2008 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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 | 47 Rabbit 2.5s, 8.6 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 52400 miles 30 |
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| 2008 | Volkswagen GTI | 45 GTIs, 8.9 months of data per GTI, average 48800 miles 42 |
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| 2008 | Volkswagen R32 | 18 R32s, 9.1 months of data per R32, average 48500 miles Small sample size. Join or 18 R32s, 9.1 months of data per R32, average 48500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
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| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Brake Lights out |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Greece | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 22320 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 31000 | 1000 | A motor belt was loose |
| Sep | 2012 | 39680 | 500 | oil leak, TSB |
| Dec | 2012 | 44020 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
twincharged 140hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Israel | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 16120 | 0 | 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 | 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. |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | "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 |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 31620 | 0 | Driver side door would not lock with the key fob. |
| Sep | 2012 | 50840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 52700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 54560 | 0 | 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 Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 70000 | 0 | Tensioner was making noise, they replaced it and the timing belt at no charge. |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 40500 | 30 | 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 | 50700 | 0 | AC high pressure switch replaced and refrigerant added. AC was not blowing cold air, AC unit would not turn on. |
| Aug | 2012 | 53500 | 650 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 32300 | 0 | Bad rear left wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty. Replaced window motor: it ran backwards from all the other windows. |
| Apr | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Weak A/C performance / Center air vent rattles |
| Dec | 2011 | 35000 | 200 | Ignition coils packs and spark plugs were replaced for misfires Mechatronics transmission valve body unit replaced for jerky shifting |
| Feb | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Timing belt sqeaking noise replaced timing belt and tensioners |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 22320 | 0 | Electronic part of drivers door latch intermittent. I.e. door open indicator, headlight on warning indicator etc. |
| Jan | 2011 | 23540 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Drivers side rear door locking intermittent. |
| Nov | 2011 | 29760 | 740 | Dealer replaced the rear door latch Brake DISCS worn beyond thickness limits ( pads ok but replaced anyway) f/r calipers serviced |
| Jul | 2012 | 34500 | 70 | rear wiper arm broken. probably caused by stress of winters and snow + car washes. Rear washer also damaged but still useable |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Loose subframe |
| Sep | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | Headlight error light intermittent on console. Bulb replaced at no cost. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Leak in high pressure switch allowed loss of refrigerant from A/C. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 59 | Door handle trim came loose again. Trim on door handle was not correctly seated at factory, coming loose. Reglued it. Surging problem at low speed. DSG tranny will clunk when coming to a stop. Told that this is normal. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Transmision mount failure. Bolt actually broke off. Replaced mount and main transmission support bolt with new ones. |
| Oct | 2010 | 35700 | 0 | 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 | 41000 | 0 | Replaced DSG mechatronic unit. Still have a clunk when downshift from 2 to 1, but VW says this is normal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 59000 | 50 | Brakes squeaked |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 57000 | 0 | Small oil leak at crankcase breather. Valve was replaced and it fixed problem. |
| Apr | 2011 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | engine fan repaired under warranty |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Steering wheel buttons replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | PCV valve was replaced. Unsuccessful repair. |
| Dec | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 7440 | 0 | 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 Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Intermittent long crank when starting. Fault codes found for ignition switch, which was replaced under warranty. |
| Jul | 2012 | 21000 | 400 | Cylinder misfires due to two failing ignition coils when accelerating quickly. Replaced all ignition coils. |
| Jan | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 58000 | 360 | Cylinder 3 coil pack failure caused vehicle to go into limp mode. Undrivable |
| Nov | 2012 | 59000 | 60 | Turbocharger hi-pressure hose to intercooler o-ring failure |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | Replaced sunglass holder. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Bad fuel pressure sensor. VW replaced unit. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Greece | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 21700 | 0 | 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 Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Replacement of faulty O2 sensor | |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Securing of fuel line causing rattle | |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Rattle from rear door trim | |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Rattle from front door trim | |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Replacement of faulty fuel pump | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 52700 | 0 | Upper strut bearing failure on Drivers (left ) side. Dealer also replaced right side too. And replaced wheel bearings and left side half shaft |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 89700 | 55 | Support strut under shifter was bent and rubbing on exhaust pipe. Repaired by straightening. |
| Dec | 2012 | 97000 | 756 | Rear brake pads and rotors were worn so fully replaced. Battery was producing error reports so replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 39000 | 200 | brake pads replaced x4 |
| Oct | 2011 | 48700 | 300 | malfunctioning wheel bearing passenger side rear wheel warranty replacement of rear brake pads due to premature corrosion |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 23560 | 0 | engine light on, reset no fault found |
| Mar | 2011 | 24800 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 31000 | 175 | Rear brake pads needed replacing, but VW dealer did not have them in stock. Dealer did not have pads for a two-ear-old car. Hard to believe. VW dealer did not have pads in stock on previous trip. Returned three days later when parts arrived and they replaced the rear brake pads. |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Rear doors do not unlock with remote consistently. Dealer could not duplicate. |
| Jun | 2012 | 49000 | 0 | Replaced AC compressor under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Replaced Evaporator Purge Valve under warranty | |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Replace LDP Pump under warranty Replace Rubber Door Seal under warranty | |
| Aug | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Reattach loose rear door handle cable/rod under warranty. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Foul smell when turning on air conditioner. It was fixed under warranty. No charge for fixing it. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 40920 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 40920 | 0 | Left rear wheel bearing repaired under warranty |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 42000 | 45 | Back brakes worn awfully bad for such low miles. Front ones were good. Usually front wears before back. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 48980 | 0 | Only unrepaired item...small stress crack in windshield. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | windshield wiper washers didn't work |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 620 | 0 | Louvers on dash hvac vent non operable. |
| Mar | 2013 | 12400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | oil consumption test. determined that oil consumption was within spec. car needs 2 quarts every 1200 miles. |
| Mar | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Aug | 2011 | 1800 | Both cooling fans replaced. Transmission valve body harness replaced. | |
| Sep | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Valve body harness broken, $800 (VW America picked up the tab) |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Transmission valve body and valve body harness broken and replaced. $2000 (VW America covered with extended warranty on valve body. | |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 138000 | 670 | pcv valve, and timing belt now in shop again,transmission |
| Jul | 2011 | 140000 | 2055 | replaced tranmission with a used one; rebuilding transmission would have been between $3500.00 and $5200.00 |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 8060 | 0 | There was water leaking into the cabin. They replaced the back windows seal. It should be fixed. |
| Feb | 2010 | 19840 | 0 | The driver side power lock switch was faulty. It only worked half the time. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | 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 | 54300 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | HVAC system non-functional on day three of ownership. Repaired under warranty | |
| Feb | 2009 | 11440 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Valve on fuel pressure purge system needed to be replaced after CEL and gas cap light came on. |
| Feb | 2010 | 24180 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 26700 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Torn passenger side CV-boot. Unknown cause for tear. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 43000 | 381 | Dealer replaced left front CV joint |
| Dec | 2010 | 43000 | 784 | grinding sound coming from suspension. Dealer lubed and all joints. problem solved. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 25700 | 0 | Fuel line rattle, TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Passenger side (small) cooling fan seized. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 54000 | 0 | Window switch replaced on drivers side. Rattles not fixed. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Replaced fuel sensor. |
| Mar | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Oil leak around valve cover. Gasket replaced and defective PCV valve replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | Rear hatch struts would no longer hold the hatch open. The dealer replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Horn stopped working and blew fuses. Dealer found a short in the horn and ordered a new part to replace it. |
| Mar | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Ice buildup inside door caused damage to the bottom front corner of door when door was opened. |
| Dec | 2011 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | The wiper blade had a streak portion, so they replaced the entire arm. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Flaking paint on 1 wheel center cap. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 16120 | 0 | Engine cooling fans kicking in when engine is not even at operating temp. Fans replaced under warranty. |
| Oct | 2009 | 22320 | 0 | Sporadic fuel pressure |
| Sep | 2010 | 37200 | 0 | Failed ignition coil. Coil and burnt connector/wiring replaced under original warranty. |
| Feb | 2011 | 41520 | 0 | Broken driver's side lumbar support 'bird twitter' sound from engine when cold |
| Mar | 2011 | 43400 | 0 | Supposed to have repaired broken lumbar support, but still not working. Also did not re-install the seat correctly. Annoyed. |
| Apr | 2011 | 44640 | 0 | Water found in spare tire wheel well. Source traced to faulty seal in right tail light. |
| Jun | 2011 | 47120 | 0 | Fixed lumbar. Fixed leaking tail light seal. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Replaced PCV assembly |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | 180 | Engine would not respond to throttle & CEL was flashing; code unreadable at dealer, required reflash of ECU; this resolved problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | 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). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Check engine light - Low-pressure fuel sensor replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Sway bar linkages replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | 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 Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Light bulb in right mirror blinker (LED inside sideview mirror) went out. |
| Mar | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | A terrible rattle at idle, diagnosed as TSB for fuel line rattle. |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Rear hatch was not aligned properly (not a problem or fixable) even though it clearly is off. Rattle, could not replicate. |
| Jul | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Only problem when sold was rattling speakers in doors when music playing. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | 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 Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Carpet pulling up. |
| Mar | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Jerky transmission, recall. |
| May | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | The loose carpet on the drivers side was attached again Aux audio jack was replaced |
| Jan | 2011 | 34700 | 45 | Headlamp out Moisture in rear tail light |
| May | 2011 | 37300 | 0 | A updated valve of some sort was installed car was making wierd noises |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | Megatronic Unit replacement. Transmission reprogramming. The Megatronic unit had to be pulled off the factory line in Wolfsburg, Germany. Fuel pump sensor replacement. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Software revision level check for engine management system and transmission control system. Reported as being latest levels. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | 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 Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | DSG hard shifting issues and surging at low speed. Dealer reflashed ECM and TCM. |
| Dec | 2012 | 72000 | 83 | The low-speed radiator fan (electric) seized up and needed to be replaced. The fan was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 37000 | 45 | Rear brake lightbulb replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | Fuel pump went out |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 35500 | 0 | Driver side rear differential output shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. Covered under powertrain warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 36300 | 0 | Driver side door sensor failed. This caused the car to think the door was always closed. Bearings in tensioner pulley were failing. Replaced pulley. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | 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. Rear license plate light fixture fell out of bumper...was improperly assembled and mounting plate was broken Dealer replaced entire fixture. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 24500 | 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 | 0 | Driver door latch malfunction--replaced under warranty |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | The tensioner pulley seized and broke the serpentine accessory belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 32300 | 0 | Replace noisy serpentine belt tensioner |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | 0 | Fuel smell in vehicle, installed fuel tank ventilation valve assembly kit per recall 209P |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Replace strut bearings |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Performed VW service bulletin to replace the Mechatronic unit, replaced fluid per proceedure, also replaced internal fluid filter. |
| Jun | 2012 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Had front grill replaced with holeless/plateless grill as per VW TSB. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Buzzing passenger door speaker. TSB exists, but dealer has never heard of it! |
| Nov | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Buzz in passenger door panel fixed. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 38300 | 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. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | There was a missing interior trim piece in the trunk. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | new door lock module was replaced, door locks functioning as intended now. repair took only 45 minutes. |
| Feb | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 |
| Dec | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Auto Leveling headlights are still shining too high. Dealership still unable to correct. |
| Jul | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | 436 | AC stopped working. Defective valve found, replaced and system recharged. |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Master seal (between transmission and motor) found to be leaking. |
| Jan | 2011 | 36300 | 0 | Low coolant light appeared when I picked up the car. No leak. |
| Jan | 2012 | 45300 | 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 | 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 | 47500 | 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). |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Popping noise from right strut bearing. Dealer replaced both strut bearings. Problem fixed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | Replaced springs and struts to correct 1/2 inch difference in height between right and left front wheels. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | DSG Transmission jerky and rough at low speeds; "rev hang" at high speeds when should be upshifting. |
| Jan | 2010 | 32300 | 0 | 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 | 33700 | 0 | Cruise Control repair parts installed and system tested for 5 full days while working with VWoA. Problem eventually rectified. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Gas gage stopped working. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | moisture in taillight |
| Oct | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 69000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Serpentine Belt snapped & shredded due to seized & broken tensioning pulley. 2 idler pulleys damaged from belt. Replaced all of them. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | 0 | noise from strut mounts, they were replaced |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | a/c pressure sensor leaking refrigerant. replaced switch, recharged system. |
| Jun | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | rear axle seals weeping. Replaced seals. small rattle in steering coloumn |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Check engine light came on |
| Dec | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Inserted foam in each door to prevent ice damage. Replaced seals in both doors |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 22360 | 0 | Engine Speed Sensor Replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 42780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 57000 | 25 | Interior door handle broke off, breaking window switches. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | 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 | 34000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 33000 | 400 | Frozen caliper, caliper replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 67300 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Front strut mounts replaced to correct low speed steering noise |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 71300 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 76260 | 900 | The rear window broke into pieces for no apparent reason as we were putting the bike rack on the trunk. |
2008 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
6-cylinder automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | 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. |
2007.5 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Air conditioning and ventilation, repair | |
| Oct | 2011 | 36880 | 0 | Engine: fuel, ignition, intake, and emissions systems; also accessory drives, repair |
| Mar | 2013 | 50220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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