2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Problems and Repair Histories
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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.
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| 2012 | Volkswagen Golf 2.5 | 19 Golf 2.5s, 6.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 7700 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 Golf 2.5s, 6.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 7700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2012 | Volkswagen GTI | 82 GTIs, 7.8 months of data per GTI, average 7300 miles45 |
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| 2012 | Volkswagen Golf diesel | 35 Golf diesels, 8.6 months of data per Golf diesel, average 8900 miles28 |
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2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
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| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | something in the clutch is moving. something is loose. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 6180 | 0 | Leaking seal on rear drive differential "bevel box". Replaced seal and did alignment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 9300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 6000 | 0 | Got the error message "Keyless malfunction." Dealer replaced the "brain" that deals with the proximity key that allows keyless locking/unlocking and starting the car. Repair worked for a day. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 11780 | 0 | Steering wheel functions (radio computer, nav, horn) stopped working. A clockspring wire had broken. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Sirius Satellite cutting in and out Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances |
| May | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Rear windshield washer nozzle clogged. When used first time, line burst leaking into trunk Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances |
| Jun | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances |
| Sep | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances. Intermittent, but sometimes had to get within 2-3 feet. After five failed attempts, I asked that the car be replaced. VW did so with no hassle. VW took great care of me. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 6500 | 0 | Front speaker had a bass rattle. It required replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | replaced warped right front wheel well liner |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | Bluetooth module died. Dealer replaced under warranty | |
| Mar | 2013 | 9920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 8500 | 0 | Roof bracket around sun roof was rattling and needed to be replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 11700 | 0 | Returned for routine maintentance and I was informed of a programming update for climate control |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 20000 | 0 | The dashboard developed a bubble and had to be replaced. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Front Turn Signal would not turn off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | 0 | Water Pump failure caused a slow but constant loss of fluid. Water pump replaced under warranty. Common GTI problem. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 3000 | 44 | With 200 miles on the vehicle, the water pump began making a loud whistling noise. It was determined to be faulty. Two front wheel center caps fell off during normal driving. Upon inspection of center caps, it was found that the clips that hold it into the wheel had snapped. Dealer claimed that they were not covered because they were a trim item. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | Front strut mounts making grinding noise. Replaced both front strut mounts. Loud buzzing noise from right passenger vent when over course roads. Dealer noticed noise and replaced vent. So far noise is absent. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 5700 | 0 | iPod MFI cable was not working correctly |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 22700 | 0 | replaced faulty water pump |
| Dec | 2012 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 4500 | 0 | Front Passenger Seat-belt buckle rattles if the road is bumpy. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Leaky rear windshield washer nozzle was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Poor Gas Mileage. City: 12-18 mpg. Hwy: 28-30. Combined: 23.9 mpg for the first 1100 miles. Was told that it would improve after break in period of up to 5000 miles but no guarantee that it would ever hit the EPA estimates of 24 mpg city One headrest in back seat could be removed but two others could not be removed. Had to make a second trip since they needed a couple hours to remove panel to fix problem. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Parking brake release button broke off months ago. Arranged repair during scheduled maintenance. Whole parking brake handle was replaced and is now working perfectly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | Driver's side tail light wasn't sealed properly, condensation appearing in tail light housing. Severe rattle under low boost from the turbo. Clearly a wastegate rattle. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | Radio would not tune certain FM stations without shutting down. Dealer ordered new radio. | |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Replaced radio | |
| Dec | 2012 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | Car's trip computer did not have all functionality installed correctly at factory; dealer had to perform a software install/upgrade to fix issue | |
| Oct | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | wiper/multi function stalk on right side of steering column fell apart while I was using it on a rainy day. |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Rear hatch wouldn't open Rear hatch broke again |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | First odometer entry | ||
| Mar | 2013 | 0 | Coolant warning illuminated. Checked Temperatures over OBDII (normal) and drove to dealer to top up coolant. Water pump found leaking. Replaced under warranty. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Rattling noise when accelerating. Fixed when taken in for 10k service there was a TSB for a new waste-gate clip that was applied and stopped the noise. |
| Apr | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 10700 | 0 | Wastegate rattle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Airbag light, switch replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 4000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | The bluetooth module was faulty and needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 19700 | 0 | Bad fuel pressure valve on the fuel return line was causing hesitation and stumbling at steady cruising state around 35-50 mph. |
| Feb | 2013 | 31000 | 0 | Bad fuel pressure valve; same problem as previous (failed again). |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 23300 | 0 | Simple dash and panel rattles. |
| Dec | 2012 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | After a rain, used the defogger. Soon after lost the radio. All other media played. Satellite, CD, Phone worked in that console. Then the radio started playing. But only the HD (AM and FM) stations. Then problem went away. Reported to dealer, no tests. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Sunroof leak. Water ran down A pillar behind the dash, and onto the floor. Sunroof seat was repaired, car dried out |
| Apr | 2013 | 16000 | 0 | Sunroof leak |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | Driver's side front door squeaked. Dealer readjusted the mounting of the door and solved problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 3700 | 0 | Left B-pillar creaked loudly whenever going over bumps or when torsion applied to frame. Solved by "Universal spray at some B-pillar points and lubed weather seals in contact with door and body." Common TDI low speed lurching problem. At low speeds when the engine is cold the car lurches between 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer said they could not reproduce. I was able to reproduce it the next morning. WIll have to leave it overnight w/ them |
| Apr | 2013 | 6000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | DSG equipped car stalled then ran rough after re-starting. |
| Jun | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Check Engine Light during roadtrip. Brought to dealership after return home, no current problems found. Code was EGR related. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Transmission is surging at slow speeds (approx 20MPH) |
| Dec | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Intermittent jerking/lurching action caused by the transmissions when driving at slow speeds. VW repaired by reflashing the computer with an update. The update has resolved the issue. |
| Apr | 2013 | 8000 | 0 | When outside temp was 60 deg F. or higher, the low coolant light would come on after driving vehicle for 30 minutes, shutting it down for 20 minutes, and starting it up again. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 2300 | 0 | Sunglass compartment overhead kept popping open. Replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 12060 | 0 | the turn signal, and start up chimes changed tone, and the resulting fix is a new instrument cluster, which is on order, and to be installed. no big deal, VW was great about it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | Shifter cable became disconnected from transmission rendering car undriveable - stuck in Reverse. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Something was wrong with the window track or window motor on the rear driver's side window. The deal never fully explained what was wrong. |
| Apr | 2013 | 3000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 2480 | 0 | EVAP problem, engine light came on. Dealer replaced some component at the gas tank. |
| Dec | 2012 | 4340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | Cold engine start - EPC light would flash, check engine light would come on, power loss occasionally. After engine warmed up issue would dissipate. Would occasionally notice same problem after sharp turn. Replaced cam sensor and some related cracked pins. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 0 | I took the car in for a slight vibration when the car reaches about 45 mph and above | |
| Aug | 2012 | 4000 | 100 | Had the car in for an oil change and tire rotation and balance to try to see if the vibration would go away but it didn't. $100 was for oil change and tire rotation and balance which I thought the price was fair since it was the dealer |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | EPC light on, reset computer |
| Jan | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | EPC light, many parts replaced. ECM, CCC connectors and housing. Light came back on eight days later. |
| Mar | 2012 | 7000 | 0 | EPC light. Final fix was the replacement on the steering column wire harness. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 2700 | 0 | Water leaking into left side passenger window. |
| Jun | 2012 | 4000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Dealer fixed a rattle near the glovebox. Replaced vent assembly and added foam to side panel per a TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Wind noise on both driver and passenger door. Driver door was also rattling, making a thudding noise when going over rough roads. |
| Dec | 2012 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 2760 | 0 | Glove Box Squeaks when opening, |
| Mar | 2013 | 10540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Software update / recall /golf tdi 6M. Found during the 2K mile dealer check to make sure the engine is breaking in OK. Not sure of exact recall details. Wasn't a problem, but now it's not quite as easy to stall. Bonus! |
| Jul | 2012 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | Rear window windshield wiper arm broke off the car while driving. Replaced under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Power window switch on the driver's side had been malfunctioning since the car was delivered. Dealer installed a new switch cluster under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Issue was with window switch on driver's side that controls passenger window. Amount of pressure needed to perform the "one-touch" open/close feature wasn't right. |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 21700 | 0 | Low tone of horn stopped working. Chrome-look trim piece on air conditioning vent fell off |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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