2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI problems and repair histories that follow it.
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Volkswagen Golf 2.5 | 12 Golf 2.5s, 10.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 17600 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 Golf 2.5s, 10.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 17600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2011 | Volkswagen GTI | 63 GTIs, 10.1 months of data per GTI, average 19100 miles43 |
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| 2011 | Volkswagen Golf diesel | 30 Golf diesels, 10.1 months of data per Golf diesel, average 22400 miles32 |
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2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | iPod issue when sold, was going to bring it up at first service. Dealer said it was a hardware issue with the cable. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Low Oil pressure light came on while sitting in traffic. Oil level was low. Light did not come on again. Dealer called VW Tech line and recommended replacing Instrument cluster. Parts ordered Instrument cluster replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | reverberation Noise from Front Passenger door when stereo is on. Dealer added felt kit to stop noise. Noise, then shortly occurred again |
| Dec | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | Trim on passenger door was rattling when stereo was played. Corrected |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 10200 | 0 | One backlight LED on gauge cluster was intermittently failing. Car was diagnosed by dealership in Dec 2011, part was installed Feb 2012. |
| Dec | 2012 | 22320 | 0 | Sunroof had been making windnoise since new. Until now dealership refused to even look at the issue. Escalated to management, adjustment was made. Minor improvement was attained. Car still has the noisiest sunroof I have ever had. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | driver's door was rattling. inside the door they found a loose or missing screw. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 1800 | 0 | The engine intermittently sputtered and check engine light would appear, the disappear upon restart of engine. Many faults appears during code read including low voltage indicator. Battery cable found loose. Reset of codes. |
| Oct | 2012 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 11500 | 0 | Drivers door creaked when opening, hinge replaced under warranty. |
| Apr | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Cracked bezel around light switch, to be repaired at next service |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Dealer updated transmission software, no issues noticed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 24500 | 0 | Headlight switch replacement from cracked bezel. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Leaking rear window washer nozzle. Motor was reinstalled and lines checked for blockages. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | CEL came on. Took car to dealer. Faulty part related to turbo intercooler was fixed. Loose passenger door was also fixed. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Intake manifold flaps were broken, resulting in illuminated check engine light, replaced entire intake manifold. Blower motor bearings were bad, resulting in sqeaking noises when cold. Replaced blower motor. Passenger side door creaking at low speeds, i.e. taking off from light, driving over speed bumps. Replaced passenger side B pillar trim and clips. Wastegate rattle at low revs under load (heavy throttle). Replaced wastegate actuator rod clips per TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Engine rattle which has no fix as of yet per Volkswagen North Scottsdale (TSB 211001). "Silenced by more than 50%" but is still present. | |
| Sep | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Engine vibration/rattle when accelerating between 2,000-3,000 RPM. VW released a TSB over the summer of 2011 to attach a small metal clip onto an engine component. The rattle/vibration is nearly gone, just barley audible now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Window switch on drivers side stopped working when trying to roll down passenger window. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | Car was shaking when braking. Insides of rear rotors were glazed, inside brake pads completely worn out. Replaced rear rotors and pads with OEM parts |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | Coolant was low, dealer found the cooling system seals leaked. Replaced seals and water pump. |
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