. Replaced thermostat & housing.
Feb 2018 90000 mi US $150	Replaced CV boot.
Jul 2018 93000 mi US $150	Leak was discovered at upper refrigerant valve pin. Replaced, vacuum drained system, & recharged system.

Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008 12000 mi	Problem with radio.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Feb 2016
Mar 2011 42160 mi	Fuel cap warning light came on, leading up to a MIL. Minor EVAP leap detected, vacuum hose replaced as per TSB.
Jun 2012 50840 mi	Timing belt tensioner squeaking / chirping noises on cold starts.
Jan 2014 86580 mi C $200	Changed diverter valve to latest revision.
Jan 2015 73280 mi C $500	Battery drained when car is off. Electrical was diagnosed, turned out to a bad rear wiper harness. Wires shorted, caused system to remain "alive" when car is off, thus draining battery. Rear wiper didn't work either. Harness replaced.

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Volkswagen R32 in Hong Kong, China Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2013 33480 mi $500	Replaced front lower wishbone bushing both left and right. Also replaced front drive shaft dust cover.
May 2013 35340 mi $747	Replaced aircon compressor
Oct 2013 38640 mi	Driveshaft boot replacement.
Apr 2014 43400 mi $1200	Driveshaft outer boot replacement

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