2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | 11 Golf / GTIs, 9.4 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 88000 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 Golf / GTIs, 9.4 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 88000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2005 | Volkswagen Golf diesel | 12 Golf diesels, 11.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 129700 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 Golf diesels, 11.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 129700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 143500 | 0 | New struts in the back |
| Nov | 2010 | 152000 | 111 | Replaced both taillight bulbs and fuse for L/R bulb |
| Sep | 2011 | 162000 | 452 | Removed and replaced front strut bearing, inspected rotors, inspected inoperable latch on rear hatch. |
| Jan | 2012 | 170000 | 1140 | replaced front rotors and pads fuel filtered clogged up, no power above 2000 rpm rear hatch lock cylinder corroded & frozen, could not open hatch. |
| Apr | 2012 | 173300 | 299 | Wheel bearing loose and noisy. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 186000 | 1190 | Changed timing belt at recommended interval |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Heater motor | |
| May | 2010 | 1794 | Fuel tank, fuel pump | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 73160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 83700 | 40 | Replace glow plug |
| Dec | 2010 | 87420 | 90 | replaced a glow plug |
| Mar | 2011 | 88660 | 800 | It was time to replace the timing belt, idler, tensioner, water pump and serpentine belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 100440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Electrical issue - driver vanity light out. Fixed under warranty. |
| Nov | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Transmission pan was leaking. Replaced under warranty. |
| Jul | 2009 | 52000 | 720 | Brake pads and rotors replaced, front and back. |
| Oct | 2009 | 55700 | 800 | replaced struts and strut mounts (wear and tear). Also had bracket welded which holds parts of exhaust system. |
| Feb | 2010 | 59000 | 0 | At low speeds and when stopped, the steering would make a slight clunking sound. Our mechanic wasn't completely certain about the reason for the problem but he said that the strut repair was a likely cause. The check engine light was going on intermittently. The guys at Autozone thought it was a sensor issue related to the catalytic coverter (which I know is sometimes over-diagnosed). My mechanic thought it could have been a loose or faulty gas-cap. |
2005 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 110000 | 128 | Corroded Cable from Battery to Starter |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | 0 | Timing belt change |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 102000 | 1200 | Timing Belt and water pump. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 94300 | 0 | Wheel bearing. Seems to be a common issue with VW GTIs at the very least. The cost to DIY hardware costs nearly matches the total cost of having a reputable shop do it for you. |
| Jun | 2012 | 97000 | 4 | HVAC Controls lighting was absent since I bought the car. Simple $1 light bulb that you can remove with an air tube piece typically used in fish tanks :-) Dealer wanted $60 to do this. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | 2860 | Timing belt went at 109,000 miles. Damage to valves, and lifters. Had to rebuild the head. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 95000 | 620 | Alternator over-charging. Replaced alternator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Ignition coil on cylinder 1 died. It was replaced under VW's recall, free of charge. They also took care of 2 other recalls while I was there: The Rear Brake Light switch, and a Sunroof Drain problem. In and out in 1 hour. |
| Dec | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Replaced right rear wheel bearing. The dust cap had a crease in it when installed from factory and funneled water into the wheel bearing. Result? Rusted and needed replacement. Same happened with the left rear at 20,000 miles. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Wheels/suspension make a noise when going over bunps. |
| Dec | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | the drivers window fell off its clamp. It had to be reglued. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 61000 | 1100 | Timing belt and water pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | 700 | replaced valve gasket cover and cam shaft tensioner |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 85000 | 286 | The wiring harness in the driver's door needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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