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Volkswagen Golf repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (6%)

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Volkswagen Golf repair cost distribution

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Volkswagen Golf in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022 62 mi	Sun visor light would not turn off when car new. Sun visor replaced Connected to VW Car-Net at delivery. When arrived at home, it lost connection and has been unable to connect since. Repeated follow up with VW. They cannot explain why the car cannot connect to their back end servers. Waiting for VW Canada to resolve as dealer has reached end of what they can do.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in West Virginia, United States Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 3000 mi	Aimed headlights. They were aimed rediculously low from the factory!
Jun 2022 10000 mi	Shifter surround plate replaced

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021 11000 mi	Driver door latch was not working correctly

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
Mar 2021 400 mi US $1	Rear seat vent directional vane was not properly attached to directional stem. I attached it. Fuel line rattle at fuel line bracket near rear wheel area resulting in buzzing sound from passenger side A pillar in the cabin. Used piece of foam and velcro to secure the line to the bracket

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Sep 2020 - Oct 2021
May 2021 5080 mi	n80 valve replaced after check engine light on

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021 9300 mi	Passenger grab handle would not return to its recess, would just hang in the down position.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
May 2022 10000 mi £4000	Sunroof surround cracked both sides

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 75000 mi	Shark fin antenna was allowing water into the cargo area. I removed it and discovered that the mounting tabs had been bent by the previous owner, so it didn't seal fully. There's a gouge on the side of it that probably documents the impact that bent it. Turns out it's a dummy antenna since we don't have the navigation head unit! I straightened the tabs and reinstalled. Replaced an ignition coil that I broke while replacing the PCV valve.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 34100 mi	both front door speakers failed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
Sep 2021 14000 mi	Coolant leak repaired by removing throttle body for inspection and found coolant leak behind auxiliary bracket. Removed bracket and replaced auxiliary bracket seal, oil cooler seal. All covered under 6yr/72,000 mile warranty

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 15000 mi	Passenger side headlight replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2022 - Jan 2024
Oct 2022 32000 mi	New key purchased and programmed by dealership

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 25000 mi	Head unit slow to connect to Android auto and SD card slow to read files. Dealer reset system and claimed it was fixed. It wasn't.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2020 - May 2022
Sep 2020 17000 mi	Shifter boot chrome trim split to the point where it drew blood from grazing it. Replaced entire shifter boot.
Jun 2021 27000 mi	Transmission input shaft seal was leaking, seal had to be replaced Center armrest was rattling and was replaced
Jan 2022 37000 mi	VAQ differential developed a leak and had to be repaired or replaced. An engine mount failed and had to be replaced (apparently because the differential was leaking fluid all over it). Bluetooth microphone malfunctioning. Echoes and distortion for outgoing calls.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 25000 mi	Wiring harness in the left front door went bad. It controls windows, locks and warning chime that door is ajar. This was the second replacement of this part (under warranty) and it is currently doing this again (July 2022), so I have an appointment next week for a third shot at it. They tell me that it is a known issue with Gen 7.5 Golfs and Jettas.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 6000 mi	Driver side grab handle spring failed. Handle replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 7000 mi	Rattle/buzz under passenger compartment. Tech moved fuel line slightly. Issue not fixed. Service action 24FX for new PCM firmware

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2018 - Feb 2022
Jun 2018 5000 mi	[ABS] Problem has been occurring since 1800 miles. First visit was unsuccessful. Brought back in at 4000 with problem still present and repair again unsuccessful. Will be getting third party involved. same [ABS] problem. still not positive of issue.
Jul 2018 5000 mi	Sensor wiring

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Dec 2017 - Jul 2022
Oct 2019 30380 mi	Rear tailgate rubs against bumper cover. Wore paint off tailgate lower edge for about one inch, rusting; wore gouge into plastic bumper cover. Assessed for VW Warranty coverage. VW refused to pay, claims it should be an "adjustment" covered only for 1 year or 20,000 km
Aug 2020 40920 mi	Coupling between driveshaft and rear 4MOTION differential started to vibrate seriously around 90-100 km/h. Dealer investigated, coupling found to be in the process of disintegrating. Coupling replaced under warranty.
Jul 2022 60946 mi	Turbo waste gate actuator seized. EPC light came on, lost power, intermittently. Code for turbo failure on VCDS. Turbo replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 4650 mi	Dealer performed TSB for very common panoramic roof leak and replaced rubber seal around. Cleaned or replaced stained 'A' pillar and cleaned stained headliner.
Oct 2018 9300 mi	Infotainment screen had two thin lines of burnt pixels vertically across the whole screen.
Jan 2021 44020 mi	Rust bubble along the pano roof seal and paint lifting on rear passenger quarter junction with bumper. VW paying for repairs under warranty. Work to be done by approved independent paint shop. Pano roof doesn't open any more. Dealer replacing changing the tracks/guides. Dealer removing rear fixed wagon trunk side window to reseal it to prevent a water leak.
Jun 2021 47740 mi	Third water leak through panoramic sunroof due to clogged rear drain. Drain was de-clogged and stains were cleaned.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Jun 2017 - Apr 2020
Jan 2019 32000 mi £7	Keys stopped working

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Dec 2017 - May 2021
Jul 2020 21700 mi	Check engine light was coming on randomly. The dealer diagnosed it as a faulty oxygen sensor which was subsequently replaced.
Oct 2020 24616 mi	Car required boosting to start. Roadside service did a battery check and indicated the battery was dead. VW dealer checked the battery by charging and performing a GFF Low Voltage Faults. Dealer then performed a charging test which was ok, tested battery again and the battery failed test code 333J8V8U-UQWAUVDSA. Battery was replaced with new battery at no charge.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Dec 2018 19638 mi	Tried to fix internal buzz/rattle from housing in front of the rear view mirror on the windshield, but we couldn't reproduce the sound during the test drive.
Jun 2022 80000 mi US $100	The stereo/CD player unit in the glovebox was popping out on the left side. They fixed that. I don't know if they actually charged me for it, as the car had a lot of maintenance/wear work done, too. This was the recall for the trim around the DSG shifter developing a sharp edge. The trim was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Mar 2018 - May 2022
Dec 2021 39053 mi US $1059	transmission oil leaking

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
Aug 2018 150 mi	Vehicle rode rough with poor shock absorber function and would 'bottom' out during response to road imperfections. It was inspected and found to still have the shipping blocks used during transit attached to the springs. Secondly, dealer found the tire pressure was double recommended tire/vehicle settings. Was told the dealership had additional issues with several other newly prepped deliveries and terminated the individual(s) responsible.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021 213280 mi	Unable to open rear hatch, camera inop, fault found in wiring harness, replaced wiring harness and connectors, also found drain attached to rear emblem not connected, suggests factory missed on assemble

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States May 2018 - Jul 2021
Jan 2021 7100 mi	Window would not stay closed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
Feb 2020 23003 mi	Driver's headlamp had crack and moisture on inside. Replaced under warranty. Both front door latches would not latch closed reliably when outdoor temperature fell below freezing. Both latches replaced under warranty.
Jun 2020 24161 mi	Trim around sunroof cracked at front corners. Replaced under warranty.
Feb 2022 34393 mi	Both front door would not latch when outdoor temps below freezing. Once car warms, doors latch again correctly.
Jul 2022 36398 mi	Car reported "Check right rear brake light" message on center display. Problem occurs only after car wash. Once electrical component dries, error message disappears. Because this car has LED tail lights, the entire brake light assembly was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 16800 mi	A-pillar cover detaching, headliner sides detaching

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2021
Sep 2018 19000 mi	Front seal needed replacing.
May 2019 29500 mi	Replaced fuel injector for cylinder #3.
Jul 2020 48000 mi	Vacuum pump leaking oil. Replaced under warranty.
Jun 2021 60000 mi	AC freon was depleted but there seemed to be no damaged components. It was refilled under warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2018 - Jan 2022
Apr 2020 14500 mi	Electrical switch for moonroof not working correctly. It was repaired quickly not replaced. Same problem resurfaced this week. It disappeared on its own soon after

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2018 - May 2021
Sep 2019 15000 mi	Right rear speaker was blown. Dealer fixed under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2018 - Sep 2021
Sep 2018 7250 mi	Coolant was steadily dropping since purchasing vehicle on 3/24/2018. By the time I took it to service, the coolant level was right above the minimum line (was full from the factory). Dealership pressure tested cooling system and found no leaks, coolant topped off, and advised by dealership to continue to monitor coolant level.
Mar 2019 15000 mi	Engine coolant dropping slowly after a couple months again. Dealership pressure tested and found no leaks. Coolant topped off.
Jul 2019 19602 mi	Blind spot monitor system was still functional on driver side, but the actual indicator light burnt out in the mirror. Driver side mirror glass replaced under warranty.
Nov 2020 35037 mi	Been slowly looking coolant since buying the car back in 2018, finally the dealership found a small leak. Thermostat housing was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
Jul 2021 50000 mi	Stereo screen replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Dec 2019 - Jan 2022
Apr 2019 60000 mi	Right headlight shorted out due to water leaking into headlight; entire headlight replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2020 8000 mi	In very cold weather (-4F and lower) air bag, traction control dash warning lights come on. This sometimes goes away when car is stopped and restarted. VW garage could not locate any error codes or reproduce (in warm conditions) so nothing was done to fix this problem.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
Jun 2020 21000 mi US $950	Had an on-going issue with a slight vibration at high speed. Dealer could not get the tire properly balanced and refused to fix. I replaced the tires with Michelin Pilot Sport and fixed all the issues.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Dec 2019 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 17000 mi US $85	Check engine light. No clear diagnosis, possible misfire. Reset sensor, told to bring back if recurs.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
Mar 2021 11000 mi	Alignment

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2022
Sep 2019 25000 mi	Creaking noise in sunroof

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2018 - Dec 2020
Jan 2020 14880 mi	EV Battery issue. 120+ days at the dealership. Battery had to be open to replace cells.
Feb 2020 15500 mi	Infotainment screen had 3 red lines going vertically across the screen.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Queretaro, Mexico Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 4960 mi	Sunroof rattles. Dealer lubricated the sunroof. Problem persists and now they state that it's a normal sound. Going to try to solve it myself. A/C does not blow cold enough. They asked permission to disassemble the dash and I refused because of past experience with bad reassembly and rattles created by it.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 11500 mi	air blend door was not moving properly and making a loud popping noise for 5 seconds each time car was started.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2020 - Sep 2023
Sep 2022 36000 mi US $1443	Replaced A/C shutoff valve.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 1000 mi	screw in tire caused slow leak. Warning from tire pressure monitor idenitified which wheel and prevented failure on high speed interstate annoying creaking noise coming from sunroof area with sunroof closed only when driving on bumpy, cracked, uneven pavement and hot, sunny weather. Noise stopped when sunroof opened to the vent position. Dealer mechanics identified area, and corrected mounting position that was faulty from factory assembly.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 10000 mi	The carpet has come off the rear set pass through so the pass through was replaced
Sep 2017 14000 mi	The solenoid valve for the AC was sticking and was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2016 - May 2021
Feb 2017 2000 mi	Flash for infotainment reboot issue

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in West Virginia, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 1208 mi	Software update. Corrected radio problem. Radio volume was cutting out after only 4-5 minutes.
Apr 2018 2753 mi US $25	Replaced undersized doughnut spare wheel with full sized wheel and tire. Purchased wheel on EBay and tire locally. Wheel well accommodated full size with room to spare. Doughnut spares are a nuisance, especially since I purchased the most expensive version of this VW Sportwagen (SEL). Discovered scissors jack defective when attempting to change flat tire and replace with "doughnut" undersized spare. The screw on the jack was bent. I had to borrow a friends to install the spare donut wheel. Ordered new jack from Amazon.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 7000 mi	Constant rebooting of infotainment system and KESSY errors. Software upgraded.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 54000 mi US $1900	Turbo wastegate valve failed and turbo was replaced. Water pump and thermostat failed. System was replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 9000 mi	Adaptive Cruise Control stopped working. When I took the car in for the scheduled oil change and mentioned the problem, I was told there was a recall for the ACC. The repair was scheduled and done over 2 days. Once fixed, the ACC has been working flawlessly. I love it!

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 14000 mi	Smell of raw gas and/or oil vapor upon warm re-start after sitting in cold weather for 30 plus minutes.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2022
Dec 2021 45000 mi	engine coolant bypass valve and water pump was replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2019 21700 mi	Stuck front right caliper. Replaced under warranty.
Nov 2019 26660 mi	Parking brake handle does not catch. Parking brake caliper replaced under warranty. Paint on tailgate bubbling due to rust. Dealer submitted claim to VW under 12-year rust warranty. No repair, awaiting VW authorization for repair.
Jun 2020 29140 mi	Bubbling paint due to rust on tailgate. Rust repaired and repainted.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022 60000 mi US $300	Navigation and Radio system would turn off every 5 minutes and reboot.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 1860 mi	Remote entry did not work. Both keys had the same problem,. Electronic module replaced. No cost

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 5000 mi US $350	Two bent wheels from potholes... Ultra low profile facroy tires do not help. (235/35r19)
Oct 2017 5767 mi	Manual Transmission Clutch occasionally slips under full throttle acceleration at highway speeds. Inconsistent, difficult to reliably reproduce. Under application of throttle, revs will rapidly rise without accompanying increase in vehicle speed, revs will then settle back to a normal rate of increase in keeping with the car's acceleration. Vehicle is unmodified. Tech test drove vehicle with me, unable to replicate. Advised to return when problem becomes more pronounced.
Mar 2018 13000 mi US $2000	Factory Clutch would sometimes slip under acceleration. Opted to replace with aftermarket unit with higher clamping force. Also had APR Stage 1 tune installed.
May 2018 14000 mi US $360	Straightened 3 bent factory rims due to pothole impacts. Rims seem especially susceptible to damage, likely as a result of being fitted with ultra low profile tires.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2017 - Sep 2022
Jun 2017 505 mi	driving vehicle and errors appeared on Dash. Auto headlights fault and windshield wiper fault. Auto headlights defaulted to ON even though it was daylight. Wipers would not work regardless of what I selected on the stalk. This first happened on Saturday June 3rd. After half an hour everything was fine. Sunday june 4th it occurred again. Brought to dealership on Wednesday June 7th. Was there for just over an hour and was told that no faults were found. Only fault they encountered was an old one for low battery and was due to the vehicle having been on the showroom for so long. was told that may have been the cause. Drove home with no issues. upon starting the vehicle in the afternoon the errors came up again. Drove directly to the dealership and left the car running and told service writers. the confirmed the errors were appearing. Took car into shop for almost two hours before putting me in a loaner saying they were going to need more time to diagnose. Vehicle displayed faults on the MFD screen. Auto headlight fault and wiper fault. Wipers were inoperable. Lights in AUTO mode would automatically turn on regardless of what time of day/brightness/sunshine. Problem was resolved. Connector Pin 3 in Light sensor was faulty. Replaced.
Jul 2017 1990 mi	Radio shut off while driving. Restart did not work. Screen black and no audio. Nav system disabled including compass in the Dashboard as well. Service replaced Module 5F and also updated radio software to version 753. Version 753 also has a known defect. Version 755 is the latest and greatest and supposedly fixes this issue. Problem has not returned as of yet so I haven't gone back to get the software updated. CEL came on during drive to dealership (what timing!) Dealership diagnosed it as an engine misfire and supposedly updated engine software. This seems to be a common issue with 2017 Golf R's. CEL has not come back since. Was told to let car warm up for 30 seconds before driving off.
Jan 2022 44000 mi	Front and rear brake pads and rotors. Passenger side rear caliper failed (was causing brake pad to not release causing accelerated brake pad wear). Caliper replaced
Aug 2022 50000 mi US $2745	car would not start, wouodl not jump start either. had to be towed to dealer. Battery replaced had a check engine light. Dealership diagnosed as carbon buildup. did an intake cleaning.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2016 - Aug 2022
Dec 2016 3000 mi	rattle near rear compartment warning lights came on regarding airbag function, only a few weeks after delivery--turns out an electrical connector under the driver seat had simply come loose.
Jul 2021 53000 mi	air pressure sensor

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
Sep 2016 1000 mi	Entire head unit kept on resetting.
Dec 2017 9000 mi	Trim around gear lever is peeling off.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018 17000 mi	The ESC system malfunctioned causing both wheels on the right side to brake while driving. ESC icon on the dashboard flashed repeatedly and lost throttle control as the car crawled to a stop. Dealer indicated that no error codes were recorded but that the brake rotors on the right side had both turned blue from the excessive heat generated. Dealer hung on to the car for 4 days but was unable to reproduce the problem. SCARY!
Sep 2018 23000 mi	Replaced rain sensor as part of windshield replacement. Tech spend 5 days trying to figure out how to calibrate the sensor and ended up charging the insurance $986.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
May 2017 620 mi	Driver side door control module faulty. No buttons on the driver side door worked: power windows, power mirrors, door locks etc. Dealership replaced control module under warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Oct 2017 7000 mi	Evap system leak

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 6000 mi	rear latch would not return to the down position after opening for the back-up camera. Latch assembly inc. camera replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 3000 mi	Navigation system stopped working—software updated.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Mar 2018 16000 mi	Stuck fuel filler door. Lubrication applied.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2017 - May 2019
Dec 2017 1000 mi	Clutch squeaks when engaged

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Aug 2019
Sep 2017 7000 mi	Latch system for rear hatch failed and needed to be replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022
Aug 2017 10000 mi	On a very rainy day drove through large puddles and cars splashed lots of water on me as they passed. Water entered the right front headlight unit and corroded the unit, daytime running lights failed but nighttime headlights still worked. Dealer replaced unit under warranty.
Dec 2017 19000 mi	Passenger side daytime running light failed. This is the same headlight unit that was replaced 4 months earlier due to water getting into the unit during a heavy thunderstorm and deep street water. DRL replaced under warranty.
Mar 2022 90000 mi US $110	Needed firmware update to infotainment.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022 20000 mi US $50	Air recirculator door actuator replaced with extended warranty.
Jun 2022 22000 mi US $760	Front pads and rotors replaced with OEM parts

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2022
Jun 2022 48946 mi US $206	Coolant line to Turbo leaking antifreeze.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022 72000 mi US $380	Radiator Leaked. Purchased radiator from VW and perfromed repair

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2017 - Oct 2023
Jul 2017 500 mi	rattle from soundaktor in sport mode. Dealer said would disable soundaktor.
Oct 2021 45000 mi US $2200	clutch worn out. Replace clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing. Kept stock DMF flywheel
Sep 2022 57000 mi	During two different open track events, EPC warning light came on, and limited the boost and the revs to 4000rpm
Dec 2022 60000 mi US $3100	Third clutch on the car. replaced DM flywheel, throw out bearing, pressure plate and rear main seal (preventative)
Aug 2023 66000 mi US $2000	Some noise in the front end so replaced all four struts

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 21000 mi	Have manual transmission. EPC Light came on and car would fully restrict boost and limit revs to 4000, so it would feel as if in limp mode. Took to dealer under warranty. Dealer concluded it's a bad oil pressure sensor and replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 14000 mi	Hose replacement

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 5000 mi	Clutch pedal assembly was replaced due to a squeaking sound. Functioned normally but after filling out an online survey from VW noting the noise, I was contacted by an engineer who met me at a nearby dealer along with a rep from the vendor who made the assembly and they determined that a new assembly should be installed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017 1000 mi	Check engine light. O2 sensor failed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Apr 2017 - Feb 2020
Oct 2018 17689 mi	Slipping clutch. Release bearing was sporadically applying pressure to the pressure plate and causing the clutch plate to slip. Clutch disc became glazed. New clutch kit and release bearing installed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alaska, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2021
Jun 2018 10000 mi	Paint on rear bumper peeling behind wheel wheels. Paint on front bumper brittle and cracked.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Oct 2016 - Feb 2022
Apr 2018 18000 mi	Manual transmission catches when going into gear (2nd, 3rd and 4th gear) Also experiencing drive line slop (slack or play) when on and off throttle. Especially at highway speeds when lightly getting on an off throttle. This was during the same visit, but as with the other problem, the service tech could not duplicate the problem. Water leak into drivers side rear floorboard Steering column lock quit working. Automatic steering wheel lock on push button start vehicle. This problem resolved itself and began working properly again. Key not detected (keyless entry and start). Batteries in key fob had been replaced twice, but problem persisted. The problem is intermittent.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States May 2017 - Oct 2021
Apr 2018 6000 mi	Factory satellite radio goes in and out saying 'No antenna' on the screen. Sometimes it's out for hours, other times days. Dealer investigated but didn't come to any answers. Still researching.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021 40000 mi US $50	Rear window made strange noise when lowered, dealership repaired under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 35000 mi US $60	Clean out sunroof drain tubes. I'm unclear on whether to call this maintenance or repair; it kind of goes with the territory if the car has a sunroof, but there also was a minor leak in the cabin as a result.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2019 26000 mi	Heater had slow/intermittent operation. Heater valve replaced. Sunroof stopped operating. Dealer fixed via software/reprogramming, no parts replaced.
Jun 2020 28500 mi	Infamous water pump weep/leak. Dealer had to keep it for several days because they had the pump but no gasket.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2024
Mar 2017 5800 mi	The sunroof was making a creaking/clicking noise when closed. It was especially bad at slower speeds and rougher pavement. In the shop it was narrowed down to the sunroof motor cover that was loose and making contact with the car. The cover was replaced and the noise is gone.
May 2017 9000 mi	Sunroof noise/rattle came back after previous fix. Dealer had VW engineers come in and review the problem. took 3 days and 8 hours of VW engineer time to find a place on the sunroof frame that was not properly attached. The rattle has now been gone for almost a month.
Dec 2017 19000 mi	The high pressure AC line was leaking and was replaced.
Jan 2019 38727 mi	The thermostat housing was leaking. Dealer replaced it under warranty.
Jan 2020 58000 mi	The water pump was leaking and was replaced under warranty
Jul 2021 80000 mi US $250	Front sway bar end links were replaced
Jun 2024 136236 mi US $428	The front sway bar end links were replaced replace the rear rotors and pads

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2019 37000 mi	During 40,000 mile service, tech discovered leaking windshield washer pump. Although outside warranty, Gorman-McCracken VW repaired defect free of charge and gave me a free loaner car for two days.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 200 mi	Coolant smell
Mar 2018 3000 mi	Sunroof rattled itself loose.
Apr 2018 5000 mi	Adaptive headlights failed. Replaced assembly. Failed again.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017 11000 mi	This is a very small repair but I thought that VW owners would be interested - our key battery died at 8 months of ownership. It was replaced under warranty no problem - it just seemed odd that the key battery died so quickly. The dealer indicated this was a common problem, so VW may have just got a bunch of old batteries in their key fobs.
Oct 2021 65000 mi US $250	Battery failed at 4 years. Replaced with new battery.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
Oct 2017 9108 mi US $3	Kay fob battery replaced based on computer notification.
May 2018 12484 mi	I adjusted the sun roof rear height to prevent it from rubbing (and producing a squeak) on an plastic shield that is below the sun roof. The sun roof was adjusted by loosening two torx screws at the rear of the sun roof when open. The driver's side was higher than the passenger side and increasing the height of the passenger side provided enough clearance that no rubbing occurs now.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 49000 mi US $700	Turbo failed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 10236 mi	I was getting a crazy rattle by my head. Turns out a seat belt bolt was loose. No more rattling.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Sep 2017 - Jul 2022
Nov 2017 1100 mi	Clutch pedal squeaked when depressed. Dealer eliminated possible causes, first by replacing the return spring followed by the over center spring. Finally dealer replaced clutch pedal assembly. All parts replaced under warranty. Right driver's side window squeaked when window fully pushed up to the top. Dealer cleaned and lubricated top of window, problem resolved
Jun 2020 25000 mi	Interior sunroof cover slowly pulled back to a max of 2” after driving. Dealer repaired, this being the final repair. Fix worked for a time, but has since reverted.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2018 - May 2018
Mar 2018 6500 mi US $25	Two holes in tire
Apr 2018 7500 mi US $25	Another tire needed to be plugged. The all-seasons the car comes with are terrible.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
Sep 2017 5000 mi	sunroof squeeking. Dealer applied fix

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
May 2017 2500 mi	Reinstalled driver side windshield wiper arm to correct misalignment

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021 67500 mi US $1900	Clutch Replacement

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017	Car was delivered with faulty Bluetooth central unit - dealer will replace whole unit under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2016 - Apr 2019
Aug 2017 9000 mi	Air vents were very smelly. There was a TSB for this; the dealer cleaned the system for free. The smell is lessened but not gone.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Dakota, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2022
Jul 2021 24000 mi	Oil leak
Oct 2021 26000 mi	Thermostat housing, slow coolant leak

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 1000 mi	Rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitoring systems were inoperable at delivery. Dealer did not spot the issue prior to delivery. Dealer found crimped wires and repaired. System works now.
Jan 2017 1200 mi	EPC warning light on highway. Engine cut out immediately. Towed to dealership and diagnosed as faulty fuel injector on cylinder 4. Replaced injector. Dealer removed intake manifold to replace fuel injector from previous trip. Dealer's shop failed to properly reinstall coolant line hose to overflow. Coolant shot all over engine and disabled car. Towed back to dealer for repairs.
Nov 2017 8000 mi US $10	Key battery died after less than one year and under 8000 miles. Easy to fix myself but replacement was much earlier than I would have expected. Probably because of the keyless entry system.
Jan 2019 14000 mi US $6	Replaced key battery again. Lasts for about one year.
Dec 2019 22000 mi	Oil leak from oil filter housing Water pump housing replaced due to oil leak casing damage Rear coil springs replaced due to recall
Sep 2020 27000 mi US $150	Battery dead in less than 4 years of ownership from new.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
Apr 2017 2000 mi	Difficulty opening fuel filler door. They replaced the release activator which helped a little but it still doesn't open easily nor consistently. As a result they have ordered an entire fuel door assembly. Hopefully that will resolve the problem.
Jan 2018 8100 mi	Blind spot warning indicators on exterior mirrors stopped working. Was easily resolved with a software flash. Apparently if something blocks the blind spot sensors in the bumper area for a prolong period of time the system shuts down. In my case, the cause was apparently heavy snow. The good news it that it was a minor problem that was easily fixed. Not so good news was that it was a nuisance to have to take time to go the dealer. I have not idea how common this is with VW/Audi product or other vehicles. But given how common snow is in many parts of the world, this shouldn't happen or there should be an easy DIY reset for the BS monitors.
Mar 2019 14100 mi	Battery died as I left it on too long while cleaning it. Jump started it and BU cam, radio, and a few other electrical items didn't work. Took to dealer, they set it back to original settings and that did the trick

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2019
Aug 2017 3000 mi	rear traffic alert sensors not working
Sep 2017 3500 mi	rear traffic sensors not working
Oct 2017 4000 mi	rear traffic alert sensors replaced
Nov 2017 7000 mi	Rear traffic alert system

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021 92000 mi US $330	Sunroof drain clogged, causing water leak into roof liner. Dealership unclogged drains.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2018 - Mar 2023
Jun 2022 43650 mi	Driver front window button was loose & one-touch control was not functioning. Dealer inspected & ordered new master switch. Squeak in driver seat. Dealer confirmed squeak but could not find any TSB, recommended further inspection.
Jul 2022 43666 mi US $50	Driver front window button was loose & one-touch control wasn't functioning. Dealer replaced the master switch & master switch trim. Squeak in driver seat. Dealer inspected & ordered new driver bottom seat frame.
Aug 2022 43774 mi	Squeak in driver seat. Dealer replaced driver bottom seat frame.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018 15000 mi	Window regulator needed replacement, under warranty.
Jul 2022 60000 mi US $650	Walnut shell blasting of intake tract to remove carbon buildup.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022 40300 mi C $800	One of the connectors attached to the wiring harness near the front of the engine, a wire came out of the connector putting the transmission in limp mode, as a result the entire wiring harness had to be replaced at a cost of $800

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021 88000 mi US $170	Replaced alternator
Dec 2021 90000 mi US $100	O2 Sensor. CEL still on.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2017 - Feb 2022
Jul 2021 23000 mi	AC makes a clicking / knocking noise. Motor replacement suggested.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2022 112000 mi US $55	replace passenger low beam headlamp
Jun 2022 116000 mi US $18	replace drivers low beam headlamp

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Apr 2018 11160 mi	Rear right seat latch has a pop-up unlatched indicator that would not retract. Dealership replaced the latch cover and now it works fine.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 35000 mi US $600	Replaced leaking coolant reservoir.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017 4000 mi	Adaptive Cruise Control had error. Dealer re calibrated and now functional.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Dec 2016 - Jan 2020
May 2017 3100 mi	position light bulb. took 15-20 minutes. defective bulb.
Oct 2017 5704 mi	door and sunroof noise. Dealer says weather stripping not warranty, car is not a year old.
Dec 2017 6944 mi	rear hatch support no longuer able to raise the backdoor

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017
Oct 2016 9200 mi	Roof leaks during heavy rain. Dealer said issue was due to disconnected drain tubes. Problem not fixed.
Nov 2016 10300 mi	Sunroof leak fix attempted again by dealer. Headliner and A-pillars replaced. Problem appears to be resolved.
Feb 2017 15000 mi	Roof leaking again. Dealer determined water was coming in where the windshield meets the roof, not at the sunroof. New windshield, headliner, and A-pillar installed.
Mar 2017 16000 mi	4th water leak. Drivers side visor and A-pillar, plus hatch full of water and rear of headliner wet. VWoA replacing car with a new model.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 10000 mi	Oil leak. Warranty repair ($600). Replaced 2 part oil pan & sensors.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - May 2019
Nov 2015	Paint was peeling on bumper where it meet body. Dealer repainted, gave me aloaner.
Jun 2017 12000 mi	Bumper paint was peeling again where rear bumper meets body. I was told shop had seen this before. Probably too close a fit and bumper rubs over bumps. Compressor was defective. Temperature at vents would vary widely due to sticky valve.
Dec 2017 15000 mi	Switch in tranny was giving error message. Tranny was pulled and switch replaced under warranty. It would have run $900

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2021
May 2016 2200 mi	Wind noise present since day 1, door seal was replaced and still an issue. 4th time in shop now for repair. CarNet suite works intermittently; hoping this issue is resolved with a refresh or replacement. Frustrating.
Jun 2016 4000 mi	Trim was misaligned. Appears quieter now. Still observing and can reopen the case if needed. Car Net suite works reliably now that I've gone back to iOS, Car Net did not play nice with Android.
Jul 2017 26000 mi	EPD light on, car was driving rough. Diagnosed as a computer refresh needed for the main engine.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 1000 mi	Car-Net module was not functional, from new.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
Jun 2017 19000 mi	Android Auto stopped working. Dealer wanted me to drop off my car and my phone (honestly...) for a day so they could diagnose. Did a full system reset and started over myself. This is the second time I have had to do this. I don't know what is causing the issue, but the dealer has no interest in looking at it.
Sep 2017 23000 mi	Low coolant light activated. Confirmed coolant was low. Dealer said they pressure tested the system and could not find a leak. No action taken. I asked where the coolant could be going with no answer. Dealer returned reservoir with coolant over fill line. Subsequent oil analysis shows no coolant in the oil. Coolant level still dropping.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 22800 mi	Water Pump was leaking, Water Pump replaced under warranty
Jun 2018 28000 mi	Right front low beam headlight was occasionally not operating properly

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 30000 mi	EPC light turbo pressure sensor

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 24000 mi	Reset connection between gear select and transmission to clear a dash indicator.
May 2022 80000 mi	The trim around the gear select lever had a sharp edge. This part was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015	Sunroof did not close properly. Dealer changed adaptation settings and corrected the issue.
Dec 2015 5000 mi	Fuel gauge extremely inaccurate, under estimates tank capacity. No fix available.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Sep 2023
Aug 2016 4000 mi	A/C weak on very hots days. Dealer found TSB for N280 valve. Replaced valve and recharged system. All OK.
Nov 2016 6100 mi	Early on, noticed a slow steady drop in coolant level and a coolant smell after shut down. Dealer inspected engine for leaks and found none. Coolant tank requires 8 ounces of coolant every 6 months. Read on True Delta of leaks from thermostat and/or water pump. Returning vehicle to have those items inspected.
Oct 2018 27776 mi	Small rattle traced to loose wring harness under front passenger seat. Trim on driver's door grab handle replaced due to bubbling. Soft touch covering on driver door grab handle bubbling. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Jun 2020 47291 mi US $479	Lift gate would not latch. Dealer replaced latch.
Mar 2022 57000 mi US $500	Noticed water in the back after washing, dealer said to pour water in sunroof and look for it to drain behind rear wheels. Right side was plugged. Dealer performed drain cleaning - this entailed removing the headliner and trim. Repair successful.
Jun 2022 60000 mi US $105	Heard and felt thumping when wheels hits sharp bumps. Did not happen when brakes were applied. Had dealer check brake pads/hardware and struts for loose or worn parts. Nothing found.
Mar 2023 66000 mi US $1600	Wet headliner after rain. TSB for kinked sunroof drain. Dealer removed headliner and replaced kinked drain tube ($20 part). Bulk of cost was labor. Headliner slightly stained. Replacing would have been $3700.
Jul 2023 68000 mi US $1300	In for routine oil change and found upper timing cover leaking oil onto serpentine belt. Also needed an alignment. Repaired oil leak and replaced belt.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2021
Apr 2016 5800 mi	Airbag light on; Rowe VW pulled code PB100B1B; replaced overlay harness
Jul 2016 10700 mi	Replaced infotainment control unit, 5F module

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2020
Oct 2017 17000 mi	Transmission box caused the sensor to read that there was a transmission problem, that was a false read

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 1500 mi	replace headlight system cracked at delivery. discovered by washing the car before taking delivery, something my grandfather, a Buick dealer, taught me to do.
Sep 2016 8000 mi	engine light on intermittenly.Code p202500, indicating leaking evaporative emission sensor. replaced fuel tank leak detection control module Car occassionally downshifts too early, resulting in a loud clunk.
Nov 2016 9400 mi	check engine light kept coming on randomly. after many hours checking systems it was found to be caused by a faulty t17 connector at pin 9 and 11 on the engine control module. Essentially a loose wire. retightened pin 11. rattles from back. appears to be license plate assembly. extra bolts added.
Apr 2017 12000 mi	rattle from rear continues. Finally located noise in tool kit with two tools rapping against each other.
Mar 2018 28000 mi	rattles continue to get worse and now strange squeaks that appear to be shocks or shock mounts have become present. New buzzing noise from passenger side. Dealer says when a service rep drives it he can't find any rattles.
Sep 2018 34000 mi	Thermostat housing replaced. Water pump replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Mar 2016 1000 mi	Car was delivered with Blind Spot Warning not functioning. Dealer replaced module J1087

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
Mar 2017 21000 mi	Suction pump replacement per TSB. No issues observed prior to repair.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Oct 2023
Jul 2020 65100 mi C $60	LR parking brake seized on intermittently. Investigation showed that the aluminum guide tube for the actuation cable had corroded at the point it entered the body underneath the rear seat. This was due to improper installation of the rubber grommet in the body. Area of LR floor was wet from water intrusion. Replaced guide tube and both cables. Unfortunately PB not covered by extended warranty. Repair required removal of entire center console. Poor design makes an easy repair into a very long process.
Jan 2021 78120 mi C $102	Replaced RR wheel bearing. Unnecessary. Noise turned out to be a loose heat shield next to the muffler.
Jun 2021 86800 mi C $60	Manual Transmission Clutch actuation. It would occasionally fail to release when the pedal was fully pressed. In one instance the pedal failed to return from the floor, requiring manual return. Dealer inspected hydraulic system and clutch and found no issues. Brake fluid was replaced and all brakes and clutch slave cylinder bled. This system was covered by VW extended warranty.
Nov 2021 93365 mi C $40	Vehicle had failed to crank. Battery voltage was low. Charged battery and drove to dealer, who checked the charging circuit and battery, pronouncing them OK. Owner follow-up showed loose battery clamp terminals had developed resistance which prevented alternator from charging the battery. Terminals cleaned and lubricated by owner. Dealer service, while inexpensive, was not thorough.
Jun 2022 102920 mi C $300	Air conditioning not cooling well. Dealer inspected system for leaks and recharged. They installed florescent dye in case charge doesn't hold and to indicate a leak.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 620 mi	Rear door locks inoperative since driving off the lot. Dealer found loose connection in door panel and fixed. Sunroof pinch protection was too sensitive and roof would not auto close. Dealer adjusted sensitivity, works well now.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017 23000 mi	Climate control system (manual) malfunction. A/C pump staying on and icing up the heat exchanger.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2022 112594 mi US $5400	Went in to repair oil leak, rattling noise, found water pump leak. Replaced. oil leak water pump leaking, was replaced. timing chain replacement

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017 12400 mi	CEL - P2185. Dealer diagnosed as faulty coolant temp sensor. Coolant temp sensor was replaced under warranty.
Aug 2017 14839 mi	Problem: Recurring P11A6 CEL. Diagnosed by dealer as Cam adjuster cylinder 2 - loose connection. Connector was reconnected properly.
Oct 2017 15500 mi	Previously reported CEL P11A6 returned. Dealer tracked it down to faulty Camshaft Actuators on one cylinder. Replaced under warranty.
Nov 2020 42898 mi C $3500	Loud knocking/banging noise from rear of car under hard acceleration. Diagnosed by dealer as Haldex AWD unit failure. Complete Haldex Coupling assembly (incl. Haldex Control Module) replaced. 4 months out of 5-year warranty but a known issue, VW eventually agreed to pay half of the parts cost.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021 35340 mi	small leak from coolant system, covered under warranty just before covered period expired

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2020
Aug 2016 5000 mi	Rear window washer nozzle dribbled fluid for no reason. Car did not recognize presence of key fob inside car and would not start.
Feb 2017 10000 mi	Center console cubby bin door lost one rubber cushion. Replaced bin under warranty.
Feb 2018 21527 mi	Car would not start and all electrical systems (displays, lights, windows, etc.) would not function. Attempted to jump-start; displays and windows would work, but the starter wouldn't crank and the info display showed numerous system errors. Trailered the car to the dealer, who replaced the battery and reset settings as required. Battery was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Apr 2023
Feb 2018 30000 mi US $3000	Clutch replaced. I installed an APR Stage 1 (low torque) chip tune and the clutch started to slip under high acceleration. So I upgraded the clutch lining and pressure plate to a TTRS version. So it may count as a performance upgrade.
Oct 2020 57000 mi US $3000	Replace Clutch - upgrade to Sachs Performance
Feb 2021 61000 mi US $500	Rear Brakes
Sep 2021 71000 mi US $450	replaced starter motor

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 16000 mi	Battery failed. Part is not in the US and a temporary battery has been fitted until a BEM battery arrives from Germany in October.
Jan 2021 36000 mi	Third thermostat cover replacment

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016 3300 mi	Exterior B-pillar trim was cracking

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017
Dec 2016 10000 mi	Low oil level... 3rd time it happens, they can't explain why engine is burning through oil
Mar 2017 13000 mi	the car is burning through oil for some reason. Dealer cant seem to figure it out either, this is the 4th time, they always say the car is fine, yet I tend to go back every 3500 miles or so because the oil light turns on. First time it came on, dealer said they probably didn't check it correctly. Second time they just called it a fluke in relation to the first time. Oil change was done at 9500 miles (VW states every 10K), Oil like came on again at 11500 miles... then they said the tech probably didn't properly fill it at oil change. Came on AGAIN at 13600 miles, and they initiated an oil consumption test, which came back reading normal. ARG!!!
May 2017 16000 mi	Oil consumption

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017 18000 mi	Oil leak in rear differential. The differential had to be replaced under warranty.
Apr 2017 18000 mi	Power window switch difficult to modulate. Affected all four windows operated by driver.
Jun 2018 35000 mi	Backup camera fails to work sometimes. Service department reflashed software. This didn't correct the problem which remains to this day. I noticed an odor of coolant after starting car. Dealer replaced thermostat gasket.
Oct 2021 57275 mi US $822	Right rear wheel sensor malfunction

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States May 2016 - Apr 2019
Jun 2016 1000 mi	Backup camera intermittent failure, camera replaced Replaced backup camera
Oct 2016 3000 mi	Back-up camera intermittently fails. Replaced camera module. Issue went away temporarily, but camera started intermittently failing again.
Mar 2017 5000 mi	Back-up camera intermittently fails. Applied updated to camera module.
Feb 2018 12000 mi	Backup camera, intermittent failure.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Sep 2017 17000 mi	Drivers side window Express up/down not holding programming.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018 13020 mi C $80	Rear brake rotors started to became noticeably rusty within 6 months of vehicle delivery in 2015. Finally decided to clean off the rust and repaint with a heat resistant silver caliper paint as the rust had become a very noticeable eyesore. Cost = hire of hoist (rear wheels removed to provide access) plus cost of paint.
Mar 2019 16740 mi	Solenoids on the rear dampers rusting out. Not covered under warranty as considered "fair wear and tear". No fault codes. Not replaced ($583 each). Problem first noticed in 2018 after vehicle being on the road for only two Canadian winters.
May 2021 23691 mi C $2700	replaced front brakes: pads, rotors and calipers Diagnostic check of A/C found to be losing refrigerant due to corroded condensor. Replace condensor and recharge the system.
Mar 2022 25420 mi C $2000	replace both rear brakes: pads, calipers, rotors (40% corroded).
Jul 2022 26040 mi C $530	Replace camshaft position sensor Diagnosed cause of AFS fault warning light. One cornering light bulb burnt out, both replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 17000 mi	Various glitches caused by early version of infotainment software. Updated software version.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2016	Plastic rattle that was diagnosed to emanate from the roof console aft of the rear view mirror and housing the interior ceiling lights
May 2022 34100 mi C $1200	Leaking thermostat and water pump, which were replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
May 2016 1200 mi	DSG transmission failure. Dealer had whole new DSG transmission shipped from Germany and installed.
Feb 2018 19000 mi	Evaporator purge valve failed and was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016 11000 mi	Rear windows had been squeaking excessively since obtaining the car. Asked VW to look into it and both rear door seals apparently need replacing as they are defective from the factory. Waiting for parts from Canada currently.
Mar 2017 16000 mi	Rear window door seals were replaced after waiting a couple months for parts. Excessive squeaking rolling windows up and down is no longer present. Cooling system warning came on indicating low coolant level. Brought car into dealership to investigate and was likely related to air in lines from manufacture. Level was topped off, codes cleared and car was deemed fine. Has not re-occurred.
Jun 2017 20300 mi	Car would not start and all electrical power was out. Was able to jump start it to get it to the dealer. Battery had gone bad in only ~20K miles and 14 months. Was replaced under bumper to bumper warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2018 - May 2018
Apr 2018 12000 mi	cruise control and backup camera system errors

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
Nov 2017 27000 mi	Front suspension creak, especially when cold, going over speed bumps and other road imperfections. Tech couldn't reproduce. Drove with tech, and he heard noise. Was told they would call for repair. Never called.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2018 - Nov 2020
Sep 2018 18000 mi US $200	I brought the car in for a buyer inspection. There is a noise coming from the right side of the car. I thought it might be something related to wheel bearing or axle. The mechanic inspected it thoroughly, identified the noise, but could not find the source. He suspects it might be a weldment or other issue with a subframe. I'm going to bring it into the dealer and see what they have to say.
Oct 2020 26000 mi US $750	The heater fan wasn't working. I brought the car into my favorite mechanic. It took them several hours to disassemble console etc to get close to the fan motor. The mechanic said that, as it was an R, the fan motor and/or head unit could be malfunctioning. As it was an R, the shop service manual was ambiguous on what actual parts were used. He estimated $2000 to get to the motor and head unit and potentially another $2000 to repair. I passed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2019
Mar 2016 10000 mi	Low coolant warning light came on. Smell of coolant near front of engine. Dealer attempted to top off, but upon opening the tank, fluid expanded. 2nd occurrence on a road trip, topped off myself with distilled water. Possible air bubble. Drove through major standstorm, causing many chips in paint and windshield, some down to metal. Obtained estimate from body shop of $2k or higher, and elected to purchase touch-up paint instead to resolve problem. Performed radiator inspect.
Sep 2016 17000 mi	Horns became inoperative after driving through heavy rain with puddles not otherwise too deep for the car. Low-tone became completely inoperative, leaving only high tone. Dealer opted to replace both horns. Backup camera has wavy lines in video, like bad connection. Driver's seat had foam bits underneath, as if seat pad was falling apart. Dealer replaced lower foam pad and left bolster. Left bolster had torn free from base, and was rubbing apart, leaving foam pieces on floor. Maybe how I enter/exit car
Feb 2017 25000 mi	Premature battery failure at 18 months/24,534 miles. Battery would not take a charge, and could not start vehicle.
May 2017 30071 mi	HD Radio stations occasionally do not tune at radio power up. Changing stations restores audio. Dealer updated head unit software from 0241 to 0247 version. Backup camera flickers when first activated when hot. Intensifies with vibration (including engine exhaust sound). Dealer attempted fix via software update under warranty, however I suspect a loose video connection. Suspension creaking sound over speed bumps. Dealer attempted to reproduce, but used speed tables at moderate speed and could not reproduced. Called problem "normal". Driver's power window occasionally forgets auto up/down limits, requiring a reset. Dealer tested unit, and could not reproduce, declaring no fault found.
Jun 2017 30274 mi	Haldex AWD unit stopped functioning. The condition existed for 2-3 weeks in that rear wheels were not engaging in low-traction situations. Fault code was triggered after a launch control start spun the front wheels. Dealer replaced unit (OCQ525010F) with revised part (0CQ525010H), along with associated non-reusable bolts and fluids. Time in shop was waiting for the differental part to arrive from Canada.
May 2018 35800 mi	Chrome trim in front of gear shift peeling and creates sharp edges, safety risk Backup camera flicker
Sep 2018 38850 mi US $162	Battery diminished quickly, requiring two jump starts on road trip. This was a replacement of a previous "warranty replacement" battery. Non-OEM battery used this time.
Oct 2019 47000 mi	Oil seepage around valve cover discovered during prebuy inspection at independent VW shop. Gasket was replaced under powertrain warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2019
May 2018 34000 mi US $30	Replaced A-Pillar trim due to fabric coming loose from plastic trim. Replaced rattling driver's side airbag assembly (in steering wheel) Re-coded ECU to fix driver's window auto up/down feature

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2022
Feb 2017 3700 mi	Fuel level sensor failure immediately following fuel filler recall fix; not confirmed if this was due to faulty repairs. Fuel gauge got stuck around half tank and car ran out of gas on the road. Keyfob battery died after just 11 months of ownership. Replaced under warranty. Key fob battery failed just 1 week after it was replaced. Dealer cited the possibility of a faulty battery, and replaced it again Key fob battery failed for 3rd time in as many weeks. Dealer spent a day examining fob and car but could not find cause. Battery replaced again even though I insisted that the battery is not the root cause, as it is unlikely that multiple batteries would be faulty.
Mar 2017 4000 mi	Key fob battery failed for the fourth time in four weeks. After another full day in the shop dealer agreed that the key fob was faulty, and replaced it. However the item had to be ordered and took several days to arrive.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 15000 mi	Moon roof not closing correctly, leaking water into car. Reset system.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022 118000 mi US $350	Pads and rotors all 4 wheels, flushed all brake fluid

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 14300 mi	Hatch door was rubbing on rear bumper cover, causing scratches. Bumper replaced under warranty. Dealer cites "wave" in bumper cover as cause for scratching.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New South Wales, Australia May 2016 - Jul 2022
May 2021 46500 mi A $1300	Bonnet latch replacement. With bonnet locked, required replacement also of front grill.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018 22000 mi	MIL on. Needed an actuator for cylinder 2 valve. It intermittently failed turning on MIL

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016 9700 mi	Sunroof rattle when closed. Internet forum suggested lubing rear seal which fixed rattle.
Apr 2017 18000 mi	Sunroof rattle examined by VW of America (VWoA) representatives (engineers and Mexican plant rep) at my local VW dealer to develop a solution, but sunroof still rattles. They continue to look for a solution for this common Mk7 Golf/GTI problem. Lube no longer works. Although issue not fixed, EXCELLENT customer service by VWoA!
Jun 2017 21000 mi	Sunroof rattle, multiple interior rattles
Jul 2017 24000 mi	DIY attempt to fix sunroof rattle. Removed sunroof, removed plastic shield over sunroof motor and reinstalled sunroof. Rattle fixed!

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Oct 2015	Engine went into limp mode. Dealer diagnosed bad oil pressure sensor and replaced. Problem recurred two days after leaving shop. Car still in shop (Trip 2) for further repairs. Engine went into limp mode again. Dealer called factory and they jointly diagnosed failed/failing crankshaft thrust bearing. Complete long block was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018 36000 mi	Bad strut mount. Replaced under warranty.
Jun 2022 83000 mi US $500	Bad bearings. Replaced all 4 but I believe only 2 were making noise.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 14720 mi	Sunroof. SLIGHT leak—observed only inside passenger visor vanity mirror! Turned out there was recall, so sunroof was resealed in some way.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2019
Mar 2016	Rough ride for past several months. After jacking car up, noticed that the dealer left shipping strut pucks in. Asked for suspension inspection and removal of pucks. Settings for bluetooth in radio couldn't be changed. Software update resolved problem.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States May 2016 - Feb 2018
Dec 2017 13000 mi	batteries in both keys died.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016 4000 mi	the switch for the sunroof did not work correctly. Problem took 2 trips since part had to be ordered.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 7700 mi	Broken center console lever vibrated from 3-4K RPM. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Dec 2015 - May 2018
Nov 2016 5000 mi	Under TSB replace fuel pump. No symptoms of a problem with it. Replace Oil & Filter. Fixed sunroof rattle (loose glass). Sunroof was rattling. took car 3 times before dealer finally admitting to it and fix it. the glass was loose.
Dec 2016 6000 mi	Key fob needed new battery. replace under warranty. First time that I needed to replace the battery in less then a year I have the car!
Jun 2017 7901 mi	Sunroof was rattling again. This time they replace the retaining bolts instead of just tighten them up. Also a loose panel in the passenger footwell was fixed.
Mar 2018 11000 mi	So they replace the frame of the sunroof because they found out that it was cracked from the factory. So they got the factory to send the parts and the vendor to replace it.
May 2018 12000 mi	After they change the frame and supposedly fixed the sunroof and it was quite for a few days and then started rattling again. So I got VW to buy the car back. This was my second GTI that had the same issue. The other one was the first 2007 4 door in Northeast (Jersey) with same issue that was also return. Other the this the car is very good.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2022
May 2016 6000 mi	After one attempt at Hendrick VW of Frisco, had to go to Rusty Wallis VW. Some dealers are very unhelpful/poorly trained. Hendrick has below average customer service despite being a huge flagship dealer.rnCamera kept getting stuck. Replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018 23000 mi	Noise coming from driver front when hitting bumps. Front struts and sway bar links replaced. Tires rotated.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 1000 mi	Sunroof squeaked, rattled, sunshade broke out of rails, which was fixed, then TSB applied, then entire frame and sunroof needed to be replaced. But now map lights don't work.
Nov 2016 1500 mi	Incessant rattling and buzzing sound from overhead console (esp. with Soundaktor active). Headliner rattling and creaking. Headliner replaced for 3rd time. Also, dealer-caused scratches and nicks on trim necessitated replacement of trim.
Apr 2017 4211 mi	Driver's seat rocking back and forth, shifting left and right during cornering. Seat anchor bolts were lose, dealer tightened bolts. Incessant plasticky creaking noise from passenger side/A-pillar when temperature is below 60 degrees. Creaking increases when turning steering wheel, after parking on steep hill, or driving over broken roads. Problem not fixed as temp is too high when dealership is open and they cannot duplicate.
May 2017 4700 mi	Driver seat shifting still after several trips to tighten bolts, entire seat frame replaced under warranty. Incessant creaking near front passenger A pillar continues, esp. over uneven roads and every time steering wheel is turned left/right.
Jan 2018 8200 mi	Head unit and media unit would unexpectedly and with increasing frequency shut off (crash, blank screen, would not restart on own, requiring 15 second reboot). Both units were swapped for new ones. Lock button on front passenger door failed.
Mar 2018 9000 mi	Incessant and constant creaking from front passenger door. Put a towel on the upper hinge that reduced noise. Dealership diagnosed loose door strap and tightened. Not fixed. Loose electric driver seat, occasionally shifting forward and sideways when making turns or stopping.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2022
Jun 2016 6000 mi	Waterleaked into passenger foot well due to loose trim in hood.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
Feb 2016 9000 mi	sunroof rattling.
Jun 2017 34500 mi	sunroof rattling and fixed with VW service bulletin

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
Dec 2016 7000 mi	Coolant Pump Leaked. Quickly fixed and replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Nov 2015	Electronics: Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, Infotainment, and Smart Key
Dec 2015 1000 mi	Electronics: Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, Infotainment, and Smart Key
Jan 2016 1800 mi	Infotainment and Smart Key malfunctions
Feb 2016 3600 mi	Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key
Mar 2016 6000 mi	Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key
May 2016 7700 mi	Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key
Jun 2016 10000 mi	Driver Assist (ACC, Front Assist, Collission Avoidance), Infotainment, and Smart Key
Jul 2016 10300 mi	Infotainment: MIB II with CarPlay and Sirius
Sep 2016 12000 mi	Problems with infotainment and driver assist never resolved.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Jun 2016 - Apr 2022
Jul 2017 9000 mi	Charcoal canister replacement under warranty NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000 Fuel/evap system suction pump replaced under warranty as part of recall Have noticed coolant smell emanating from engine bay when warm since new. Coolant level has slowly decreased. Dealership perfromed leakdown test and could not find a leak in the cooling system. Also, they performed a visual inspection of the cooling system and could find no evidence of a leak. They topped off the coolant reservoir and advised me that it is not unusual for vehicles with pressurized coolant systems to smell of coolant without an obvious leak. I will monitor the vehicle's coolant use and report back if more work is done.
Mar 2018 13500 mi	The rear suspension started making a slight, intermittent clattering/clunking noise in Q4 2017. Took car to the dealership to diagnose. Dealer tech acted like he couldn't hear the noise. Left the car for 3 days, returned on 3rd day and was told that noise could not be heard. Took dealer tech for a ride and pointed out the noise, at which point he admitted he could hear it. Dealer service advisor claimed that noise came from rear shock, but were advised by VAG to only replace 1 shock. Was told shock would be special ordered and I would be contacted when it came in. This was over a month ago. Have decided to replace both rear shocks with aftermarket units. Asked dealership (different VW dealership from last time) to diagnose coolant smell issue. Service tech claimed he could not smell the coolant smell. It is obvious VAG does not have any interest in fixing this issue. I will take my car to my independent mechanic from this point forward. A warranty is worthless if the company will not honor it.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2019
Feb 2018 13 mi	Dealer can't recreate, but water entered the interior and soaked the headliner.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 17000 mi	Leaky sunroof. July update: Hasn't been fixed yet. I won't be taking it in for another few months. I just don't go out in the rain for the time being.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018 15000 mi	Fixed shift surround which peeled up and was cutting skin

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 15100 mi	I smelled coolant and noticed my coolant level was decreasing over time. I had to re-fill coolant several times in the past few months. The dealer found that the car was leaking coolant and had to replace the thermostat. The dealer installed a sunroof water channel repair kit.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Feb 2017 4000 mi	Water leak from sunroof. The black area around the sunroof was replaced. No water leak since.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
Nov 2021 43000 mi US $50	Sunroof [leaking]

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017 16000 mi	A small crack developed in the plastic trim on the roof that surrounds the sunroof. The dealer worked with a body shop to repair it. The process involved removing the headliner followed by removing and repairing the entire sunroof assembly. The total cost of repair is unknown, since it was covered by the warranty. Due to the extended amount of time required for the roof trim repair, VW bought the car back and I purchased a new GTI.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2021
Jun 2016 8000 mi	Car needed 22 oz. of oil at 7940 miles prior to the recommended 10,000 mile maintenance/oil change.
Dec 2016 16000 mi	MIB II software update.
Oct 2017 27400 mi US $155	OEM battery would no longer hold a charge 1 day short of 2 years from purchase. Battery was replaced.
May 2021 70900 mi	Water pump and thermostat.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021 68000 mi US $230	oil is leaking or being burned off at a rate where every 3k miles or so the low oil light comes on and I notice that the oil line on the dipstick is at the very bottom of the line. monitoring the oil levels and will bring the car back for another check either 1) when the car is due for routine oil change, or 2) when the low oil light comes on. Will evaluate and give details to warranty company

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 35000 mi	Window switch

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016 7000 mi	Horn stopped working.. dealer replaced both drivers under warranty.
Jan 2022 60000 mi US $311	EPC light. Shop saw battery was weak and replaced. Problem not fully resolved.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018 29000 mi US $800	Bought bad gas with a high water content (It was Shell V-Power Supreme). Ruined fuel pump. VW refused to cover it, predictably and somewhat understandably. Shell station reimbursed me within a week. Great car otherwise.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Dec 2015 4000 mi	Drivers side door would not sit flush with the rest of the car when closed. Slightly raised when the door was closed.
Jan 2016	Infotainment System is in an infinite boot loop. Dealership tried updating software per a recall, but unit would restart halfway during the software upgrade. A new unit has been ordered from Germany, with an ETA of 2 weeks.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
Aug 2016 4000 mi	Sunroof rattles, squeaks & rough operation Fuel tank would not fill completely if the nozzle was on a high flow setting.
Feb 2017 10200 mi	Fuel suction pump recall

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 10000 mi	Software update for infotainment system

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2019
Feb 2017 9000 mi	Thud and moaning sounds from front suspension. Dealer "could not duplicate." Still does it. Trying a new dealership at next service.
Mar 2018 18000 mi	This was for a service bulletin related to the sunroof. Time to repair was a 2 day so delayed repair. Not experiencing any issues.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2016 2600 mi	Engine will shake after warm in a complete stop, problem will come on and off. Dealer couldnt find anything.I decided to change the gas from BPto Shell.Now works better.Does notshake as before. 93 oct allthetime.Dealerwould notrecomd anythin

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2022
Feb 2017 3600 mi	Noise above 75mph. Found faulty front driver wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty
Mar 2018 17000 mi	Replaced shifter assembly under warranty due to error / fault on dash
Jan 2019 31000 mi	Turbo intake hose (PCV) leaking. Replaced under warranty
Jul 2019 35900 mi	Shifter trim came loose. Dealer replaced the complete assembly.
Aug 2019 36000 mi	Leaking thermostat assembly. Dealer replaced the thermostat, Water pump, hoses, and seals. Pressure tested OK. Oil leak from the Turbo. Dealer removed and replaced exhaust manifold turbo assembly with a brand new unit, changed all new hardware, coolant hoses and seals. Took more than anticipated because of parts availability and final assembly.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016 5360 mi	Sunroof leaked. Frame had a crack in it
Sep 2016 7440 mi	Window whistle when driving on highway and front windows make ticking noises when they are fully closed and when the car flexes

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Feb 2019
Jan 2016 2200 mi	Front bumper airbag sensor became disconnected and triggered an airbag alert

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
Jan 2017	The head unit is malfunctioning - periodic reboots, blue screen, no display with sound, now it tries to multiple times and shuts off completely. No display, radio, bluetooth, or backup camera work. Awaiting replacement (on backorder)
Mar 2017 15000 mi	The oil filler cap was defective and was never attached properly from the factory. They had to order a replacement and I could not drive the car until it was fixed.
Apr 2017 14000 mi	The entire head unit was defective and needed to be replaced. Under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2018 21155 mi	The left front wheel bearing went bad. Dealer replaced under warranty. They didn't have the part, so the car was in the shop for 2 consecutive days.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016 3400 mi	Software Update to the infotainment system and replaced driver door handle and switch. The door locks were not behaving right and I was told that both the handle switch and the software needed to be updated. Service bulletin to quiet rattle in the sunroof
Sep 2017 16000 mi	Service bulletin for the sunroof. Not previously aware of any problem, no leak. I'll let you know about the sunroof when it rains really hard!
Apr 2018 20000 mi	Water pump was failing.
Mar 2020 34000 mi US $100	Sunroof water drain was clogged. carpet got soaked
Jan 2022 40000 mi	As above, no water actually entered the car this time. I found the blocked drain before heavy rain or other water entered the sunroof drain. It was repaired at no cost.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
Apr 2016 5500 mi	Android Auto was not working properly. Dealer installed update. Update to radio software was faulty. Dealer re-installed software update and bluetooth problems resolved.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nevada, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017 12000 mi	Sunroof making rattling/clicking noise when driving. Dealer fixed the problem through a VW TSB but the noise returned after a few weeks.
Nov 2017 14000 mi	Battery failed less than 2 years after purchase. Replaced under warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
Jan 2016 2000 mi	Infotainment system frequently cuts out with Bluetooth connections, and has recently started shutting the screen off.
Mar 2016 6000 mi	Infotainment issues came back, dealer reflashed software after saying previous attempt failed. Issue still occurring.
Sep 2016 15000 mi	Infotainment issues. The dealer took an infotainment unit out of another Golf and replaced ours.
Oct 2016 15800 mi	Car was throwing EPC warning light and cutting power. Took to dealer, managed to recreate issue after a couple of weeks of driving. VW of America has advised at least 2 month to develop fix.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - May 2019
Sep 2016 5000 mi	EPC warning came for 2nd time. Engine very sluggish dealer stated engine oil is overfilled. Questioning if I have done it? It is new car with only 5000 miles no reason to top off engine oil Metal bezel on transmission cover next to storage had sharp metal edge caused hand to caught and bleed. Notified the problem to dealer and it was replaced under warranty
Jun 2017 14000 mi	Manufacturer's recall
Sep 2017 16000 mi	transmission shifter was replaced under warranty. "Transmission Error" message on diagnostics

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
May 2017 24000 mi	Sun roof leak
Jun 2017 24000 mi	Shifter assembly had to be replaced due to bad contacts causing transmission error codes

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2017
Apr 2016 5300 mi	Infotainment software update

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016	Back up camera was not working, new module was install.
Jan 2018 13020 mi	Cooling system was leaking from water pump, new water pump and gasket was installed.
Sep 2021 35960 mi C $100	New Battery was installd

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017 18800 mi	replaced left rear passenger window regulator

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Sep 2016 1240 mi	not able to duplicate the problem, also replaced car key as it constantly show 'battery needs to be replaced'. Need to visit the dealership again as the other car key is showing the same symptoms and only one key can be replaced at once.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2021
Dec 2017 24000 mi US $400	Faulty radiator hose causing slow fluid leak.
May 2018 30000 mi	Water leak around the front visor and pillars due to sunroof drain plug recall. Fixed issue and tried to clean the brown spots away but could not, so they ordered a new headliner unit for the interior.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Mar 2016 - May 2018
Feb 2018 11000 mi	tsb...strengthen sunroof...dealer initiated...quick and easy

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017 24500 mi	Engine developed a ticking sound that varied with RPM. Dealer said it was a loose torque converter bolt, repaired under warranty.
Jun 2018 48000 mi	Sunroof drain holes plugged, probably by tree seed fluff. Cleaned out with compressed air.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2018
Dec 2016 6000 mi	CarPlay connector defective.
May 2018 26000 mi	Rear hatch leaked. Leak repaired and headliner cleaned.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2016
Jul 2016 8000 mi	No washer fluid spraying, no low fluid light. Discovered no fluid level sensor on this model. Dealer checked for faults and reset defaults. Issue appeared resolved. Creaking from rear windows when raising. Seals lubed.
Sep 2016 9000 mi	Rear windows creaking when rolled up only after sitting in the sun. Dealer verified after 1.5 weeks replace both rear window regulators

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016 11000 mi	Coil pack went bad, replaced promptly. Sunroof started leaking.
Jan 2022 152000 mi US $2100	Water pump and thermostat finally gave out.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Jul 2020
Apr 2017 26660 mi	Water leak inside of the car via sunroof. Turned out to be a known problem with a TSB issued. Dealer replaced defective parts and replaced insulation in car too because of water damage. (Also had my windshield wipers (front) replaced).
Feb 2018 48360 mi	Keyless start faulty message on dash. Problem tracked to defective electrical harness in front passenger door. Repair took only a couple of hours but had to wait a day to get piece shipped from Toronto (to Montreal).

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jan 2018
Dec 2015 4960 mi	Loose underbody cladding due to two loose screws. Secured by dealer but rattle returned 2,days later.
Apr 2016 9900 mi	Loose underbody cladding. Replaced missing fastener.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jul 2022
Nov 2021 45880 mi C $300	Replace turbo assembly

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017 18000 mi	Metallic plating was flaking off the shift knob near the top of the shift boot. Knob replaced under warranty.
Jul 2018 33000 mi	I noted several instances in which the passenger seat occupancy sensor would cause the "fasten seatbelt" indicator and chime to come on when the seat was empty. Dealership said they checked the sensor and while they acknowledged it to be very sensitive, stated it was operating properly.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 13000 mi	Change oil light came on. Knew it didn't need an oil change. Dealership reset the light.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2019
Aug 2017 50 mi	Losing power on highway driving. It appears to problem related to the brake wiring harness.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015	"Car-Net" system light was red, indicating malfunction. The Car-Net system itself was working properly, except for the indicator light. Car-Net roof antenna was replaced, light now green.
Feb 2016 4000 mi	Infotainment system malfunction - navigation, "App-Connect" system, bluetooth & voice commands all broken, with inscrutable error messages. Dealer service took 3 days to diagnose & determine a fix. Finally reset the system, works now.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017 6000 mi	When wheels turned hard right, clicking noise. They used the replace parts approach. First, changed right half shaft. Still had click. Called in factory rep. Replaced steering rack, which was successful.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018 18600 mi	Sunroof squeaking when fully closed

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 1000 mi	The new Infotainment system for the '16 model broke within a week of buying the car. The system would try to start up but never did. Dealership ordered new module, easy fix.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016	Rear trunk latch failed and was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
May 2016 4000 mi	Airbag light flashing in cluster and reacting to jarring bumps in the road. Airbag module stopped working and blew a fuse. Fuse was replaced. Service department drive car over 400mi and could not get issue to reoccur. Repair unsuccessful. Ambient lighting strip on driver's door stopped operating. Entire interior door panel was replaced. Repair was successful.
Jun 2016 6000 mi	Airbag light flashing. Airbag module fuse blown. Fuse was replaced.
Nov 2016 10300 mi	Airbag warning light illuminates sporadically. Dealer could not diagnose and split the circuit leading to the airbag fuse into 4 different fuses so that if and when issue causes fuse to blow, they will know where the current is coming from.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 20000 mi US $220	replaced battery

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2020
Feb 2017 28000 mi	some issue with the gearshift sensors. Not a big issue and covered under warantee.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States May 2015 - Mar 2018
Oct 2017 23500 mi	Shifter error. Repaired under warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018 25420 mi C $200	Leaking brake line tightened

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 35000 mi	Replaced faulty moonroof

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 31000 mi	Child lock stuck on, on a rear door. The dealership confirmed the problem but refused to fix it under warranty, the reason given was that I caused the damage.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 50000 mi US $1200	Vacuum hose issue causing the turbo to see a vacuum and go into limp along mode.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016 12800 mi	The engine light for missing AdBlue fluids went on and needed to be filled.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2015 2480 mi	Minor water penetration and wind noise from front drivers door window. Window seal replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 22000 mi	Check engine light came on. Auxiliary water pump failure. Ordered part, to be replaced under warranty. Car is fine to be driven as is.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 80000 mi	Water leak in rear where cable guide from hatch connects to car body. Rubber boot wasn’t sealing and was leaking into headliner and dripping into cargo area.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Oct 2020 - Apr 2024
Apr 2023 61000 mi US $300	Some TDI (diesels) develop a slow start condition, replace Engine Variable Valve Timing (Vvt) Oil Control Valve with updated part. Service bulletin SB-10058135-7552 covers this.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2019 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 52000 mi US $50	The famed leaky sunroof into the spare tire well problem. As far as I know, they unstopped and cleaned the drainage tube.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2017
Apr 2016 15200 mi	Engine oil pressure switch failed intermittently causing limp mode and flashing glow plug light.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 40920 mi	Replaced 4 rotors under warranty Second stage of emissions upgrade completed
Jun 2021 63698 mi C $290	Replaced the battery

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2021
May 2016 10000 mi	Purge valve had to be replaced. Covered by warranty.
Jun 2017 21000 mi	The rearview camera was stuck in its operating position out from under the VW emblem/hatch release. It was determined that fuse #18 had blown, and replacing it fixed the problem.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 3000 mi	Radio station randomly reset when car was off

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ireland Jan 2015 - May 2017
May 2015 11780 mi	Suspension misaligned with both front tyres worn to legal limit on outer edge whilst inner edge > 6mm. VW said that was due to wear and tear and not a problem with the car.
Dec 2016 57660 mi	Gear selection became difficult, as if gate was obstructed (manual). Intermittent problem, but especially bad when engine cold. Dealer made adjustments. problem improved slightly.
Apr 2017 66960 mi €90	Rear Shocks rattling (known issue on GTi & GTD with passive dampers). Replaced VW shocks with Bilstein OEM equivalent to remedy noise issues. Owner provided parts, dealer charged €90 for labour. Done while car was being serviced.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
Jan 2018 39000 mi	Clutch is slipping and needs replacement. Car off lease next month. Turning it in early.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Dec 2017 31000 mi US $150	The front sensor to alert the driver that a collision is eminent stopped working. It used to make a buzzer go off and the steering wheel to give a hepatic shake. They said it was caused by a pothole and not covered. Since it cost almost $1000 to fix it, I decided to leave it as is.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Dec 2015 - Aug 2019
Sep 2016 20000 mi	Very Small Leak. Does not happen in the fall or winter. I clear the error and run with it.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2022
Jul 2017 32000 mi	Something was wrong with the power steering motor and it took three trips for them to figure this out. The work was covered under the warranty. A sensor for the fuel injection was malfunctioning causing the check engine light to go on. The sensor was replaced which fixed everything.
Oct 2020 70000 mi US $1000	The alternator went dead on the highway. This was unpleasant.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Apr 2015 - May 2019
Jun 2015 1000 mi	A/C compressor dead at 1k miles, replaced under warranty.
Jun 2017 17000 mi	Fuel pump filter recall performed Trim around shifter peeling, replaced under warranty
May 2018 23000 mi	Seat seam torn, replaced seat cover.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 13000 mi	Skunky A/C smell and cloudy side mirrors both refused by VW- fixed by owner. Bad attitude by manufacturer. Fixed skunky A/C smell. Condenser cleaner and mildew inhibitor spray and new filter about $45 total online and 20 minutes. Fixed cloudy side mirrors.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2021
Aug 2020 96000 mi US $1200	Sunroof frame cracks patched. Interior carpet and floor sound insulation replaced. One year later the carpet is moist again and starting to smell moldy again.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2022
Jan 2022 76570 mi US $75	replaced belt tensioner and serpentine belt

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 30000 mi US $50	Replaced bad engine temp sensor. Back up camera turns off when backing up.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016 4000 mi	Trim and Panel misalignment

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 2720 mi	Sunroof seal was not tight and water leaked into passenger side vanity mirror, producing as condensation on the mirror and affecting the vanity mirror light. Seal fixed and visor and light replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
Dec 2014 4000 mi	Strange rubbing/squeaking sound coming from right side, maybe in a wheel well or underneath the car. Update: turned out to be shipping material they failed to remove during prep.
Aug 2015 22700 mi	Audio systems likes to reset the FM radio station to 87.7 regardless of the selected station that is playing, after car is turned off and started back up again. Tech did not know how to fix the issue.
Dec 2015 32000 mi	Continuing problem with radio resetting to 87.7, followed by a blank display in the drivers information center where the speedometer and tach are. Went to a different dealer who found a software update was needed.
Jan 2016 4000 mi	Car would stutter and jerk upon acceleration. Needed new oxygen sensor, replaced by dealer under warranty.
Feb 2016 32000 mi	Unknown problem, warning message appeared twice directing me to stop driving and place car in park. Brought to dealer who could not replicate or tell me what the message meant. Sold the car soon after multiple issues occurred.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
Jan 2017 8300 mi	Needed to replace the e-brake assembly (no longer was engaging appropriately when lifted upwards).
Feb 2017 18000 mi	ABS sensor was faulty; replaced under warranty. Part was shipped overseas (hence long wait period in shop). Work itself took a day.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 2000 mi	TPMS warning lights. Persists. I've been there three times for this, and the light returns each time after about a week. Dealer says no leaks. Traction control warning lights. Not confirmed that permanently fixed.
Jun 2015 8000 mi	Traction Control and TPMS warning lights appearing together discovered to be an electronic steering alignment issue.
May 2017 28500 mi	Finally got a software update to fix radio issue as well as tpms and traction control warnings. Part was replaced. Suction cup or something as part of a recall.
Oct 2017 32250 mi	Per the repair sheet "PERF GFF CODE P050700 P11AE00 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR EXHAUST CAM SIDE - PERFORMED TEST PLAN VALVE STICKING OPEN REPL N604 VALVE & RD TEST" Cam shaft sensor failed. Part replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
May 2017 35900 mi	Prematurely worn right front wheel bearing due to faulty part from factory. After diagnosis, was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2018
Dec 2014 1000 mi	Battery lost charge, triggered traction & tire pressure lights. Dealer reset system. Problem has not reappeared.
Apr 2015 5500 mi	Random error messages on display, dealer said battery was abnormally low. Recharged battery. Problem ended up reoccurring later.
Jun 2015 8000 mi	Error message that gas cap was not closed. Dealer tech said they'd never seen this error. Replaced gas cap with a new one. Same error message returned one week later.
Jul 2015 8200 mi	Error that gas cap was not closed. Dealer replaced fuel system pressure sensor. It was giving a false reading showing a leak in the fuel system.
Dec 2016 12000 mi	Rough ride and thumping noise over speed bumps. Dealer had left in shipping pucks in struts when doing PDI. Removed and replaced struts.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Montana, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2018
Jun 2016 26000 mi	Pins on intake runner sensor faulty. New sensor installed. Radio software level low, updated and ok.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
Sep 2015 10000 mi	AC did not work. Seems like sth was leaking.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2022
May 2016 11000 mi	sunroof made screeching noise upon opening, shade didn't open all the way. sunroof dissembled, shade replaced. shade now open but screeching remains when car has been left in sun.
Nov 2016 16800 mi	Sunroof makes terrible squeal upon opening/closing when the car has been sitting in the sun. This is the second trip for this problem - techs have been unable to replicate sound and thus have not fixed problem.
Feb 2017 21000 mi	O2 sensor failed; indicated by engine light. Dealer diagnosed but didn't have part, returned 2 days later for repair.
Apr 2018 29800 mi	Took my car in for 30K scheduled maintenance, was told that the sunroof had a recall notice, and that they would repair/replace. Hoped it would finally solve the squealing-on-opening issue when the car has been sitting in the sun - didn't. At least it didn't cost me anything!
May 2018 31000 mi	Sent dealer videos of the sunroof making horrible screeching noises and getting stuck closed. Problem only arose when the car had been baking in the sun, and only on the first attempted opening of the roof. Dealer replaced the sunroof guide rail and a broken clip, and adjusted the glass.
Dec 2020 58000 mi US $100	Water pump went out abruptly. Towed to dealer for repair, still under warranty!

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015	Had leaky valve stem when I got it, causing low pressure warning. Dealer replaced next weekend under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 18600 mi	Door vent on the climate control system wouldn't close properly. Produced loud, intermittent clicking noises from the dash.
May 2017 27280 mi C $500	New brake pads and rotors
Sep 2017 33480 mi	Auto dimming high beams failed - replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2018
May 2015 14600 mi	Evap Purge valve replaced 06H-906-517-T
Mar 2016 30000 mi	Bad gas cap seal causing evap system errors; gas cap replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2016
Sep 2015 15000 mi	Fuel door stuck due to faulty latch. They replaced the latch.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2017 - Sep 2019
Dec 2017 25000 mi	Smell of raw gasoline in interior. Pump in emission system needed to be replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014 5000 mi	Yellow steering wheel warning light came on and a whoosh whoosh noise became prominent at speeds above 60 and vibration was felt.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Nov 2020
Mar 2018 51616 mi	The engine warning light came on after multiple false reading from the fuel cap. It appears there was a faulty reading indicating an evap system leak. Inspection found no leak, technician reset sensors.
Sep 2018 57660 mi C $500	Replacement of passenger side, rear wheel bearing.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016
May 2016 13000 mi	Replaced window switch unit on drivers side as it had failed.
Aug 2016 15000 mi	AC blower intermittently stopped working. Dealer replaced refrigerant. No leaks found.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016 21000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failed
Dec 2016 21000 mi	Issue couldn't be corrected. Stalling and clunking at highway speeds not always present and dealer couldn't replicate. Ended up trading the car in after the 3rd 10 visit to the dealer.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017 33700 mi	The plastic trim began peeling in November. Replaced under bumper to bumper warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2021
Jul 2016 11000 mi	Delaminating start push button was replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 42160 mi	Fuel pump recal

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Apr 2015 3500 mi	Error light for headlights. Turned out to be a loose connection cable.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016 21000 mi	Upon start up of the car the AC made a noise every time it started or every time the auto mode kicked on to keep the temp cool. Took to the dealership and it was the actuator flap. Part was ordered and fixed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Apr 2015 - May 2017
Jun 2015 5000 mi	Accent lighting in passenger door was not connected at wire harness.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 35541 mi US $144	CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FAULT CODE P11AC. CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT CYLINDER 3. VW REPLACED 2 PARTS ON THE VEHICLE. I PAID $144 FOR DIAGNOSING THE ISSUE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CLEARED, BUT I WAS TOLD THERE IS A CHANCE IT MAY RETURN.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2019
Feb 2017 38000 mi	Shift assembly was sending error codes to the computer. It didn't appear that anything mechanical was wrong.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2020
Aug 2015 6500 mi	radio software flash- radio would not remain on last station listened once shut off seat leather is bubbling/misshappen
Dec 2015 9000 mi	Seat bubbling
Dec 2017 29000 mi	No heat for several days, brought to dealer and problem could not be replicated
Jan 2018 30000 mi	Replaced heater core and thermostat

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Apr 2016 - May 2016
May 2016 40000 mi	Had bad boost pressure (MAP) sensor. Replaced the sensor along with the intake manifold.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Mar 2017 23378 mi	Three injectors failed and were replaced
Nov 2021 70000 mi US $1600	Heat not working, required CPV, thermostat, water pump

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2019
Jun 2017 35000 mi	I had a noisy driver's door. They replaced some "band" near the hinge in 10 minutes and I was out of there with no charge.
Feb 2019 59600 mi	VW agreed to warranty repairs for a leaking CAM ladder gasket and a leaking timing chain.The cabin filter was changed as suggested.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nevada, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
Jan 2016 11000 mi	Fan switch behind glove box making loud noise. Replaced at no cost. Dealer commented that the part was a high failure rate item.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2019
Dec 2017 60000 mi US $550	Rear wheels needed alignment.
Jun 2018 71000 mi US $266	Wheel alignment

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 15000 mi	A motor moving a vane behind the passenger side vent made a clicking noise, replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 31000 mi	A faulty o-ring between the engine and oil cooler caused a slow coolant leak. Repair was covered under warranty but was difficult to repair as there was heavy labor in accessing the oil cooler.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2019
Feb 2015 5000 mi	The fitting for a license plate light began to fail. Replaced under warranty. While there they did a software update and took care of the fuel rail recall.
Jan 2017 39000 mi	Intermittent loss of heat and erratic readings on the engine temp gauge, probably due to air in cooling system. Coolant was topped off and system bled. The car has an intermittent AC issue. On cold mornings the Heater will blow very cold air, even as the temp gauge moves abnormally quickly up to normal temp. It feels as if the AC is on, although no indicator light comes on. Manually tuning the AC on and then off seems to reset the system at which point the heater air begins to warm and the temp gauge falss back to where it would normally have been and then registers a more typical increase. The dealer kept the car for a long weekend but was unable to replicate the problem. It happened again over the Winter but mot since the weather got warmer.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017 41000 mi US $190	Replaced battery

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Apr 2019
Sep 2015 2480 mi	Loose Antenna connection for Satellite Radio.Tightened

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2016 5580 mi	warning message that something was wrong. Dealer checked, message went off, no repair, no bill.
Dec 2016 13020 mi	rattle
Feb 2017 16740 mi	remote control dysfunction (batteries lasted a few days ): new remote control under warrenty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 29000 mi	Car was towed to local dealership after a "critical error" message came up while leaving for work. A module in the shift level was found to have failed and was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016 6200 mi	Problem with sunroof shade getting stuck, had to be replaced.
Jul 2016 7500 mi	Clicking noise when turning on recirculation of a/c, replaced the recirc flap motor
Mar 2018 19000 mi	Had an intermittent "transmission error" light, so shifter column replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2015 - Oct 2018
May 2016 13020 mi	Front passenger loose door hinge, same as seen in this video: https://youtu.be/uBavZsV51Ew Dealer commented that 3-4 Volkswagen had same problem in same week as me.
Apr 2017 21700 mi	On January 27, 2017, when car went to dealer for Suction Pump Recall, dashboard error message had previously indicated Gearbox Error (no repair done, unable to reproduce). At Motor Vehicle Inspection, found faulty Shift Module Assembly (ordered and replaced).

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016 22000 mi	Shift handle issue

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Jun 2015 5000 mi	transmission software reflash to help jerky low speed starts
Mar 2016 8000 mi	Front suspension noise over low speed bumps. Replaced bearings, bushing and strut mount. Adjustments and lubrication. The noise was lessened but still present and apparently temperature related. It seemed to be lesser on days over 80-90 degrees.
Jul 2016 11000 mi	Suspension noise never eliminated.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in West Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
Dec 2015 10000 mi	Software update to improve shifting.
Jun 2017 15000 mi	Fuel tank suction pump replaced under recall
Dec 2017 18000 mi	Transmission error diagnosed, new shifter ordered

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
Jan 2016 19300 mi	Gearbox failed and replaced under warranty.
Jul 2017 35000 mi	Front driver wheel bearing bad, replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Dec 2018
Feb 2017 19000 mi	On a trip back from Kentucky to MD, an alert signal was raised and the text "transmission issue" but the manual has no information for that. I called the dealer from the mountains of west virginia and they said that it wasn't a worry....but to take it in....when I took it in they found that the shifter needed replacing.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2020
Feb 2016 18000 mi	CEL thrown after check fuel cap warning was seen. Dealer determined failed N80 EVAP valve.
Jun 2016 21000 mi	CEL seen. Dealer diagnosed fault in EVAP charcoal canister. Dealer reported this was common failure and part was redesigned. Replaced with new version of part from VW.
Nov 2016 23700 mi	Car experienced shimmy on acceleration. These early 2015 production run front axles found to be faulty. Front axles replaced.
Oct 2017 31000 mi	Rear windshield fluid sprayer nozzle was leaking. Part had to be ordered, causing a couple days wait, and the nozzle was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
Aug 2017 29000 mi	Shifter replaced due to reoccurring error on MFI Fan motor cleaned due to build of rust that was causing a squeaking sound when A/C was on and braking

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
Sep 2014 1000 mi	Left headlight was replaced because there was cloudiness on the inside of the unit. Could not be repaired. It was replaced under warranty. Cannot accurately answer the "What was done" below because the unit was replaced.
Dec 2014 3000 mi	Shaking/wobble felt on acceleration from stop. Does this only on 1.8 TSI with automatic. Was called by dealer for a TCM upgrade fix. Upgrade did not stop the wobble problem.
Feb 2015 3900 mi	Same shaking/wobble problem. Dealer replaced right front axel. Did not solve the problem. Seems there is a bad batch of axels made in China. Those made in Mexico don't seem to cause the problem.
May 2015 4600 mi	After unsuccessful attempt to repair shaking/wobble in front end, dealer replaced both axles with ones made in Mexico and not China (like the OEM ones). This seems to have stopped the problem and the acceleration is now smooth.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018 29140 mi	Leaking thermostat housing
May 2018 29760 mi	Leaking water pump replaced
Jan 2022 55800 mi C $350	Replaced defective HVAC blower

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
Nov 2014 2960 mi	AC compressor was changed
Apr 2015 5980 mi	driver seat heating element

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 15500 mi	Antenna assembly on the roof came loose. It was fixed under warranty. It required removing the headliner, which made the repair longer. I was given a rental, but I only needed it overnight, because my car was ready the following day.
Oct 2017 19220 mi	The lock button on the parking brake handle popped off along with an internal spring. Repair under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
May 2018 26040 mi	Secondary horn for the alarm and locking confirmation sound went bad and was replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015 5580 mi	Compressor failure. Ordered compressor; vehicle returned in meantime.
Sep 2015 6200 mi	Compressor failure. Compressor, drier, and associated parts replaced.
Sep 2017 29140 mi	Creaking noise over bumps - sway bar joints greased
Apr 2018 38440 mi	Investigated creaking noise over bumps - dealer could not reproduce

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
Jun 2015 5000 mi	Occasional stalling on upshift to 2nd gear. Dealer flashed latest ecu software, though it is not documents as addressing the problem Rear seat base cushion lose at front. Flips up when passenger exits car.
Oct 2015 9200 mi	Brakes pulsing/vibrating at highway speeds after 15-30 minutes. Dealer inspected and found no defect. Problem continues. Dealer also performed 10K mi service.
Dec 2015 12000 mi	Adblue warning light on 2K illness after service. Dealer appears to have neglected to add adblue logos at 10K service. Dealer added fluid on this trip, resolving the problem.
Apr 2016 17500 mi	Power relay for starter overheated and failed, causing intermittent no-start condition.
Jun 2016 20000 mi	One key fob was no longer recognized by car, resulting in a no-start condition with "demobilizer activated". Dealer redid the programming.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Oct 2018
Jul 2015 12060 mi	Sunroof drain tube was broken as there was water marks in the head liner. The handle in the roof was loose and they can not get it back into place. The time in the garage is due to that. New mechanism for handle has been difficult to fix.
Oct 2015 17240 mi	The system to turn the vanity light on/off shorted on the passenger side so the sun visor needed to be replaced. Light did not turn off.
Sep 2016 22320 mi	Rust bubble on rear quarter panel
Dec 2016 23560 mi	The auto highbeam assistant module stopped working. They replaced the module, no longer getting the error but it still doesn't work need to take it back. Update: They didn’t secure the wire connection.
Dec 2017 33480 mi	spring in steering wheel that was part of the air bag broke causing the airbag light to turn on, on the dash

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2022
Apr 2016 30500 mi	Motor control for vents

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017 20000 mi	Unable to set dashboard clock to correct date/time. A new "module" that controls the clock as well as the radio, navigation, phone, park pilot ( don't know what else) was installed under warranty. This TDI is a repaired vehicle that was brought into compliance with emission regulations.
Jun 2021 42500 mi US $3000	clutch inoperative, caused by hydraulic bearing failure. Clutch, bearing and flywheel replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Idaho, United States Oct 2018 - Aug 2020
Apr 2020 21000 mi US $50	Master cylinder failed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
Jun 2017 1000 mi	Sunroof drain plug blocked due to car sitting on dealer lot from stop sale order for 2015 VW diesels. Dealer tested sunroof for leaks, found leak, cleared drain.
Oct 2017 1500 mi	VW has determined the sunroof leak can not be repaired. Car has achieved lemon law status and VW has offered to replace the car with a new 2017 GTI Autobahn. I accepted the offer and will be turning the TDI in by month's end. Continued water leaks at A pillars, visors and sunroof control panel. First repair attempt, which took a week, to clear drain lines and replace cracked sunroof frame lines did not resolve the problem. Car went in again for 28 days to replace sunroof drain lines, fix sunroof rails based on either a VW technical bulletin or recall that was issued in Sept. for sunroof rails. Dealer says sunroof doesn't leak...we shall see. I've reached lemon law status if the repair doesn't work. VW has real problems with this panoramic sun roof, which continue with 2017 Golf model years based on my research.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2017 - Feb 2023
Jun 2018 65100 mi	Emissions system work - Adblue line had a leak, line replaced under a recall notice
Dec 2020 92070 mi C $1180	Rear brakes needed pads and rotors. Brake fluid flush done at same time.
May 2022 108500 mi C $200	Drivers side brake dust shield sheared off at the mounting points and noticed passengers side was very loose as well. Bought both brake dust shields and replacement screws. Remove and replace brake caliper and disk to access mounting screws.
Feb 2023 116560 mi C $2800	Rear drivers side spring replaced Replaced the diesel exhaust fluid pump, hose to the engine, and the injector. Oil change at regular interval of 15000km

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Jul 2016 14860 mi	Infotainment system quit working entirely

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Oct 2017
Apr 2017 37200 mi	AdBlue line had a leak.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2017
Sep 2015 12000 mi	Recirculation motor was defective.
Nov 2016 35300 mi	Coolant leak. Dealer could not diagnose the source the leak.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2021
Feb 2015	Got flashing glow-plug light and high oil level warning
Mar 2015 3000 mi	Got flashing glow-plug light again, but turns out there was a brake light switch that was not fully connected, throwing the warning. One brake light was working intermittently, especially in warmer weather.
May 2015 7000 mi	Keyless entry (Kessy) system not always sensing key when in a pocket or bag. Dealer replaced antenna for the system, but the repair didn't fix the problem. Will address again at car's next service.
Aug 2015 11900 mi	Same issue as before. Kessy system was not working with the rear hatch some time.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021 23000 mi	Erroneous oil warning

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016 12500 mi	When lowering the Near side front window there was a terrible screeching sound.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - May 2017
Aug 2015 4920 mi	Software issue - radio would not hold station - went to a frequency that was white noise.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 77000 mi US $1200	The DEF line was leaking onto the DEF injector. Both the DEF line and DEF injector was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
Aug 2015 10100 mi	Fuel gauge quit working
May 2016 21900 mi	addblue injector leaking

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021 84940 mi	Issue with the emission system. Repaired under warranty, car was running rough. No big deal.
Aug 2021 94240 mi	Emissions issue, covered under warranty. 2nd issue in a year, not cost to me for either.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2018
Feb 2015 2000 mi	vibrating sound coming from the HVAC when braking.
Jan 2016 7200 mi	heat issue

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2019
Mar 2017 7000 mi	It's an all-electric eGolf. Car threw lots of codes. They had to order a special battery. This didn't really fix the problem.
Apr 2017 7100 mi	First attempt didn't really fix the problem. Two weeks later it was back in with same issue. A speed sensor seems (so far) to have fixed it.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Jun 2017 8000 mi	the car's vehicle health system was reporting a problem with the car's brake booster; VW dealer checked with VW HQ and simply reset the error as it was a false code and no repair was needed -- no charge as car was still under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018 22000 mi	Reported problem with in-vehicle infotainment system. Original visit, replaced infotainment system. Infotainment system worse than before. Second trip, fixed. Finish repairs for infotainment system.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Feb 2022 42000 mi	Battery module failure

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2016 - Sep 2018
Mar 2017 12000 mi	A/C stopped working. A/C pressure switch replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018 21000 mi	The charger was stuck to the car. They had to replace the charger on the car.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2016
Jun 2015 1000 mi	SW issue that prevented scheduled charging

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2017
Dec 2015 9000 mi	Many problems related to sensors and charging system. A few were recall items, many were discovered during inspection.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 60000 mi US $311	Car showing EPC errors and limiting RPM. Replaced battery.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 12000 mi	Issues with sound system playing songs on flash drive with errors on iPod and "mom" and "dad" is difficult for the voice command system. Also now have an issue with middle back seat cusion falling off.
Dec 2016 40000 mi	Bluetooth is weak and loud pitch noise from drivers side speaker when talking on the phone for awhile. Dealer unable to replicate. iPod does not connect sometimes or shows error but again unable to replicate.
Feb 2017 42000 mi	Passenger door intermittent rattling. Dealer tried to repair but was unsuccessful.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Dec 2016 - Feb 2018
Feb 2017 25700 mi	I retorqued the bolt on my door myself.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 32860 mi	Radio would loose presets after turning the car off.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2019 - Dec 2023
May 2023 98000 mi US $600	Lots of covers leaking oil, all were replaced
Jun 2023 99000 mi US $7000	Camshaft failure
Nov 2023 106000 mi US $600	Cam shaft sensors replaced Parking brake was frozen in the cold
Dec 2023 107000 mi	Replaced brake caliper under warranty, did NOT fix parking brake being frozen in cold temps

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2022
Nov 2016 20700 mi	A strong smell of gas every time I turned off the car. I brought it by two dealers but each insisted there was no problem, finally, after two years, there was a recall. The car still sometimes smells like gas but it's not as bad as it was.
Sep 2021 56000 mi US $3000	Water pump was leaking and needed replacement. Routine spark plug replacement but when the coils were removed they disintegrated and had to be replaced. Alignment was out and required replacement tires.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2024
Jan 2022 27623 mi US $498	Rear rotors were pitted with corrosion due to road salt, moisture and lack of use. Would not pass inspection w/o replacement.
Jan 2024 31000 mi US $2460	The clutch cylinder failed which resulted in the clutch getting coated with hydraulic fluid. This necessitated replacement of the clutch, flywheel and rear main seal.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016 23560 mi	Ventilation system failure
Apr 2017 31000 mi	Fuel pump replacement as part of manufacturer recall

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
Jul 2015 4300 mi	Door was latching and unlatching "stiffly" then was hit in parking lot. door replaced, new one operates fine.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015 6000 mi	Well known issue in the UK. Noise from rear suspension. Replaced rear shocks and top mounts. Problem as bad as ever. Many UK non DCC Golfs with same issue. VW cannot fix. Its unbelievable see MK7 Forum for this problem.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2019 20000 mi £300	Driver's seat belt jammed, mechanism replaced at home by breakdown service, no labour charge.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2018
Apr 2015 4200 mi	Started and ran rough, threw a code. No problem found; car running fine.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 1000 mi	Parking brake sensor faulty. Car would not sense brake released and continually "chimed".

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
Dec 2016 30000 mi	Sensor on intake manifold failed. Dealer replaced intake manifold under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014 9700 mi	Water pump failed. Repair included new water pump, drive belt, and coolant flush.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2017
Nov 2014 15507 mi	Notorious water pump failure. Came home, noticed puddle on the floor, dropped off car at 8am. Picked up at 10:30 repaired. Warranty Notorious water pump failure. Came home, noticed puddle on the floor, dropped off car at 8am. Picked up at 10:30 repaired. Warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2022
May 2020 66000 mi US $400	Headliner replacement. Factory glue had been degrading over time and releasing foam pieces into the interior. Plus, a hanging headliner just looks bad.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
Aug 2015 22400 mi	Window switch one-click up not working. Switch replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016 23000 mi US $750	Turbo intercooler broke, lost all turbo power to the engine. Dealership said it was my fault and there was "a crack" but there was nothing. Tried jipping me for 1500 turned it down.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2018
May 2014 2200 mi	Defective Secondary Pressure Motor. It took the dealer three tries but they fixed it.
Oct 2015 16300 mi	Rear passenger door did not close properly. The door clasp came loose and had to be screwed back in.
Jul 2018 45000 mi US $1000	Cylinder head leak.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
Feb 2016 15900 mi	AC Control unit "lost" all programming. Dealer reflashed the unit's software

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021 60800 mi US $2725	These VW/Audi turbo DI engines are known for carbon build up. At inspection, it was determined there was significant build up and it would cause issues soon. Had the valves walnut shell blasted to clean up.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 58000 mi US $750	Part in intake needed to be replaced. Covered by warranty. Decided to do the valve cleaning due to carbon buildup at the same time for a discount price

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2017
Apr 2014 9250 mi	I am recording from the original work invoices that was provided with the car. I guess the car became slow above 2000 RPMS. The dealer investigated and replaced the turbo. This fixed the issue. Also the washer fluid sensor was replaced. I am recording from the original work invoices that was provided with the car. The windshield washer fluid sensor was replaced because it showed the washer fluid to be empty even when full.
Jan 2016 43800 mi	Noticed a squeaking noise coming from the front of the car when going over rough roads or speed bumps. Replaced Front roll bar links which had too much play. Rear window cleaning fluid sprayer stopped working. Fix by reattaching the hose to it.
May 2016 54700 mi US $50	Driver's door seal was leaking causing water to enter and got my arm wet in heavy rains. The seal was replaced. It hasn't rain since the seal being replaced so no idea if it is fixed. Fixed with VW CPO warranty. I paid the deductible

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022
Jul 2017 155000 mi US $700	fan went out. dealership screwed me on the cost to fix.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Africa Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 7440 mi	Interior trim panel on driver side, inside sill. Looks like holding clips had broken.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2016 - Nov 2017
Nov 2016	Had a major problem with the turbo charger. It had to be totally replaced, but fortunately was within the warranty period. Apparently this is a known problem, which some people think they can avoid by changing the oil more often. We only use the high performance oil recommended by VW.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2020 69000 mi US $1000	clutch replaced due to slipping
Jun 2021 71000 mi US $1200	replace rotors and pads

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017 44000 mi	Oil was leaking into the coolant from the oil cooler.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 36580 mi	Fault code p0456 replaces faulty n80 emission valve
Aug 2017 52700 mi	Front link kit

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Mar 2013 500 mi	After leaving the car outdoors in the snow, the brakes stuck to the rotors. This caused the brakes to rattle excessively under heavy braking. Dealer shaved erosion from the brakes.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Aug 2016
May 2016 34100 mi	Front end links. Fixed under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2019
Jan 2018 44000 mi US $950	Haldex all-wheel drive system failure, dealer replaced the Haldex unit. 2/3 of cost was covered by VW even though I was out of warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
Mar 2017 62000 mi US $414	Alignment and repair a bent toe arm. Also found a bent suspension arm. All related to a set of coilovers that were removed because they were too stiff. Not a car fault. TSB for the airbags in the car. "Clock spring fix"

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 56800 mi US $100	The anti-theft chip installed by the dealer pre-sale (garbage that they are) was malfunctioning and causing interior lights, gauges and warning mechanisms to flash randomly.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014 24000 mi	Check engine light came on with codes p2015/p2010: Intake manifold runner position sensor failure. The motor/sensor module was replaced and codes cleared.
Jun 2018 50000 mi US $150	Driver side power window switch module replaced. Driver window switch auto-raise stopped working, and passenger switch broke a pin and fell out of its slot.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States May 2013 - Dec 2021
Aug 2019 28000 mi US $200	sunroof drains clogged causing water to leak into interior. The clog was too far down the drain line for me to fix. Mechanic was able to remedy

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 50000 mi US $1500	Intake Manifold had an issue, CEL was on. They fixed it.
May 2017 50000 mi	A hose wasn't reattached during intake manifold repair, causing vacuum leak and vibration noise at higher RPMs.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2019
Mar 2015 20000 mi	Slowly kept losing coolant. Faulty water pump. Replaced along with seals.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Dakota, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2017
Jun 2014 21000 mi	Upper radiator hose developed a small leak, hose replaced.
Mar 2015 30000 mi	Water pump leak, water pump replaced.
Sep 2017 55000 mi US $800	Intake manifold flapper valve replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
Jul 2013 5800 mi	one touch up feature not working on passenger door; replaced
Apr 2014 18800 mi	Radio system malfunction, software updated to fix it
Jan 2016 20800 mi	airbag wiring recall issue--airbag light on, steering-wheel mounted controls stopped working
Aug 2016 55700 mi US $540	parking brake was dragging even if released rear end links worn out, making clunking noise

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
May 2016 37300 mi US $10	One of the headlight bulbs failed immediately after the warranty had ended.
Aug 2016 43000 mi US $330	The diverter valve on the turbo failed. I told the dealership what was wrong, but they still charged me for diagnostics and claimed it wasn't covered on powertrain warranty (even though the turbo was listed as covered). Frustrating.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2019
Sep 2014 13000 mi	Water pump failed, and it was replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2019
Oct 2016 38000 mi US $1900	Clutch starting slipping under heavy throttle in upper gears. Thanks, previous owner.
Sep 2017 57000 mi	CEL on, code P0299. No boost but no other symptoms. Wastegate stuck open, dealer replaced turbo. Darn good thing I was just barely in the 5/60 powertrain warranty. I think this would have been a multi-thousand dollar repair.
May 2018 67000 mi US $700	CEL. Bad intake flap servo. Just out of power train warranty, after many phone calls VW agreed to pay half.
Jun 2018 71000 mi US $600	Front wheel bearings got noisy quickly. Mechanic said one noisy other looked in early stages so I had him replace both.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016 40000 mi	Water pump replacement
Jul 2017 69631 mi US $230	Intake manifold replaced due to check engine light on.
Jul 2019 112947 mi	Turbocharger replacement

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015 25000 mi	Coolant pump leak. It had started leaking slightly. To be fair, it would have been preventive if I had acted as soon as I got the recall notice instead of letting it go for six months.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States May 2021 - Nov 2021
Jul 2021 53000 mi US $300	Replaced AC Compressor
Aug 2021 54000 mi US $1100	Water Pump was leaking. Driver side control arm was bent and causing abnormal wear on tire.
Nov 2021 59000 mi US $800	Radiator damaged and leaking.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2017
Aug 2014 21900 mi	My GTI dropped all its coolant on the driveway overnight. It needed a new thermostat housing. Fixed under warranty.
Jun 2015 31000 mi	Inability to change into higher gears. Could just barely get the car started in first. Had very occasionally had balky shifts into second gear from the beginning of owning it. Clutch replacement.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2019 70000 mi US $1600	Air conditioning not cooling. Dealer diagnosed as a failed bearing in the compressor. Metal contaminated the system which also required replacing a valve assembly
Jul 2021 78000 mi	Check engine light and very rough start. Dealer diagnosed as an intake manifold failure, broken flap. While teh intake was off and being replaced the dealer also performed the car's first carbon cleaning. After repair, Volkswagen notified me of an expended warranty for this issue and they reimbursed me fully for this repair.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2018
Mar 2015 16000 mi	Driver's side passenger window control switch replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015 22800 mi	Metallic "clunk" sound heard from rear over bumps. Dealer inspected and found rear right shock had internal fault. Replaced under warranty. Passenger seat creaks. Dealer inspected and found no obvious fault, but suggested lubing internal seat components requiring disassembly, not covered by warranty. Declined and will do it myself on a weekend.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 6800 mi	Rear sway-bar passenger's side end-link loose/damaged. Replaced under warranty. Sunroof shade rattled when open (pushed to rear) foam added to cease noise (warrantied).

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
May 2018 112000 mi US $1000	Carbon build up

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2024
Jan 2015 17500 mi	Coolant leaking, water pump replaced
Jun 2017 55500 mi US $125	Latch for rear hatch no longer engaging. driver information center showed rear hatch open. Replaced latch with part from amazon, required trip to parts store for specialty multipoint socket. 1/2 hour easy replacement not counting special trip to store. Engine recorded 3 p2015 faults. Troubleshooting by dealer found loose vacuum hose. Replaced hose. Kept car overnight to ensure faul would not repeat.
Jul 2017 56000 mi	Diagnostic recorded multiple engine misfire faults. I spoke to service manager at the dealer, he suspected issue with carbon build up and recommended driving the car harder (twist my arm) and switching to regular gas before resorting to manual cleaning. I did both and problem has not repeated for 3k miles so far.
Jan 2018 67000 mi	Washer fluid hose near rear window cracked and spraying fluid into luggage area of car. Would cost $325 to fix.
Jan 2021 101000 mi US $130	Cylinder misfire, replaced ignition coils and spark plugs
Jan 2023 122000 mi US $3676	Coolant Expansion Tank was leaking and replaced Replace timing chain guides, tensioner and cover serpentine belt cracked, replaced replace faulty windshield washer sensor - do not use washer fluid containing RainX
Feb 2024 132000 mi US $4535	Engine Rear Main Seal leaking Oil leaking from camshaft cover at top of engine Rumble when driving between 20 and 25 mph, wheel bearing, replaced front, right. Rumble is still present. Replaced clutch and flywheel while repairing engine rear main seal. New clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel and throw out bearing installed. Parts were $1800, bought separately.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2017
Jun 2014 12000 mi	Replace leaking water pump Replace weak battery

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2017
Apr 2017 20000 mi US $200	Original brakes wear out prematurely. Replaced rear rotors and pads.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016 39000 mi US $178	Air wasn't cool

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2014 - Feb 2020
Sep 2014 3000 mi	The low coolant light came on; also had a quick drop in operating temperature while driving. Took the car to the dealership, and the water pump was replaced under warranty.
Nov 2016 29900 mi	Leak in DSG transmission
Jun 2017 33000 mi	Headliner began to sag and fall down. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
Feb 2015 41000 mi US $300	Intake manifold, turbo diverted valve, and carbon clean.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2013	Check engine light on and Inside lights would not turn off.
Jun 2014 4000 mi	Leaking engine coolant and low coolant indicator. Found to be coming from water pump. Water pump to be replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018 46000 mi US $311	Engine had multiple oil leaks due to failed pressure valve fixed under extended warranty. Total bill $1900
May 2022 116000 mi US $400	Replaced coolant tank due to being cracked.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 29300 mi	Plastic chrome finish peeling off of gear selector knob lever creating an uncomfortably rough edge.
May 2019 70000 mi US $100	Intense whine in fifth and sixth gears. Have taken it to the dealer numerous times - including under the CPO warranty for the issue, had them diagnose it as bad tires, wheel bearings, CV joint, bent rim, perfectly normal, then after the CPO warranty expired, it miraculously needs a new DSG transmission despite having reported it while it was under warranty. Estimate for a USED transmission replacement is about $4k. A new one is around $9K, which is about $1000 shy of the current bluebook. After much research, I performed a reset on the controller via VCDS. The cable / software license cost me $300 (bought it with the car from the previous owner). After the first reset, the noise went away.
Oct 2019 69000 mi US $400	Running horribly, constant misfires at lower RPM. OBDII reader indicating cylinder 2 most problematic, but happening on all four. Replaced spark plugs and coils. Issue not resolved. Dealer recommend "intake manifold decarbon and cleaning", quoted $1200. Acquired the parts and tools to do it myself. Took two days. Very difficult disassembly / reassembly (requires replacing injector seals too). The carbon scraping - WITH a media blaster (walnut shell), wire brushes and picks, took nearly a full day. After much research, this is a common issue with this engine due to the direct injection design; Subsequent model years had a fifth fuel injector inside the plastic intake manifold to ensure the backs of the valves get sprayed with fuel/ detergent to slow the build-up.
Oct 2020 77000 mi	DSG 5th and 6th gear noise issue is back, this time accompanied by an occasional hard fault condition requiring pulling over on the highway (as it usually happens at highway speeds in 5th or 6th gear). In this condition, the transmission will default to second gear and flash a wrench shaped warning light, and will not respond to shift requests until the ignition has been shutoff, car placed in park, then started again. Check Engine light is on. A repair has not been attempted as the USED replacement transmission is over $4000 installed.
Sep 2021 80140 mi US $4900	DSG transmission unable to shift into forward or reverse. Attempted adjustment / reset, failed. Multiple error codes on TCU indicating mechanical failure requiring mechatronic control unit and or whole transmission replacement.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2022
Jan 2016 37500 mi	Water pump was leaking coolant in the engine bay and onto the garage floor. Water pump was replaced.
May 2017 48237 mi	Check Engine Light. Pulled P2004 and P2015 codes. Intake Manifold valve was stuck open. While the intake was off, I had the carbon buildup cleaned too. Battery was dead in less than 2 years. VW battery has 3 year full replacement and 5 year prorated warranty on the battery so I got a new battery for free.
Jul 2021 72000 mi US $250	Upholstery on sunroof cover came off. Was replaced with plaid fabric matching the seats. Also replaced fabric upholstery in doors with plaid fabric.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2019
Jan 2013 21300 mi	console backlight adjustment switch had a short and was replaced.
Feb 2014 10000 mi	Check engine light was on. Technicians test drove and could not find problems, so the light was reset and I was told to "just keep an eye on it."

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015 16100 mi	Water pump failure

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2018
May 2017 48047 mi US $211	Engine seized. Valve dropped into piston and melted together. Debris found in exhaust and turbo. Engine and turbo replaced under manufacturer warranty. Price not disclosed.
Sep 2017 51000 mi US $627	Starter shorted out. Replaced.
Mar 2018 58565 mi US $289	One ignition coil failed. Coil and spark plug required to be replaced. Estimate was $289 for just this work, but I agreed to have all 4 coils and plugs replaced at a cost of $541.88 including taxes and fees. (For the purposes of this report, I entered $289 as the charge.)

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017 27000 mi US $7	Wind noise, well sort of... The plastic pin that holds my passenger side rear window to the operator popped out. Consequently, the window would not go up all the way unless it was given a helping hand. TERRIBLE design IMO.
Nov 2017 34000 mi US $20	Passenger side rear window regulator pin popped out. Love this car but this is very aggravating!
Jan 2019 70000 mi	Dealer replaced the "Intake Manifold" after several engine light codes surfaced. This assembly must include the sensors that malfunctioned.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2022
Mar 2014 12000 mi	The sensor for the windshield washer fluid reservoir was always indicating the reservoir was empty.
May 2015 25000 mi	Leaking coolant. Replaced water pump under warranty
Mar 2018 49060 mi US $125	Check engine light came on with a P2015 code (Intake manifold runner position sensor switch circuit range performance). Replaced the intake manifold Cleaned carbon off the valves while the intake manifold was off the car being replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 68000 mi US $125	CEL error code indicating carbon buildup on a valve. Code cleared and started using VW fuel additive, car runnning OK since

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2018
Mar 2016 29140 mi	Trim was not seated properly from previous repair

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
Jan 2013	Rattle from turbo waste gate. Clip was attached to stop the rattle.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014 20700 mi	Door rain drainage tube not connected causing water to come into front and back floors. Did not realize until many months of water seepage, needed new carpeting.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2016
Nov 2014 42000 mi	Inside lights (dome, mirror, footwell) failed to turn off after exiting car. Key fob locking "beep" went silent. Rear window wipers failed. This lasted for 5 days before all of them worked again. No trip to the dealership.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2017
Jun 2015 40000 mi	Exhaust diverter flap failed, eventually covered out of warranty by VW. Since then flap now covered to 120,000 miles by new extension of factory warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Jan 2016 70000 mi US $200	Compressor replacement

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2017
Sep 2014 31000 mi	Occasional light ticking sound when unwinding steering wheel, like a rotary phone. Possibly some kind of clock spring. Driver's airbag replaced under warranty. Sound gone.
Nov 2014 33600 mi	Did not start in cold 32F/28F/and then thaw cycle. Then after several retries, started but quit. Finally started. Web research indicated common issue and 'cold weather fix kit'. Dealer could not reproduce the issue and would not install fix.
Jan 2015 36700 mi	Previous complaint on hard/rough start around freezing (but not sub-freezing) temperatures. This time VW dealer installed intercooler kit to avoid ice build-up.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2017
Mar 2014 21000 mi US $2800	Clutch burnt - had to replace the entire thing. Manual transmission.
Jul 2016 49300 mi	Lose bolt on transmission made it impossible to get into 6th gear.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2013 5000 mi	Fan motor burned out

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
May 2014 12400 mi	Engine reported intermittent communication loss with transmission. CEL came on and off 1-2 days at a time. VW checked cables, wires then changed the entire shifter assembly.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015 40000 mi US $700	Standard 50K Service; plus Dash rattle in instrument cluster

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016 87000 mi US $350	Trunk latch

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 63000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump shattered causing pieces to get into the fuel filter and fuel lines. Fuel system was replaced, even though vehicle was 2k outside of warranty. There have been reports to NHTSB. Maybe contaminated fuel caused it.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2017
Mar 2014 4000 mi	recurring persistent vibration / rattle from headliner area vicinity of overhead light console.
Nov 2014 11700 mi	Plastic piece that allows you to aim the rear air vent broke

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2017
Sep 2014 38000 mi	Catastrophic failure of high pressure diesel fuel pump. Repair required extensive replacement and cleaning of other systems on car

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013 1240 mi	Car brought to dealer with continuing handling issue - drifting & inconsistency on highway. Dealer could not reproduce - no fix

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016 39000 mi US $98	Failed exhaust flap, part of VW TSB.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2017
Apr 2013 8300 mi	check engine light: engine control software required update

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Feb 2013 - Sep 2016
Apr 2014 4200 mi	Rear passenger overhead interior light will not switch off at all except when car locked and left at end of journey. Switch reset under warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New South Wales, Australia Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018 52700 mi	Judder when starting on steep hills. Replacement clutch pack for DSG gearbox fitted by dealer under warranty, no costs to owner.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 41000 mi	Tech found oil while replacing spark plugs. Replaced valve cover and gasket under CPO warranty.
Jun 2017 52000 mi US $50	Drivers side heated seat bottom failed. Dealer replaced under CPO.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2019
Feb 2015 29400 mi	Replaced seat recline switch under warranty. Glove box latch and passenger window switch. These are three separate issues.
May 2015 35000 mi	Turn signal integrated into the mirror did not function. Was replaced under warranty
Mar 2017 66000 mi US $227	Automatic transmission would not shift out of 5th gear. Cause was determined to be a broken wire.
Nov 2017 78000 mi US $196	Wires leading to transmission, another one broke, transmission was stuck in 3rd gear until wire was repaired
Apr 2019 105000 mi US $900	lock modules in doors

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
Oct 2020 98000 mi US $600	Valve cover cracked and leaked.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Oct 2013 5000 mi	Rear washer fluid nozzle would occasionally dribble fluid when accelerating. Problem intermittent and difficult to reproduce.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
Nov 2013 9920 mi	Headlight is fogging up.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2014 - Feb 2017
Aug 2015 27980 mi	I heard "knocking" sounds coming from the front and rear suspension. The dealership diagnosed the problem as broken stabilizer links. The dealer replaced both front and rear links. Repair was covered by warranty.
Nov 2016 43800 mi C $100	While having my car in for scheduled service, the technician reported that my right-front stabilizer link was getting loose. The link was replaced under warranty. An alignment was also performed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jul 2022
Feb 2017 53320 mi C $400	Right rear wheel bearing was shot. Replaced it.
Jun 2017 58280 mi	Water pump replaced under warranty
Sep 2020 86800 mi C $260	clunking in suspension was old sway bar needing replacement
Jul 2021 1 mi C $1400	brake pad and disc replacement
Jul 2022 99820 mi C $300	End links replaced in front within two years of their having been replaced. They were clunking over bumps, etc. Parts covered with warranty. Exhaust sleeve replaced too. Also, rear trunk latch has been clunking -- I extended bump stops to tighten hatch latch.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
May 2016 38000 mi US $50	Clunking from suspension over slow bumps. Dealer found front strut mounts to be the source of sound and replaced them. Fixed source of sound.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
Feb 2014 13300 mi	Intake flap motor failed causing CEL
Dec 2014 27000 mi US $2500	Replaced clutch bc it was starting to slip

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2017
Feb 2015 17400 mi	19,000 miles. Could not shift into gears. Clutch was dragging. pressure plate retaining ring failure. Entire clutch assy replaced. Was performe under warranty at no cost to me.
Nov 2017 46000 mi	Clutch throwout bearing/ slave cylinder failure. Similar failure as previous repair. Did not fix, sold vehicle.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014 18000 mi	Intake manifold needed to be replaced due to malfunctioning intake runner flap. Caused check engine light, misfires, and stalls.
Jun 2016 75000 mi US $300	Replace intake manifold and clean valve, valve stems, and intake port.
Dec 2017 98000 mi US $1500	Replaced clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing (with aftermarket equipment, due to OEM equipment failing). Replaced manual trans fluid and rear main seal during clutch replacement.
Feb 2018 104000 mi US $1200	Replaced rear main seal. 2nd in two months. 1st new seal leaked from factory.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2014
Dec 2013 24000 mi	Blown water pump. Replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2012 - May 2016
May 2015 26000 mi	Leaking water pump. Water pump replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2015
Feb 2015 20000 mi	Water pump leak caught on 20k service. Waited a week for water pump to arrive. Replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Dakota, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2015
Feb 2014 20000 mi	Water pump leaking. Water pump replaced.
Sep 2015 30000 mi	Water pump broke again. Fixed under recall.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
Nov 2016 28000 mi	In tank electric fuel pump replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022
Nov 2015 46000 mi US $110	Wiper fluid sensor
Feb 2018 81000 mi US $500	Coil Packs failed resulting in severe misfires. Replaced all coil packs and spark plugs. These were the original packs and plugs, and the car had been "chip tuned" for about 50,000 miles prior to failure.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015 20300 mi	Experienced repeated difficult start, rough idle, and stall symptomatic of failing ignition coil(s) or fuel pump. Dealer unable to replicate, no CEL or misfire codes. Presumed to be bad gas (doubtful).

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2016
Aug 2013 2000 mi	storage compartment cover defective, replaced under warranty
Feb 2015 12000 mi	passenger seat belt wouldn't retract, had to replace parts.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2022
Mar 2019 46262 mi	Driver side mirror stopped adjusting downward. Switch replaced.
Oct 2020 52401 mi	Driver side mirror stopped adjusting downward again shortly after previous repair. Switch replaced again.
Dec 2021 58178 mi	Driver side mirror stopped adjusting downward yet again shortly after previous switch replacement. Dealer inspected for free and said it was probably a faulty motor, quoting $600 to replace it. I opted not to replace the motor and continue adjusting the mirror manually as needed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2020
Feb 2018 39000 mi US $50	throttle body failure

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 32000 mi US $45	Switch to adjust driver and passenger mirror stopped working

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Chile Dec 2017 - Aug 2019
Feb 2018 32860 mi $200	One of the four ignition coils went dead, the previous owner changed two of the originals at 45.000km and now i am replacing the other two at 53.000. This is a common problem for vw. I recommend that you do it outside the dealer because they charge way to much for a simple coil change. The car can be used for short trips or to get to the garage.
Mar 2019 39060 mi $300	Replaced the front shocks

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Mar 2013 3000 mi	something in the clutch is moving. something is loose.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2016
May 2014 38000 mi	Fault in right rear ABS sensor circuit; electrical issue: one wire inside harness had open circuit. Replaced ABS harness.
Dec 2014 45260 mi	Engine light on; Exhaust flap sticking open and closed; replaced flap
Feb 2015 46500 mi C $600	Heater fan wouldn't start.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Finland Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
Dec 2012 22940 mi €150	Door handles do not work properly when minus centigrade, you need to pull the handle twice to get the door open.
Oct 2013 39440 mi €400	Door handles needed to be pulled twice Gas tank hatch always open
Oct 2014 63240 mi €700	Manual gear box, could not get in first gear. replaced the "gear guide"?

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Apr 2014
Nov 2012 6180 mi	Leaking seal on rear drive differential "bevel box". Replaced seal and did alignment.
Aug 2013 13640 mi	Bevel box seal leak. Rear drive connection to transmission leaking oil

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - May 2014
Jun 2013 10000 mi	Water pump impeller came loose and ate through housing and engine timing belt. Very common for R's with build dates Feb-March 2012.
Oct 2013 12300 mi	Battery died, dealer replaced it under warranty. Car is 18 months/12.6K miles old. Dealer said this is normal on German-built VW's. The US made ones fair better, battery-wise.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012 11780 mi	Steering wheel functions (radio computer, nav, horn) stopped working. A clockspring wire had broken.
Sep 2014 29140 mi C $1365	Front differential was leaking. Repaired under warranty
Apr 2016 41220 mi	Subframe bolts needed replacing. Symptom was creaking while driving and turning. Air flow sensor
Feb 2018 63860 mi C $200	[audio] System stopped working. Repaired

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016
Jun 2013 13000 mi	Loud whine indicating impending WP failure. replaced pump, timing belt. Replaced timing belt cover.
Mar 2014 21000 mi	Crankcase breather replaced under warranty.
Jun 2016 34000 mi	Left rear speaker not working.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - May 2014
Mar 2013 6000 mi	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.
Nov 2013 10100 mi	Keyless entry system repaired by fixing wiring in driver's door.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Aug 2017 71000 mi US $800	Airbag sensor fail Sensor for front passenger side failure

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
Apr 2012 2000 mi	Sirius Satellite cutting in and out Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances
May 2012 2300 mi	Rear windshield washer nozzle clogged. When used first time, line burst leaking into trunk Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances
Jun 2012 4000 mi	Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances
Sep 2012 4000 mi	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 / GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2018
Aug 2013 1240 mi	Noise from driver's door when car is in motion. Found loose bolt on striker. Tightened bolt and adjusted door.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014 16120 mi	In Tank low pressure transfer pump not supplying adequate fuel pressure to the cam driven direct injection fuel pump, resulting in fuel starvation and power loss during times of high engine load and speed. Pump replaced under warranty.
Apr 2015 18700 mi	All major components of the fuel system replaced. Fuel tank, in tank low pressure fuel transfer pump, it's controller, fuel lines, engine driven direct injection pump, and all injectors.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012 2000 mi	replaced warped right front wheel well liner
Sep 2013 15000 mi	updated software on RCD-510 entertainment system due to bugs when connecting with Bluetooth.
Oct 2013 15500 mi US $35	left rear bumper reflector cracked. Replaced with new part. Dealer claimed rock damage, but an odd location for this. Friend had same problem with his car.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2015
Feb 2013 6500 mi	Front speaker had a bass rattle. It required replacement.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2014 31000 mi	Water pump leaking. Replaced under warranty
Jun 2014 33000 mi	P2015 check engine light. Entire manifold replaced under warranty.
Jul 2016 88000 mi US $900	Misfires on cold start. Carbon mechanically cleaned from intake valves.
Mar 2017 106000 mi US $300	Intake manifold failed. Replaced under warranty. Carbon cleaned from intake valves at same time.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2016
Jan 2013 10800 mi	Returned for routine maintentance and I was informed of a programming update for climate control
Mar 2014 22000 mi	The car was losing coolant without an apparent leak. The dealer determined that the leak was in the water pump and replaced that part.
Sep 2014 27000 mi	The high pressure fuel pump failed and the engine was not making power

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2019
Aug 2014 50000 mi US $10	Rear cargo cover/parcel shelf hinge pin broke off. Drilled out old pin, used a nut/bolt and nylon standoff to replace the pin.
Dec 2014 55000 mi US $257	Minor coolant leakage on LH lower corner of radiator (a few drops on the garage floor). Coolant level was still full. Replaced radiator and PZEV temperature/anti-tamper sensor. Refilled w/G12++ coolant and distilled water.
Jun 2015 60000 mi	Windshield is delaminating at several places around the edges. Very unusual for a 3 year old car, typically not seen until 15+ years. Purely a cosmetic problem at this time.
Mar 2016 68000 mi	Very light misfiring at idle for a long time. Now much worse after a cold start. Eventually set code P0303 misfire cylinder #3. Moved the #3 coil and spark plug to different cylinders to see if the misfire would move. Misfire stayed at #3.
Jun 2016 70000 mi US $328	Injected Seafoam Spray in the intake at high idle to clean carbon buildup that was causing misfires at idle and check engine light. Significant smoke after the process, so I repeated it again with a 2nd can. Moderate improvement, not 100%. Dealer found faulty intake manifold runner, code P2008. Covered by a warranty extension for this part. I had sharply lower fuel economy for months (a symptom of this) but the code never came up with my scantool. Intake manifold replaced. Dealer offered a manual carbon cleaning while the intake manifold was already removed. Cost was $328 since manifold removal was paid by VW due to the faulty intake runner. Normal price is $1100 for manual carbon cleaning at this dealer.
Apr 2017 79000 mi	Electric coolant after-run pump is making a bearing-like rattling noise intermittently. Didn’t try to fix it; will listen to see if the noise gets louder or more consistent before replacing the pump.
May 2017 82000 mi US $5	Coolant was low and I can smell a coolant smell under the hood after driving the car. Unable to find any leaks or stains or other evidence of leakage. Since this time I have been keeping an eye on the coolant level and the loss rate is very low, probably less than 1 cup of coolant per year.
Mar 2018 87025 mi US $30	Car was misfiring. Code P0302, cylinder #2 misfire. Inspected cylinder #2 spark plug. Appearance was normal. Swapped cylinder #1 and cylinder #2 ignition coils. Misfire code moved to cylinder #1. Replaced the #1 ignition coil (formerly at cylinder #2).
Apr 2019 94000 mi US $10	Car had a coolant odor outside and in the engine compartment after driving, which has been going on for years. The coolant level drops extremely slowly and I couldn't find any visual evidence of leakage. Coolant was due to be changed anyway, so I added Bars Leaks sealant along with the new coolant. Seems to have fixed the problem; the odor has gone away.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2018
Jul 2015 54000 mi US $150	Rear wheel bearing became very noisy (driver's side). Replaced bearing/hub assembly.
Apr 2017 82000 mi US $40	Latch for rear tailgate broke- I replaced it.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Nov 2013 15000 mi	Water pump leaks
Jul 2014 22300 mi	water pump 2nd time
Sep 2015 32000 mi	Ck engine light on, was a sensor on the radiator, emissions related to replace the sensor whole radiator was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022
May 2013 7000 mi	Service Now warning came on ~3k miles prematurely, dealer reset it
Aug 2013 7000 mi	Coolant leak from water pump, water pump replaced under warranty
Jun 2014 13000 mi	The knob to adjust the outside mirrors broke off with normal use and was repaired under warranty
Aug 2014 13200 mi	EPC warning light came on then turned off after a short time. Dealer viewed stored codes but couldn't diagnose specific issue, no repair needed.
Dec 2014 14000 mi	Water pump failed for the second time (first at 9k miles). Replaced under warranty.
Jan 2016 11700 mi	ECU updated per recall - fixed a malfunctioning warning light.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
Jun 2013 20000 mi	Right rear window not functioning. A few days later it fell off the track again. I was able to still use it if I opened/closed it without using the auto function.
Nov 2013 22000 mi	Loss of power and check engine lit on dashboard. Right rear window regulator replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2018
Feb 2014 18800 mi	Replaced camshaft adjuster unit because the inlet screen had popped out. Extreme cold weather (-25F) may have contributed.
Jan 2015 19500 mi	Code 2015, intake flapper motor failed. Replaced intake assembly.
May 2015 32500 mi	Car was losing power under turbo pressure and CEL came on. Dealer found that intake fitting downstream of the turbo was loose. Dealer tightened fitting. This is also just a few months after the dealer replaced the complete intake.
Dec 2015 37000 mi	Replaced intake manifold. Car through a CEL (code 2015) on previous day though no adverse performance had been noticed. Dealer replaced intake at no charge because an extended warranty had been offered on this component by VW.
May 2016 40000 mi	Intake manifold replaced again. Through CEL, engine hesitated occasionally, and couldn't achieve full throttle.
Apr 2017 49000 mi US $100	Check engine light flashing and EDC light on accompanied by very rough idle and loss of power. Cyl 1 coil was bad and replaced, cyl 3 has intermittent misfire but coil not replaced. Trip took about 2 hours.
Nov 2018 66000 mi	Intake manifold replaced. Turbo seals also found with slight leak but not repaired at this time.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2012 4340 mi	Bluetooth module died. Dealer replaced under warranty
Feb 2017 39060 mi C $800	heck engine light one. Control manual had air valve stuck in open position. 3 hours labour to change $90 of parts.
Dec 2017 45880 mi	Haven't attempted a fix. pushing it back in does not solve problem
Oct 2020 74866 mi C $820	High pressure fuel pump replacement. covered under warranty but as my car was tuned, the repair was not covered.
Apr 2021 76260 mi C $1500	intake manifold stuck in WOT ( 2nd time), also cleaned out valves
Jun 2022 84320 mi C $1200	A/C compressor was dead (and had been for 6 years)

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2018
Nov 2016 33140 mi	Clutch had squeal - repaired as per TSB. Flywheel still scorched though.
Jun 2017 35960 mi C $140	Failed start. Rough idle prior to kick-down. Bogging down on acceleration intermittently (will continue to occur until car shuts down and restarted on a 'good performance' start-up)
May 2018 45880 mi C $300	Loud compressor noise, increasing with load. Intermittent in nature.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2015
Nov 2012 8500 mi	Roof bracket around sun roof was rattling and needed to be replaced.
Jul 2015 27000 mi US $100	Underbody shield came off and wire to oxygen sensor was exposed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
Dec 2013 26000 mi	Leaking Oil when hot. Tightened loose oil pan plug from dealership.
Oct 2014 36700 mi	Check Engine light and failure to start led to replacement of Intake Manifold.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - May 2014
May 2013 21000 mi	The dashboard developed a bubble and had to be replaced.
Jan 2014 17800 mi	CEL from bad sensor in intake. Very common issue on 2.0 TSI engine.
May 2014 32000 mi	Rough idle. Dealership could not duplicate. Last straw decided to get rid of vehicle before warranty ends.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Dec 2017
Aug 2013 10500 mi	Water pump failed. Replaced under warranty.
Sep 2016 53000 mi US $550	Window regulator failed - DS front window

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2014
Jul 2013 32800 mi	Intake manifold was replaced due to a faulty sensor.
Mar 2014 43000 mi US $300	car was misfiring on cold start-up. I changed the plugs, coil packs and eventually the EGR valve.
Jun 2014 51000 mi US $55	Tie rod ends were squeaking and needed replacement. this was the second set needed!
Jul 2014 51500 mi US $100	Battery died needing replacement
Sep 2014 54000 mi US $600	High pressure fuel pump ffailed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022
Aug 2015 24000 mi	Repacement water pump due to slow leak. This was rhe second time it was replaced for the same reason. Supposedly replaced by a newer version. Pads were worn out abd rotors were scored. Surprisingly the fronts were less worn than the rears.
Jul 2022 51000 mi	Have engine light on due to P2015 Intake Manifold Flap Sensor code but are not experiencing any noticeable performance issues or noises. Seems that it could be covered under a 15yr/150K miles emissions warranty for my particular engine type and date of delivery.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Sep 2018
Dec 2017 82000 mi	code was for the intake manifold flap motor. Was covered by an extended warranty though VW.
Sep 2018 96000 mi US $134	Had multiple faults int he steering control module. When driving over bumpy roads the electric steering would drop out. I erased the faults on my own and tried to relearn the steering angle sensor it would not work. Put the car up and checked the connections on the rack for any corrosion, no corrosion found. Looked up the faults on alldata and found a tech bulletin on the exact faults. Took it to the dealer and had them do the programming update for the faults. Have not had the problem happen again.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014 18300 mi	Check engine light went due to condensation in the fuel line. The problem cleared itself but the check engine light still needed to be reset.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2017
Mar 2012 6000 mi	Front Turn Signal would not turn off.
Mar 2013 16000 mi	Water Pump failure caused a slow but constant loss of fluid. Water pump replaced under warranty. Common GTI problem.
Jun 2013 18000 mi	Rear Hatch would not close
May 2014 27100 mi	Water pump leaking coolant. 2nd failure.
Dec 2015 43000 mi US $350	Carbon Buildup due to Direct Injection design.
Jan 2016 27300 mi	Faulty HPFP (fuel pump). Common GTI problem.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2019
Jan 2016 69000 mi US $25	failed coil-pack, replaced by owner.
Feb 2016 72000 mi	Faulty fuel injector replaced under warranty
Sep 2017 90000 mi	timing chain replacement battery replaced new Throttle Body and alignment

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2015
Jul 2013 5300 mi	When turning wheels sharp to the right there was a noise coming from suspension. Dealer fixed it under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014 23000 mi	Water pump seal connecting water pump to block failed. Replaced water pump and two sealing rings.
Oct 2014 32200 mi	Water pump again
Feb 2015 38000 mi	high pressure fuel pump failed
Nov 2016 60200 mi US $300	Cel on for bad intake manifold. Manifold replaced under factory 120,000 warranty on this part Paid 300.00 dollars for carbon cleaning of head intake ports and valves. Also had water pump replaced with VW updated part at no charge.
Oct 2019 89000 mi	intake manifold replaced under factory extended warranty again.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015 61000 mi	Waterpump replaced under warranty
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $630	Began getting a CEL for Intake Manifold Flap errors. The Entire manifold was replaced under the TSB extended warranty. Rear Rotors were quite rusty
Jan 2018 135000 mi	I started getting bulb failure notices on the MFI....11 of them! And the corresponding lights were in fact not working. Then all at once they began working again. After researching the fuse lay out I discovered the F16 (under the hood) had gotten so hot that the plastic had melted but the fuse itself did not burn out. It was only impeded by the melted plastic. I replaced the fuse and all seems well.
Mar 2018 145000 mi US $150	Began Getting Cylinder Misfire codes...changed Coils and Plugs but still getting codes......engine idles rough but runs fine under throttle.....fuel mileage is unaffected......suspect carbon build up

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2017
Nov 2015 60700 mi US $2000	misfire at idle. we checked injectors, cleaned valves, checked ECU and it ended up being a deflector plate inside the valve cover that had been damaged but a quick lube shop. clunk on bumps, a bushing that only clunked when partially loaded.
Mar 2016 65000 mi US $900	replace shocks and 2 new tires

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2018
Nov 2012 4000 mi	Airbag light, switch replaced
Dec 2013 8000 mi	Vibration when engine under load conditions between 1800-3000 rpm.
Nov 2016 26000 mi US $115	check coolant light
Oct 2017 38 mi US $600	Rear passenger caliper frozen resulting in complete wear of pad, scoring of rotor. Pads and rotors replaced both rear wheels. Caliper not replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015 36000 mi	Foam on drivers side seat back split and allowed metal bar in the seat back to contact the drivers back. Repair covered under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2019
Nov 2014 29000 mi	Leaking Cam Position sensor
Jul 2018 55000 mi US $75	Rear pass wheel bearing
Jan 2019 59000 mi US $300	Intake Manifold Failed - CEL light

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
Mar 2012 3000 mi	Rear hatch wouldn't open Rear hatch broke again

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2012 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015 43000 mi	HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) failure

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015
Mar 2014 26000 mi US $200	Had to replace the battery on a car that was 23 months old and had 25000 miles on it.
Dec 2014 35000 mi	Hatch area makes noise. Dealer claimed it is the tools squeaking and they cannot stop it

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2017
Jun 2012	Radio would not tune certain FM stations without shutting down. Dealer ordered new radio.
Jul 2012	Replaced radio
Apr 2014 30000 mi	Water pump failed. Had to be towed for service.
Jan 2016	Coilpack failed on valve 2 and was replaced under power train warranty. Ecu recall also performed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States May 2012 - May 2013
Aug 2012 4700 mi	iPod MFI cable was not working correctly

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
May 2015 20700 mi US $200	A/C stopped producing cold air. System was down to 130 grams. The tech could not find a leak and recharged the system to 550 grams, including a dye to find any possible leak in the future. A rattle came from front passenger side door at speeds below about 40 mph. Tech located rattle on rear driver side door, cleaned window and door seals and applied silicone lubricant to that area. This did NOT fix the reported rattle.
Sep 2015 25000 mi	A/C was becoming weaker for the second time this y ear. At last visit, dye was injected into refrigerant. A technician, while replacing the coolant pump as part of a Service Action, found the leak and replaced the A/C condenser assembly.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2014
May 2012 4000 mi	The bluetooth module was faulty and needed to be replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Nov 2012 4500 mi	Front Passenger Seat-belt buckle rattles if the road is bumpy. Replaced under warranty.
Feb 2014 13000 mi	Coolant Pump Leak. Repaired Under Warranty at Dealer.
Oct 2014 16000 mi US $230	Faulty battery did not hold a charge. Just outside of the two year warranty, had to replace with fully out of pocket spending.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2017
Feb 2014 8000 mi	Alarm system was going off randomly for no apparent reason. Computer software had an error code. Dealer reset code and problem seems to be fixed.
Mar 2015 14000 mi	Slight creaking noise on dry steering. Dealer replaced strut mount/bearing under warranty. Quick and easy repair.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2013
Aug 2012	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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2014
Feb 2012	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 mi	wiper/multi function stalk on right side of steering column fell apart while I was using it on a rainy day.
Sep 2014 46000 mi US $712	High pressure fuel pump should signs of failing (MIL light on, car hard to start and hesitating). Normal pressure to be 40psi; test reading had it at 7psi,

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2015
Dec 2012 14000 mi	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.
Dec 2013 28000 mi	Replaced broken A/C vent. Turbo waste gate was rattling when accelerating.
Feb 2015 43000 mi US $991	Electronic Control module failed. High pressure fuel pump failed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2022
Oct 2012 12000 mi	Leaky rear windshield washer nozzle was replaced.
Feb 2015 35000 mi	Water pump failed, leaking almost all coolant.
Sep 2015 41000 mi	Water pump was replaced as per recall.
Dec 2015 43000 mi US $500	Oil leak from upper timing cover. Cover replaced.
Feb 2017 57000 mi US $300	Oil leaking from timing cover.
Jul 2022 133800 mi US $2600	Oxygen sensor failed, causing a check engine light and problems with power delivery on initial driving. Lower control arm bushings were found to be worn during standard vehicle inspection and were replaced. Engine cam cover found to be seeping oil during standard vehicle inspection and was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2014
Dec 2013 67000 mi US $300	Fan motor on heater was squealing. Fan blower was replaced.
Mar 2014 75000 mi US $900	High pressure fuel pump failed causing performance issues.
Aug 2014 84100 mi US $500	Check engine light came on. Sensor was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2019
Mar 2018 68000 mi US $550	Water pump started a slow leak. Common issue, quick replacement.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
May 2012 10000 mi	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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012 10000 mi	Parking brake release button broke off months ago. Arranged repair during scheduled maintenance. Whole parking brake handle was replaced and is now working perfectly.
May 2014 30000 mi	High-pressure fuel pump failed and was replaced under warranty.
Nov 2014 37000 mi	Replaced driver's window controls, as auto-up speed working.
Feb 2015 40000 mi	Leaking water pump replaced.
Aug 2015 46000 mi	The wastegate on the turbo failed. The turbo unit was replaced.
May 2016 56000 mi	Plastic end on coolant hose cracked and failed, draining coolant. Hose was replaced.
Apr 2017 72000 mi US $148	Seized actuator for fuel door preventing door from being opened. Car towed to dealership (on fumes). Dealer had to order actuator (2 days). Broke existing fuel door to release actuator for replacement, and new door was sent out for paint, but had to be done twice (extra day delay). Part was replaced and car was returned. In addition, the passenger side rear tail light bulb assembly had a broken clip and kept popping out. Had been broken for some time and I had ignored it. Reported at last scheduled maintenance (March), part ordered and arrived in mid-April. Replaced during this visit.
Apr 2018 85000 mi US $265	Actuator motor for hatch stripped causing hatch to fail to close and a grinding noise from the motor when lifting the hatch via the badge handle. Hatch actuator motor replaced.
Feb 2020 100000 mi US $400	Replaced drivers-side window control unit, as there were two bad switches.
Sep 2021 115000 mi US $60	Replaced headlight bulbs. Tough to do with my big hands and not being able to see in the enclosure.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017 104000 mi US $1400	The ECU/EMU had to be replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Dec 2015
Nov 2014 23800 mi	Airbag warning light for driver's side came on, and all steering wheel controls stopped working, were no longer lit. VW replaced a clock spring, which resolved the issue. GTI logo in steering wheel silver trim almost completely worn off. I asked dealer to replace that trim part under warranty. Was told that they can't replace just the trim. They've ordered a completely new steering wheel.
Feb 2015 26000 mi	Light switch cracked. Dealer replaced at no charge despite this not being covered by warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Dec 2015 87000 mi	Under their extended warentee, VW replaced the manifold sensor (which was either sticking or just reporting it was sticking) and the entire manifold. $0. Also a software update and a recalled air ad wire harness. All &0
Jun 2017 99000 mi US $250	Wireless ignition switch
Jul 2017 99000 mi	The bluetooth antenna is dying, and keeps forgetting my saved devices.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018
Jun 2015 19000 mi	coolant pump failed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
Dec 2016 67000 mi US $114	Threw a code for a failed coil pack after cold engine misfire. Replaced all of them and it completely resolved the issue.
Aug 2017 68000 mi US $300	Trunk latch servo failed and would not latch. All of the trunk latch needed to be replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 56000 mi US $120	Intake manifold failed, fixed under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
Oct 2011 1000 mi	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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 16000 mi	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 / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Aug 2018
Jun 2016 70000 mi US $600	Replaced AC compressor.
Mar 2018 84000 mi	Replaced intake manifold unit under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
May 2015 52000 mi US $800	Bad sensor need replacement

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 21000 mi	Interior panels popped off, replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2015
Jul 2012 10300 mi	Wastegate rattle.
Nov 2014 30400 mi	Rear taillight full of water
Feb 2015 32800 mi US $760	Bad PCV valve. Also required oil change as leaking valve resulted in significant loss of oil. Symptom was oil pressure warning light proceeded by grinding engine noise during a fast turn.
Sep 2015 37000 mi	Excessive oil consumption. Was burning 1quart of oil per 1,00 0 miles. Dealer ran a oil consumption test and said it was still within range (ie: 1qt per 600 miles is considered in range). VW's solution is to keep adding oil. :(

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 US $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 / GTI in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012 21800 mi	replaced faulty water pump

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016 47000 mi	Water pump failure

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2017
Jan 2016 18000 mi	Intake manifold
Jul 2016 67700 mi US $200	Ignition coils and Spark plugs
Jul 2017 84000 mi US $5000	Mechatronics broke and is inrepairable. Replacement required.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Mar 2018
Jun 2013 17980 mi	Malfunctioning rear oxygen sensor - in first ten km driven.
Nov 2013 25260 mi	Two full battery failures led to two jump-starts, about 5 hours lost, and a full battery replacement under warranty (1.25 years after purchase).
Dec 2014 48980 mi	'The' known intercooler design issue - condensation causes water to fill the intake and 'prevents' starts. Dealer decision to replace per TSB. About 5 hours' billable work or $3,000 if not under warranty.
Feb 2015 51420 mi C $375	Rear exhaust gas temp sensor. Entire bloody subframe had to be lowered to change. Fought with dealer over goodwill. In the end, VW Canada paid 75% - yay VW, boo dealer.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jul 2017
Sep 2016 70060 mi C $150	Front sway bar endlinks needed to be replaced to solve clunking in front end
Jun 2017 85560 mi	Exhaust pressure control valve stuck open.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016
May 2016 40000 mi US $300	They replaced the part.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 21400 mi	Simple dash and panel rattles.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Nov 2012 4700 mi	One side of the rear-spoiler's glue didn't hold (Dealer installed, optional spoiler). Took it to the dealer who re-installed it properly. Hasn't moved since.
May 2014 23540 mi	Front right stabilizer bar end link got loose, causing noises at low speed. Replace under warranty by dealer.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - May 2017
Jun 2012 10000 mi	Sunroof leak. Water ran down A pillar behind the dash, and onto the floor. Sunroof seat was repaired, car dried out
Apr 2013 16300 mi	Sunroof leak
Aug 2015 40700 mi US $340	Sway bar end links replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - May 2017
Jan 2017 48000 mi US $200	Replace battery

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2014
Dec 2013 35960 mi	Inside cover of hatch came loose, screw fell out. Dealer repaired under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nevada, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 13000 mi	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 / GTI in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
Nov 2012 19300 mi	Bad fuel pressure valve on the fuel return line was causing hesitation and stumbling at steady cruising state around 35-50 mph.
Feb 2013 26400 mi	Bad fuel pressure valve; same problem as previous (failed again).

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017
Nov 2016 96700 mi	Headliner came loose. Since it's a TDI and going back from whence it came soon, I just stapled it up.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2013
Feb 2012 2700 mi	Sunglass compartment overhead kept popping open. Replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2016
Dec 2014 39060 mi	Check engine light came on. Exhaust flap was seized. Was replaced.
Mar 2016 51460 mi	Went to start car. Started and then would stop. Info screen said "key not in range". Tried other key...same. Had car towed to dealer. Immobilizer was re-programmed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2021 - Mar 2022
Jan 2022 66000 mi	EGT sensor bad. Dealer replaced no cost since CPO with warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2016
Dec 2015 60000 mi US $100	CEL came on indicating a problem with EGR system.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jul 2017
Sep 2014 29760 mi	Pulled code P047F - "Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A Stuck Open" Fixed under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Jan 2013 15200 mi	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
Dec 2013 10000 mi	Started car after it had been parked for 1 hour and turned the headlights on. Dash indicated a headlight was out, but inspection revealed all lights working. Restarted car and indicator went away.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017
Nov 2013 16200 mi	Ventilation system smelled like crap literally. Needed a new compressor although ac never blew warm and was Ice cold. they did a recall on the cabin filter it had an issue and smelled up the car when the fan was on. Clean the vent system and new filter.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017
Mar 2012 1000 mi	Driver's side front door squeaked. Dealer readjusted the mounting of the door and solved problem.
Sep 2016 64000 mi US $50	In an effort to isolate and eliminate a humming noise, dealer replaced front passenger side wheel bearing that they claimed was worn out. Issue still remained after replacement, still not sure if repair was actually necessary.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2017
Sep 2012 2000 mi	Transmission is surging at slow speeds (approx 20MPH)
Dec 2012 6000 mi	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 8700 mi	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.
Dec 2014 29000 mi US $193	Strong musty smell coming from vent when using A/C Dealership replaced pollen filter and cleaned ventilation system using AIRCO CLEAN

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
Apr 2012 5000 mi	DSG equipped car stalled then ran rough after re-starting.
Jun 2012 9000 mi	Check Engine Light during roadtrip. Brought to dealership after return home, no current problems found. Code was EGR related.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
Jul 2016 73140 mi C $196	Reverse bulb not working. Harness issue.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 29000 mi	The dealer replaced a faulty exhaust gas temperature sensor.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2017
Jan 2014 34000 mi	Car wouldn't start in the morning - water frozen in intercooler. Work to replace turbo intercooler, etc. Service Bulletin to resolve issue with moisture buildup in the intercooler.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Queensland, Australia Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
May 2014 17720 mi	Minor leak in water pump. Fixed under warranty
Jun 2014 18600 mi	Rattle with fuel line. Common problem, fixed in 5 minutes by mechanic.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Feb 2015
Aug 2012 12260 mi	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.
Sep 2012 13020 mi	return trip for instrument cluster review, didn't reset the measurement of days to service, mechanic had to diagnose with other car, easy fix, took a about 20 mins or so.
Feb 2014 36760 mi	knock sensor replaced / manifold pressure sender cleared codes. car would go into "safe" mode, and not surpass 3000 RPM in acceleration in any gear (5-spd manual), it was determined to be the intake manifold sensor.
Mar 2014 36580 mi	manifold pressure sensor seems problematic, they haven't replaced it yet. performed a VW service bulletin, and the sensor came on again 2 weeks later (first trip March 12 or so, next one soon...for something, who knows this time.) MAP sensor reset (2nd time...first time was when we replaced the knock sensor). dealer reset sensor, will replace it when the sensor is tripped again. MAP sensor replacement - taken to dealer vehicle was hunting in RPM from 0 to 1000 vehicle was holding RPM when revved for a few seconds at 2000, or 3000... warranty repair, not sure if this is the extent of current issues...stay tuned.
Sep 2014 44640 mi	the ongoing engine light issue seems to have been resolved. its been in the shop 1 - 2 times a month since March. reflash software, replace MAF, replace wiring, etc, all done on last trip

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2022
Nov 2013 8000 mi	After hail repair, both narrow "headliners" running fore-and-aft over the tops of the front doors----not the "big headliner" over the entire cabin-----separated at their joints about 4 inches back from the upper corners of the windshield.
Jan 2015 9800 mi	Passenger side visor broke off under slight stress. Dealer replied under warranty.
Apr 2015 13200 mi	Secondary air pressure sensor circuit low. Per Tech Bulletin #2028415/3. Replaced secondary air pressure sensor.
Jul 2015 14200 mi	Visor light remains on while ignition is on. Light only turns off if ignition is off and locked. Visor work had been done in Jan 2015. Chafed wiring on incorrectly routed wire. Replaced wiring in correct format.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2018
Dec 2013 7440 mi	Heater control would not put out maximum heat when set at high; would have to dial control to 'low' then turn to 'high' before hot air would come out of vents. Vehicle required a software upgrade to work. Passanger side sun visor light would turn on and off when pulling visor down from ceiling.
Jun 2017 31620 mi C $300	Started experiencing occasional mild knocking noise in front end when going over small bumps and when driving. Front tie-rod end links needed to be replaced.
Jun 2018 39060 mi C $800	Rear passenger tire flat - replaced all four tires

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States May 2012 - Jul 2016
Jun 2012	Shifter cable became disconnected from transmission rendering car undriveable - stuck in Reverse.
Mar 2013 3000 mi	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.
Jul 2016 14000 mi US $273	Trouble code P2432. Took the deal a day to diagnose. VW CC covered 75% of repair. 2ndary air injection system.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States May 2013 - Feb 2016
Dec 2013 26000 mi	Whirring noise under the hood. Dealer claims it to be normal noise from vacuum motor controlling the idle. I do not remember hearing it from new.
Feb 2014 29100 mi	Washer tank level switch stopped working.
Jun 2014 37000 mi	I had the dealer install a factory navigation system when I purchased the car July 2012. They had to install a shark fin antenna. In April of this year I noticed water in the rear drivers side footwell. The roof antenna had leaked.
Apr 2015 57800 mi US $270	MAP sensor code. Needed software update. Not covered by warranty
Feb 2016 71000 mi	Started banging during downshifts when coming to a stop. Had same problem in my 2008 Golf

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012 2480 mi	EVAP problem, engine light came on. Dealer replaced some component at the gas tank.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013 18340 mi	Musty smell from HVAC. Cleaned system and replaced pollen filter.
Mar 2015 37200 mi	Rattle in headliner near sunroof controls. Found and tightened loose screw.
Jul 2015 44820 mi	Gauge cluster warnings chimes (key-in, turn signal on, etc.) stopped working. Gauge cluster replaced.
Jun 2017 90520 mi C $210	Rattle when going over uneven pavement at low speeds. Sway bar end links were replaced.
Jun 2018 104780 mi	Repaired wire under driver's seat that was accidentally broken.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2017
May 2013 11160 mi	Sunroof rattle repaired

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2015
Oct 2013 14500 mi	A failed water pump gear caused the timing belt to fail which resulted in a blown motor. VW replaced the engine, no questions asked. No problems since. Apparently this has been a problem for a few cars with an early 2012 build date as mine.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
Sep 2016 95000 mi US $250	Fuel cap lock solenoid shorted.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017 31300 mi US $35	Fuel pump cam follower replaced. Wear on cam was low and the replacement was not necessary.
Oct 2017 32000 mi	Regular service interval to change differential fluid
Mar 2018 36000 mi US $1800	Water pump replaced, additionally timing belt, tensioner and pulleys were replaced because coolant had leaked onto the timing belt and contaminated it. Oil/filter change was done since it was close to its next service interval.
Oct 2019 45300 mi US $50	Low-pressure fuel sensor replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2014
Jun 2013 32000 mi US $300	Gas filler door hinge cracked and broken left under car shield

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016 27800 mi US $135	OEM battery failed. Replaced by owner with aftermarket AGM battery. Original battery failed sooner that expected.
May 2017 75000 mi US $350	Replaced front pads and rotors.
Jul 2021 123000 mi US $900	Timing belt, water pump, valve cover gasket and associated seals.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014 29000 mi US $54	Clunking noise when making sharp turn over bump.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012 9000 mi	Wind noise on both driver and passenger door. Driver door was also rattling, making a thudding noise when going over rough roads.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Apr 2012 2300 mi	Water leaking into left side passenger window.
Oct 2014 24200 mi	Recirculation valve sticking and throwing code

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013	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 / GTI in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Oct 2011 3000 mi	EPC light on, reset computer
Jan 2012	EPC light, many parts replaced. ECM, CCC connectors and housing. Light came back on eight days later.
Mar 2012 7000 mi	EPC light. Final fix was the replacement on the steering column wire harness.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - May 2019
Aug 2015 38000 mi	Water pump leak

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018
Sep 2012 4000 mi	Dealer fixed a rattle near the glovebox. Replaced vent assembly and added foam to side panel per a TSB.
Aug 2013 13000 mi	Low coolant warning (had checked 2 days earlier, no issue). Water pump was source of leak. Replaced under warranty.
Jun 2014 22000 mi	Lost coolant due to bad seal. Covered under warranty. Dealer replaced 9 seals to be safe and test drove for 5 miles.
Mar 2017 50000 mi US $700	Clutch plate issue—required new clutch, done by local shop Timing chain issue—wrecked engine

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016
May 2012	I took the car in for a slight vibration when the car reaches about 45 mph and above
Aug 2012 4600 mi US $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
Aug 2014 30000 mi	replaced water pump and tie rods
Apr 2016 53200 mi	Coolant light came on Friday. Took the car Saturday to have it checked, a new water pump was installed.
May 2016 54000 mi	power door locks no longer work. will not get it fixed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 28000 mi US $400	Found coolant leak. Defective water pump replaced.
May 2016 43000 mi US $600	15 months old around 20k miles car tires were cupped and ruined. My other VW GLI also cupped and destroyed its tires. Car realligned but it has been determined at 43k miles car will need all new struts and another realignment to correct.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
Oct 2014 34800 mi	Check coolant light came on, water pump was leaking and replaced under warranty.
Nov 2014 35400 mi	Engine was misfiring badly and went into limp mode, check engine light and epc light came on. Three of four coil packs were replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2017
Feb 2012 2460 mi	Glove Box Squeaks when opening,
Mar 2015 24800 mi	High pressure fuel pump sensor was replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Germany Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 86800 mi €75	CEL lit. VAGCOM called misfiring cylinders. Replaced coil packs; no improvement. Problem not solved yet.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Montana, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2019
Sep 2016 39000 mi	I was on a trip, had an alarm concerning cooling. Took to dealer who replaced water pump under a recall notice.
Apr 2018 54000 mi US $129	Check engine light, dealer checked emissions systems, found no problem. Reset engine light.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016
Aug 2013 20000 mi	Problem with seat back mechanism
Jan 2014	Dsg transmission stopped working. Replaced under warranty.
Aug 2014 38300 mi	Paint is chipping off car everywhere. VW said they will cover only 1 of the many areas. Still working with the dealer, but it looks like they will not stand behind it. Paint started coming off in non-wear areas at about 20K mi.
May 2015 46000 mi	Paint chipping off all over the place. Rust beneath the paint on the tailgate. Do not buy a white Volkswagon. The paint is horrible. Volkswagen will only repair about 30% of the problem areas. Their paint warranty SUCKS. Don't trust VW.
Nov 2015 47000 mi	Peeling paint, rust. Many locations on body. Took several trips to body shop to get it fixed and there are new ones being repaired now
Aug 2016 48000 mi	Bad Paint from factory. Repairs done by incompetent body shops. Volkswagen denies some rust repairs while telling me on the phone that "volkswagens don't rust". Terrible manufacturer, avoid at all costs. Denied problems exist for 2 years

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2017
Feb 2014 18100 mi	Water Pump Failed Leaking Coolant. Coolant light went on on dash. New water pump installed under warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jan 2017
Oct 2016 77000 mi US $186	Replaced glow plug on one cylinder.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012 1000 mi	Rear window windshield wiper arm broke off the car while driving. Replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012 12000 mi	Power window switch on the driver's side had been malfunctioning since the car was delivered. Dealer installed a new switch cluster under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013 6000 mi	I had a rattle in the passenger side door and a wind noise in the drive side door. The dealer applied a rattle kit to the passenger side door and adjusted the driver side door.
Aug 2013 10300 mi	Dealer replaced driver side door seal.
Jan 2014	The steering wheel clock spring malfunctioned causing my steering wheel controls and airbag to stop working. The dealer replaced the clock spring in approximately 2 4 hours. It was covered under warranty.
Jun 2014 31000 mi	Turbo bearings failed 31000 miles. The turbo was replaced under warranty and a loaner car was provided at no cost.
Dec 2015 61000 mi US $108	The push button start stopped required multiple presses to start/stop. The button itself needed to be replaced. Simple fix, part cost $108 from the dealer.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2018
May 2013 4000 mi	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.
Jun 2014 15000 mi	Pedal movement before brakes "grab" is too much. Wanted them to bleed brake fluid or do something that would make the brake pedal more precise. Dealer said they bled brakes a bit but it all looked good and pedal movement was normal.
Jan 2015	Heating coil blinking dash light. Dealer replaced heating coil computer module and car battery under warranty.
Dec 2015 25000 mi	Driver's window switches one-touch up/down function stopped working, and occasionally wouldn't work at all.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Apr 2014 21300 mi	Front bumper towing eye cover was loose.
Jun 2014 23000 mi	Rear hatch wiper fluid spray nozzle leaking. TSB on file. Dealer replaced via warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022 144000 mi US $1000	Front speakers died along with amp I installed previously, replaced both with Audiofrog G60S using rivet nuts/nutserts to replace the rivets. Rear left speaker also dead but not required for good audio.
Jun 2022 145000 mi	Left headlight no longer functioning, replacing bulb did nothing, multimeter shows socket getting less voltage than it needs but requires taking entire headlight out to further troubleshoot, which requires removing bumper, did not have enough time.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 20100 mi	Low tone of horn stopped working. Chrome-look trim piece on air conditioning vent fell off

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 31000 mi US $152	Check engine light with P0106 code. Addressed per technical bulletin # 01-14-23: Software update performed, replaced N80 EVAP purge valve, and cleaned throttle body.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2016
Jan 2014 47000 mi	A CD became stuck in the CD player. Dealership replaced radio under warranty, but the new radio's sound quality is terrible across the board. After about 10 minutes, sound becomes scratchy and unlistenable.
Nov 2015 82000 mi US $180	Liftgate suddenly stopped locking/closing. Under medium acceleration, liftgate would open, and the trip computer showed an open door. Took to an independent shop who had to order the part. Fixed next morning.
Feb 2016 87000 mi	Audio system had awful sound quality, would become unlistenable. Never fixed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 75000 mi US $150	Blower motor was non-functioning, replaced with new.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2018
Jul 2014 53200 mi US $115	Car didn't start. Dealer checked electrical system and battery. Everything checked OK, but I insisted on a new battery being installed for my own peace of mind.
Jun 2016 117000 mi	Condenser pierced. Replace condenser. Alternator failed. Replaced Alternator.
Aug 2017 143000 mi US $300	MAP sensor replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013 5000 mi	Wheel TPMS is giving a false warning about low tire pressure.
Oct 2015 13200 mi	The lock/unlock button on the driver door was malfunctioning. Would not unlock the door when pressed. After the repair it functioned for about a month before failing again.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
Jan 2014 24000 mi	Stuck direct injection fuel injector flooded engine with fuel.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
Dec 2013 26000 mi	The drivers seat back heating element failed. A new seat cover and element was ordered. drivers seat back heating element failed. Seat cover with element was ordered, installed and repair as successful.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Africa Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
Sep 2012 18600 mi	Replaced a leaking valve on the vacuum system used for Turbocharger control. The leaking valve caused the car to ping under heavy acceleration.
Feb 2013 22196 mi	Dismantled complete supercharger-turbocharger complex & reassembled without finding fault. ECU firmware updated & problem improved
Mar 2013 24180 mi	Severe loss of power on change over between supercharger and turbocharger
Apr 2013 24580 mi	On switch over from the supercharger to the turbocharger the engine would exhibit a severe loss of power.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Zealand Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
Dec 2015 40300 mi $300	Failed coil pack replaced
Oct 2017 75640 mi $1750	Intake manifold flapper motor failure, intake manifold replaced and valve carbon cleaning carried out.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013 31800 mi	Cruise control stops working sometimes, dealer replacing cruise control stalk.
Oct 2013 36500 mi	Sunroof wouldn't close all the way.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013 17500 mi	Water pump leaking coolant. Replaced water pump.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012 6000 mi	Car infotainment unit malfunctioned. Key fob remote range very poor
Aug 2012 7500 mi	Key fob wireless range very poor.
Jun 2018 48000 mi US $170	AC not as cold as when new. System was recharged.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2015
Apr 2013 50000 mi US $12	Mass Airflow sensor throw check engine light needed to be cleaned
Jun 2014 79000 mi US $600	Waterpump fail
Sep 2014 85000 mi US $115	plastic intake manifold
Jan 2015 US $600	actually my second waterpump/thermostat replacement within the year. TBS on the part, finally got a revised part. intake manifold, flap actuator
Apr 2015 97000 mi US $200	2 piece throwout bearing failed, known issue and there is a single piece revised part available. dealer would not pay.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2013 - May 2018
Apr 2014 36300 mi	intake manifold needed to be replaced, valves had carbon build up so that was not covered under warr. and elected to have that cleaned.
Feb 2017 81000 mi	Cyl. 4 misfiring. Injector replaced under warranty extended due to common problem. Also replaced ignition coil.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022
Jul 2013 21300 mi	Nav system went blank and started flashing. Replaced with new Nav/Audio system. Fixed after two attempts.
Mar 2014 27000 mi	Bluetooth module failed and was replaced.
May 2014 29000 mi	Water leaked into rear passenger tail light.
Dec 2014 38000 mi US $205	Car was found completely dead. Jump started car, brought to Dealer. Dead battery - replaced with OEM battery.
May 2015 39000 mi	Water leaked into rear passenger tail light. Fixed this issue once and it has reoccurred. new tail light will be installed at Manufacturer's expense.
Jun 2016 49000 mi US $250	Radiator cracked
Oct 2016 51200 mi US $50	Passenger tail light socket corroded and failed.
Mar 2017 53500 mi US $150	The other tail light filled with water and shorted out. Had to replace the full tail light assembly including outer housing and socket.
Aug 2021 80000 mi US $5000	Engine replacement. Slipped timing chain
Jun 2022 85000 mi	Intake rail failed. This was covered as part of VW agreement with government.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2020
Jun 2012 10000 mi	Installed check valve in rear window washer system to prevent hot weather from causing washer fluid to leak onto rear window / hatch / bumper. Installed "clip" on wastegate actuator rod to eliminate rattle that could be heard between ~ 2k and 3.5k RPM. Adjusted "striker" on driver's side read door, as door did not close in an acceptable manner prior to adjustment.
Apr 2015 37200 mi	Replaced intake manifold under warranty after check engine light came on. Dealer noted "intake valves have excessive carbon on them", but would not clean them unless I agreed to pay for this this. I refused, as I see this as a VW issue.
Dec 2015 46000 mi	Update to ECM software to fix discovered (by VW) issue with low pressure fuel pump duty cycle. Also includes extension of high pressure fuel pump warranty to 100k miles.
Jun 2016 52000 mi US $1900	soda blast cleaning of intake valve carbon buildup. fixed misfire at cold startup.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 6000 mi	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 / GTI in Maryland, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2017
Dec 2015 61000 mi US $100	failed pressure diverter valve replaced and chain case gasket replaced (oil leak detected)
Jul 2016 67000 mi US $130	check engine light on due to low turbo boost pressure; turbocharger needs to br replaced
Oct 2016 68700 mi	turbo charger replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - May 2016
Oct 2011 2000 mi	Rear window washer nozzle dribbles water onto rear window under hard acceleration.
Jun 2012 10000 mi	Rear window washer dribbling
Sep 2012 13000 mi	Interior trunk trim loose as a result of July 1 repair of rear window washer.
Nov 2013 25000 mi	Replaced failed (leaking) water pump.
Jul 2014 33200 mi	Fixed headliner rattle
Aug 2015 43700 mi	Leaking water pump replaced - recall
Sep 2015 45000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2016
Jul 2012 9300 mi	A/C line between compressor and condenser was leaking

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2014
Oct 2013 71500 mi US $910	Intake manifold failed causing lack of vacuum. Intake manifold was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2012 3000 mi	HPFP failed. Car randomly died.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018
Dec 2012 25000 mi	Intake Manifold i nternal flaps broke. Common issue with VW GTI. Intake manifold was replaced free of charge. Vehicle is under warranty.
Dec 2016 86125 mi US $1000	Got the intake manifold replaced on the car. Fortunately the malfunction was under an extended warranty and didnt cost anything. But if i had to pay for it out of pocket the price would be 1000-1500 dollars. Cleaned the intake manifold from carbon and oil deposits. When intake was replaced was informed that there was excess carbon deposit in the intake manifold. Cleaning would of cost 1000 dollars if my brother who is a mechanic would not of helped me do the cleaning. He is a mechanic and cleaned the intake manifold and the car is now working like new.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012 31000 mi	insulation pad under hood had come loose. It was replaced with one that fit better. (part had been ordered previously)
Dec 2012 35000 mi	switch falsely indicating an open hood affecting windshield wiper operation.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Hawaii, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2018
Aug 2014 22000 mi US $50	A/C was not blowing cold. System was at about 1/2 spec. Recharged under warranty with $50 deductible
Aug 2015 27300 mi	Metallic Rubbing noise when engaging clutch
Mar 2017 35000 mi US $2100	Repaired Metalic Creacking noise in Clutch by replacing clutch with aftermarket kit
Jul 2018 39000 mi US $1150	Replaced Oil separator components to stop leak. Repair unsuccessful. Returned to shop and repaired by replacing drain bolt. Repaired drooping headliner Headliner Drooping, repaired

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2012
Feb 2011 2000 mi	Alarm intermittently going off when ignition key removed. Also rear wiper arm not flush with window. Module and arm replaced under warranty.
May 2011 2300 mi	Car alarm intermittently goes off when ignition key removed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2016 - May 2017
Jul 2016 29340 mi C $290	Rear left door latch mechanism failed (door wouldn't lock)

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 37200 mi C $500	Clutch was making squeel whine when engadged and cold, was slipping warm or cold. Dealer identified the problem as a defective clutch, had the dealer replace the throw out bearing as well.
Oct 2018 55180 mi C $100	Oil filler cap failure, dirt entering through oil filler hole.
Aug 2021 60760 mi C $3000	Throw out bearing failed for a second time under 100,000 kms (~60,000 miles) first failure happened at 60,000kms Rear main seal failed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
Jun 2018 77000 mi US $320	Battery light was coming on intermittently when less than 3000rpm. Battery then lost charge while driving and the car started shutting down systems (abs/tc and power steering). Diagnosed with multimeter, bought a remanufactured alternator and installed in about 2 hours including trips to the store and diagnosis. Replaced front pads and flush/bleed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 95000 mi US $1500	Timing chain tensioner failure

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2014
Feb 2011 3000 mi	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 mi	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 mi	Trim on passenger door was rattling when stereo was played. Corrected
Nov 2013 47300 mi	Symptom was low coolant. Found bad water pump. Replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
Oct 2011 18700 mi	Rattle coming from front passenger door. Tech found connector loose and re-attached plastic retaining clip
May 2012 28000 mi	Radiator developed small pinhole leak, radiator replaced under warranty Radiator developed small pinhole leak, radiator replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maine, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012 40000 mi	Water pump leaked and replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 34000 mi US $50	Coil pack failure. This is the second coil pack to go. Dealer said once the first goes, the rest usually follow within 12-18 months.
May 2015 37100 mi US $50	Coil packs
May 2016 45400 mi US $4000	Cam tension tightener skipped a gear, required tearing down engine to replace a small part. Labor was $2000.
Mar 2018 53000 mi US $500	Carbon build-up on intake valves

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Oct 2012
Jul 2011 1500 mi	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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016 76260 mi	Intake manifold runner position sensor error. Replaced intake manifold and #3 fuel injector.
Oct 2017 86800 mi C $575	Grinding from front wheel bearings. Front wheel bearings replaced.
Mar 2021 119660 mi C $2000	Rust damage to springs, front struts. front/rear springs replaced, front struts replaced two doors, rocker panel, front fenders replaced due to rust

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2015
Feb 2012 10200 mi	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 mi	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.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2017
Jul 2014 45500 mi US $350	Check Engine light on with code P0299 (Underboost). Problem was Overrun Cutout valve (also called Diverter valve) rubber diaphragm ripped causing boost leak. Shop replaced part with new design part that does not use a rubber diaphragm.
Sep 2014 48000 mi	Replaced turbo under warranty as a preventive maintenance item due to wast-gate issue (rattling)
Dec 2014 55000 mi	Car had a code for bad thermostat and temp gauge was moving funny. Brought car in and they replaced integrated water pump/thermostat under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kansas, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
May 2011 3000 mi	Replaced the sunglass holder which began to fall open.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2022
Nov 2011 11200 mi	Drivers door creaked when opening, hinge replaced under warranty.
Apr 2012 18000 mi	Cracked bezel around light switch, to be repaired at next service
Jun 2012 20000 mi	Dealer updated transmission software, no issues noticed.
Aug 2012 24000 mi	Headlight switch replacement from cracked bezel.
Jan 2014 19200 mi US $203	4 coil packs replaced.
Mar 2015 58000 mi US $50	Check engine light came on, indicating a problem with the cooling system. Initial estimate for thermostat repair was $500. System was leaking at water pump, making repairs warranty-eligible. Woohoo!
Apr 2016 69500 mi US $200	Intake manifold replaced under warranty and valves cleaned at the same time.
Jun 2017 79000 mi US $900	I brought my car in to have the timing chain tensioner replaced, as failure can result in bent valves and a destroyed head. The tensioner was replaced, but the car was returned with a chain rattle and oil leak. Returned to have that rectified, car returned but timing chain was thrown within 10 miles, resulting in bent valves and a destroyed head. Dealer admitted fault and replaced head and camshaft. It took them another three weeks to resolve the resulting oil leak. Car was returned, leak was finally fixed and all is well-fingers crossed!
May 2022 119000 mi US $500	Diagnosis of cold misfire. Shop reported no issue.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017 58280 mi C $485	Engine began misfiring. Check engine and EPC indicator lights came on. Fuel injectors replaced in cylinders 1,2, and 3 and ignition coil in cylinder 3. Intake manifold ports were also cleaned. Injectors were covered under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2014
Apr 2011 3000 mi	The windshield wipers were very noisy. Dealer installed a grommet that was missing from time of manufacture. "Low oil pressure. Do not exceed 4000 RPM" was displayed on dashboard. Dealer could not replicate the problem but changed the oil filter. Dealer speculated that the valve in the oil filter was faulty.
Nov 2012 28000 mi	Popping noise was heard during spirited turns. Dealer replaced the sub frame bolts.
Apr 2013 33500 mi	Blower fan was noisy. It was replaced. Interior door handle would not snap back to its return position after opening the door. Interior door panel and handle was replaced. Popping sound was heard during spirited turns. Subframe bolts were tightened. The problem is temporarily resolved but VW needs to release a TSB to permanently resolve the issue. One key fob failed to function. Fob was replaced and second fob was reprogrammed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2017
Nov 2016 90000 mi US $850	Carbon buildup on intake valves caused a misfire code. The valves were cleaned by the dealer. A rusty exhaust system clamp was replaced.
Apr 2017 100000 mi US $300	Windshield and rear hatch window washer systems developed leaks and required repair, along with routine maintenance.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 39000 mi US $1200	Replaced two oxygen sensors and a high pressure fuel line.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 46000 mi	Camshaft failure coolant pump leak Sensor housing cracked, causing coolant to leak. Replaced and system recharged

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2017
Aug 2016 104300 mi US $640	Injector on cylinder 2 failed. Replaced all 4 as a precaution since these injectors are not known to be reliable.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
May 2015 75600 mi US $275	Water pump leak found, replaced water pump. Misfires on cylinders 2 & 3, injectors replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Jul 2016 90900 mi C $1010	Air intake manifold died. Also had the engine decarbbed at the same time (I was over due for this one).
Apr 2017 96720 mi C $800	Had misfires, replaced spark plugs. Calipers seized, wearing down the rear brakes too early. Replaced brakes, and maintenance done on the calipers. This is a recurring problem, I might start having the brakes sand blasted once or twice per year to keep in good condition. Rear hatch lock and lock motor broke, so the hatch wouldn't close. Both were replaced
May 2017 97960 mi C $1500	Fuel injector died. So I asked to replace all of them while they were opening the engine up. For some reason my injectors had double seals on them. This may have caused the early failure. Water leaked into the rear hatch (possibly from the spray nozzle) and rusted out cables. Half the lights in the rear hatch were dead until the wires were replaced.
Jul 2022 136400 mi C $150	window up/down buttons needed to be replaced on the driver's door

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 70000 mi US $1000	Water pump replacement

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2021 - Sep 2024
Dec 2023 219000 mi US $3000	Car went into EPC mode (limp mode), ran rough, smelled of gas. Shop determined that an injector had failed open. Had them replace all 4 injectors. Also replaced Intake and did a valve carbon cleaning.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2019
Dec 2017 63000 mi US $800	During 60k maintenance evidence of oil leaking was found so repair was performed
Sep 2018 75000 mi US $80	Oil Change and code read. Car is indicating misfires on cylinders 3 and 4. Spark plugs were replaced at 60k service so this is likely due to known carbon build up issue with direct injection engine. This was a diagnostic only, no action taken at this time.
Nov 2018 77000 mi US $2000	Carbon buildup. Required manual cleaning. Also replaced tires.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2018
Sep 2015 53000 mi	Intake manifold replaced
May 2017 67000 mi	Rear wheel bearing

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2014
Oct 2012 3100 mi C $2000	Radio would intermittently cut out; replaced radio multiple times; ended up taking dash apart and fixing loose wiring
Oct 2014 19420 mi	Light for gear shift was out; couldn't see what gear I was in during the night
Dec 2014 20460 mi	ABS control module had to be replaced. ABS light would go off

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Sep 2013 32000 mi	Water Pump
Nov 2014 44700 mi	Water pump failed for the second time.
Jun 2021 65000 mi US $75	New ignition coils installed myself after getting stage 1 tune from certified APR dealer. Took 10 minutes, been good since.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012 26000 mi US $250	Undertray ripped off during snow storm. Replaced pieces out of warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2019
Jan 2014 29000 mi US $114	OEM Varta battery was killed off by harsh northeast winter. Replaced with AutoCraft GOLD from AAP.
Sep 2014 28000 mi	Timing chain tensioner bracket broke causing timing issue & misfiring on all cylinders
Jan 2016 25700 mi	Replaced intake manifold. Was setting off CEL. No driveability issues. VW extended warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles on this part.
Oct 2016 45000 mi US $57	Parking brake sticking on drivers side. Tech readjusted and lubed caliper to allow e-brake to engage properly.
Sep 2017 47000 mi US $120	Parking brake cable connection at hand brake lever came lose.
Mar 2018 51000 mi US $120	Replaced parking brake cable drivers side
Apr 2018 52000 mi US $72	Replaced rear pads and discs

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Apr 2012 - May 2017
Sep 2012 9000 mi	driver's door was rattling. inside the door they found a loose or missing screw.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
Feb 2013 28000 mi	Faulty fuel pump had to be replaced
Aug 2013 33500 mi	Leak Detector broken left front main headlight fuse blown

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
Jul 2013 29200 mi	Leaking rear window sprayer.
Sep 2013 30000 mi	Rear window sprayer was leaking
Jan 2014	Replaced trim piece on driver rear door
Sep 2015 56000 mi	The timing belt tensioner was defective causing the timing chain to rattle. The clip and chain where replaced under warranty. Window switch no working properly. Rear Window washer sprayer leaking. Solved problem for about a week. Sprayer has started to leak again after use.
Jun 2016 66000 mi	The problem of the leaky rear window washer was never remedied and VW had no fix for the problem.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2016
Dec 2013 28000 mi	When I picked the car up from a warranty maintenance service, there was an indicator light that a light was out, but no one there could find it. I returned the car a week later so they could work on it and they finally replaced a light

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Hawaii, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2014
Mar 2011 5000 mi	Light on radio went out and dealer replaced under warranty.
Aug 2013 44000 mi	Change water pump due to leaking coolant. Car randomly dies and cannot restart.
Jun 2014 56000 mi	Coolant leaking, change water pump under warranty due to less than year since last replacement. Water pump and gaskets replaced
Dec 2014 59000 mi	The random dying, trouble restarting was never fixed. They could not duplicate problem.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2015
Dec 2011 21080 mi	Hard start and loss of power due to intercooler icing. Wanted to apply VW TSB for issue, dealer refused, "unable to reproduce" (problem arises under very specific conditions)
Feb 2012 27280 mi	Hard starts when cold due to intercooler icing/water ingestion from melted ice. Well-documented problem with Mk VI TDIs
May 2012 33460 mi	Previous Feb. repair was incorrectly done. Dealer forgot to clip rad hose in place. Fan sectioned rad hose, car lost its coolant. Car had to be towed. dealer paid for repairs.
Nov 2012 45580 mi C $300	During routine service inspection, it was discovered that a suspension arm (rear) had been bent by a previous tow due to the tow operator using suspension rather than tow hook.
Jun 2013 57040 mi C $1900	Car would occasionally lose power at approx. 3000 rpm during vigorous acceleration. High-pressure fuel pump not performing to spec. HPFP replaced. Not covered by powertrain warranty. Complained, VW paying 2/3 of cost Seized left rear brake caliper.
Aug 2013 60420 mi	Car occasionally and suddenly loses all power at 3000 rpm during acceleration. Car still in the shop, VW unable to diagnose issue (HPFP changed in June for same issue-repair unsuccessful). VW HQ involved; 3d attempt to solve issue.
Dec 2013 65100 mi	Hard start in near freezing conditions, power loss. Dealer found intercooler hose choked with ice. TSB already carried out did not cure problem. Removed air intake duct to draw intake aire from engine compartment instead of outside.
Feb 2014 68200 mi	Exhaust flap failed, check engine light on. Fixed under VW TSB and extended warranty for the part
Jun 2014 71920 mi C $1285	ABS sensor connecter broken Stripped bolt and bolt hole on hub.
Mar 2015 80600 mi C $390	Noisy wheel bearing. Left rear wheel bearing found worn and was replaced.
Aug 2015 84320 mi	Left front coil spring broke. Right front coil spring broke 3 weeks after left front coil spring did the same thing. Not repaired, car traded in.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 44000 mi	Engine had hard start. Inter cooler filled with water.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Aug 2017
Jan 2012 27500 mi	Diagnose and replace intercooler with redesigned cold weather model. Currently condensed water pools in intake, leading to MIL and limp mode. Parts on order; should arrive in 5-6 weeks.
Dec 2012 16120 mi	Intercooler replaced with a cold weather model incorporating a bypass to prevent ice buildup under near-freezing conditions.
Feb 2013 17220 mi	Factory block heater socket retention system failed. Socket pulled out of fog light housing and hung there by the cord. Fog light housing replaced. Two trips because they ordered the wrong part the first time.
Apr 2014 25100 mi	Hinge on centre armrest between the two front seats stuck in the upright position in very cold weather. I forced it down and something went snap. Dealer is treating it as a warranty repair, no cost, but he had to order parts so 2 trips.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 40000 mi	Bad fuel injector

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022 86180 mi C $400	Rear sway bars and shocks changed

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Idaho, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2017 93000 mi US $100	AC needed recharged

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2017
Mar 2012 25000 mi US $20	The shield that protects the bottom of the engine fell off while driving at low speeds. Presumably, the tech failed to replace the 9 screws that hold it into place during the last visit to the dealer for maintenance and recall repair.
May 2013 39800 mi US $735	Car would not start when it was hot. Check Engine light and ECP error all illuminated. Problem solved by replacing ECM and exhaust flap. Covered under warranty.
Sep 2013 44000 mi US $50	Window glass became disconnected from the mechanism that pushes it up and down the frame
Nov 2013 46700 mi	Battery was too weak to start the car. Failure was in battery, not the charging system.
Aug 2015 65000 mi	Emissions light illuminated. Exhaust flap failed; replaced under the extended warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2016
Aug 2014 40900 mi US $150	Battery died at 40,000 miles.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016 US $650	Bad Glow Plug

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2018
Aug 2012 24700 mi	Battery replaced to suspected "dead cell". When brought to dealership it failed their load test. Was replaced under warranty.
Mar 2013 33000 mi	Rear swaybar endlinks were "clunking" when driving over bumps. I opted to replace them, dealer wouldn't cover the parts since they weren't technically damaged.
May 2013 34000 mi	Leaking seal on one of the AC lines. Line was replaced and AC was recharged. Couldn't do a true test of the AC because the ambient outside temperatures were only in the high 60s. They also installed a new pollen filter and disinfected the ventilation
Jun 2013 34000 mi	A/C Condenser was replaced due to factory defect. Replaced under warranty.
Nov 2013 36700 mi	DSG clutchpacks needed to be replaced. Dealer attempted to charge me for the repair (nearly $2500) parts + labor for replacement telling me that it was a wearable item. After complaining directly to VWOA it was covered under B2B warranty.
May 2015 55000 mi US $1500	AFS system in drivers side light failed. Required replacement of HID light housing (complete) + AFS controller

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2017
Sep 2012 35000 mi	Bluetooth module stopped working and the Battery died a week later. Dealership ordered a new BT module and installed a loaner battery. Bluetooth started working on its own after a week.
Nov 2012 37300 mi US $120	Dealer replaced Bluetooth module under warranty. Re-tested the original battery, but it wouldn't hold charge. Paid for a new battery as it was out of warranty (2y/24k).

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 310 mi	Could not get any warm air from extermal air, recirculation only. The external air intake duct was covered with a plug instead of a grate, installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly. this was replaced with correct part.
Mar 2011 5952 mi	Replaced front control arm bushings for creaking noise over suspension travel. Had a very strong draft under steering column, at highway speeds and with recirculation going this was extremely cold. A firewall port was not installed during assembly. Heater blower motor making high pitched squeal at -10C and below, it was replaced Had a very strong draft under steering column, at highway speeds and with recirculation going this was extremely cold. A firewall port was not installed during assembly. Heater blower motor making high pitched squeal at -10C and below, it was replaced Replaced front control arm bushings for creaking noise over suspension travel.
Jun 2011 5952 mi	Transmission has major defect, unable to decide which gear it wants to be in on light throttle in stop-and-go traffic/low speeds. Slams into gear or no gear at all/delayed response. Put up with it for week, then returned to dealer for full-value trade.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 6820 mi	Coolant reservoir sensor replacement Coolant reservoir sensor replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - May 2015
Jul 2014 48000 mi US $100	Information Menu control button on steering wheel stopped operating correctly. Problem was physical (mechanical) with the button, not electronic. Defective button and module replaced under extended warranty. $100 deductible

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016 70000 mi US $110	No AC. Compressor is malfunctioning and needs to be repaired.
Jul 2016 70500 mi US $900	AC compressor was not engaging. Required a replacement of the compressor along with condenser and receiver drier

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 40000 mi	Driver's side seat cover cloth fraying. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2017
Feb 2014 36100 mi US $145	Check engine light came on and exhaust gas temperature sensor #3 gave erratic signal and needed replacing. Not covered under warranty because more than three years since purchase ;may dispute. Update: dealer later refunded $460 labor charge.
May 2015 49300 mi	Red'd notice form VoA re: ECM software update. Real improvement and no charge!
Dec 2015 57000 mi US $316	ECU light diagnosed as throttle valve electrical connectors; ECU came on 3 weeks later and advised throttle valve needed replacing. VW picked up 50%; remainder covered by good will package.
Jul 2017 82000 mi US $300	MIL tripped, codes p0181 and p0183 for fuel temp sensor, wiring damaged

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Dec 2012 12000 mi	Reverse light replaced.
May 2013 14400 mi US $50	Tail light went out. I have now had to change two different bulbs in 2 years. Not a big deal, but on my other car haven't changed any in 7. Annoying time wise, about 45 minutes.
Jan 2015 14200 mi US $400	glow plug died, after only 24K miles. Since I was passed the 3 year warranty limit, I had to pay 100% out of pocket.
Jan 2016 26000 mi US $582	Sensor needed to be replaced. Pretty expensive, for my taste.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2017 - May 2020
Oct 2017 70500 mi US $900	Assistant fuel pump went out.
Nov 2017 71000 mi US $500	Battery dead for 3rd time.
Dec 2017 72000 mi US $1900	Power steering rack was making a click noise fwhen accelerating from a stop. The rack was bad. It was replaced. The car had not been wrecked, so I am not sure what caused this.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
Jul 2011 6000 mi	one touch up window fuction not working, window would go half way up then all the way down. Hold button to bring window back to closed position audio function not working properly after disconnecting bluetooth phone call. New problem developed shortly there after head unit interface not working with connected iPod/iPhone

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2015
Mar 2013 12000 mi	Rear O2 Sensor needed to be replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Jan 2015
Jan 2014 37200 mi US $100	Steering wheel paddles fail to work intermittently
May 2014 55000 mi	Exhaust actuator valve stuck open
Jan 2015 49000 mi	I never had the the paddles fixed. The problem was so infrequent (every 4 weeks or so) and the cost so high ($750) that it just wasn't worth it.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014 44000 mi	AC taking very long time to cool. Dealer replaced compressor. Dealer worked with Vw to cover the cost.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2012 5000 mi	Car dead. Installed new battery.
Jul 2013 15300 mi	Air condition check due to chlorine smell

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2013
Jun 2011 10000 mi	The RT FT door was misaligned causing wind noise and visible. Noticed it about 3 days after delivery. Told dealer I would like it fixed at 1st service (10K) and it was--no problem now. I'd consider it minor, but, a warranty's a warranty. Will report once part arrives. This is a washer-fluid leak from the rear (the 3rd brake light needs to be replaced). Dealer tech verified and ordered. I gather it is a common problem for the car.
Sep 2011 16000 mi	They changed out the unit, but the new one leaks, too. Said they'd 'find a fix' for it. DSG transmission giving 'false neutrals'--i.e., indicator says it's in 3rd gear but engine just revs when you step on the accelerator. They ordered a new mechatronics unit, which hasn't arrived yet.
Nov 2011 19000 mi	First they ordered a new mechatronics unit; problem came back quickly. Then, they did the reflash/recall; so far, so good--haven't had the false neutral since. Rear wiper/washer leaked; they replaced unit, still had problem. On visit where they fixed the DSG issue, they fixed this as well.
Aug 2012 34300 mi	Took it in for its 30K maintenance and reported high-pitched screech at ~60mph+. They heard it and couldn't isolate it; needed it for a day. They took 2 days to fix, but it seems good. Rt Ft door not closing flush. Was repaired before (2011) under warranty. Dealer insist it was caused by my hitting a road hazard, but the door was coming loose before then. NOT FIXED

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016
Jul 2015 58300 mi	Compressor was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - May 2014
Oct 2011 15000 mi	DSG Mechatronics Unit Died
Sep 2012 32000 mi	Leaking rear window washer
Feb 2014 57000 mi	Dead turbocharger Dead intermediary fuel pump. Dealer initially denied that this was due to recent turbo repair. Complained to VW and they split cost 75/25 with dealer. I think a fuel line fused together due to incorrect reinstallation causing the fuel pump to fail.
May 2014 57000 mi	Leaking rear window washer never fixed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2013
Mar 2012 20000 mi	1) driver seat cover was replaced 2) shift lever cover plate was replaced

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Czech Republic Jan 2014 - May 2017
Dec 2015 30380 mi $1000	Timing belts stretched and had to be replaced
May 2017 46500 mi $20	Engine light kept coming on and ESP kept malfunctioning. Required cleaning and reset of sensors.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2015
Feb 2013 25040 mi	Sunroof would not work - needed to be reset.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2012 11700 mi	Replaced defective fuel pressure regulator valve.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2015
Apr 2013 10000 mi	One part of emission system was replaced after warning light appeared. Didn't hinder car's performance.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States May 2011 - Apr 2016
Jun 2011 8000 mi	Bad tire pressure sensor. Replaced
Jul 2015 75500 mi US $289	Intermittent ac malfuction

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2013
Feb 2011 2000 mi	Slight buzzing noise in dash bezel.
Mar 2011 4000 mi	Rear arm rest hard to pull down. TSB detailed replacement hinge in some models.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 36000 mi US $960	Front passenger power window motor

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
Jul 2015 30980 mi C $250	I had to change a beering

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Chile Oct 2011 - Jul 2018
Oct 2012 12800 mi	Defective engine mounts had to be replaced after a recall was issued by the manufacturer. Slight noise now gone.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Jun 2011 - Mar 2018
Jun 2014 15000 mi	heat shield loose

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
May 2015 57000 mi	Rattling noise coming from turbo wastegate under acceleration. TSB for the problem was available. A clip was installed that fixed rattling noise.
Oct 2015 58800 mi	Leak developed at the water pump. Replaced water pump, all o-rings on pipes. Recall on item pending, will get reimbursed when issued.
Mar 2017 75000 mi	Also addressed small coolant leak at lower hose.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011 3000 mi	TPMS error. Check pressure warning would not go away, even after adding more air. Reset by dealership.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2014
Apr 2012 20000 mi	Window switch on drivers side stopped working when trying to roll down passenger window.
May 2014 53000 mi	CEL came on and code P2015 was pulled. Intake Manifold Runner Flap was stuck in the open position. VWoA extended the warranty to 10yr/120k miles to cover this defect.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jan 2022
Nov 2013 41200 mi C $600	slight stumble noticed in idle. Flushed fuel system and replaced spark plugs.
Feb 2016 57200 mi C $150	Had slight misfire at high idle, replaced spark plugs and coils. Improved situation but not a complete solution. Only a problem in cold weather, so song it less with the warm weather.
Feb 2020 80600 mi	Intake manifold actuator arm failed. New manifold installed covered under warranty, known issue of the engine. Cleaned intake carbon at the same time.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alaska, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2016
Jun 2012 20000 mi	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.
Aug 2012 22700 mi	Main intake hose came off on road trip; dealer had not properly reinstalled hose/clamp when they replaced intake manifold at previous visit. No turbo boost, unable to continue trip.
May 2013 34000 mi	HVAC airflow direction control not responding to input. Replaced entire "heater box" and servo motors, which were on back order. Required removal and reinstall of entire dashboard.
May 2015 61000 mi	Check engine light came on, scanned and pulled code P2015 - Intake manifold flaps. Dealer replaced intake manifold at no cost under VW's extended warranty (10yrs/120k miles) for this part. Second time it's been replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013
Jul 2012 18500 mi	The vibration that comes from the turbo when accelerating thru 2K rpm's needed the clip installed. Done by the dealer at no charge, fixed the vibration noise. I noticed it, read about other cars having it on the web, asked dealer and they knew of the TSB.
Oct 2013 32000 mi	The water pump was found to be bad. My temp light indicated the coolant might be low and I should check the maintanance hand book. After looking I noticed all of the coolant was gone from the resaviour so I called the dealer right away.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
Dec 2014 71000 mi US $595	Oil leak around lower timing chain cover.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - May 2014
Mar 2011 2000 mi	Radio display stopped working for a few minutes.
Jun 2011 3000 mi	Radio replaced as display would not show when hot outside.
Mar 2012 10000 mi	Creaking noise from rear of doors
Mar 2013 18000 mi	Aux input not working. Needed new iPod cable. Doors once again squeak. Needed relived.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013 46000 mi US $250	Pressure plate has been broken since approx. 10k miles. Replaced along wit clutch assembly by VW after long battle with warranty people Doors misaligned Driver side pass. window switch fail

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
Feb 2013 11600 mi	Engine leaking coolant, filled it leaks out every month
May 2013 16600 mi	Erroneous alerts reported to check tire pressure etc
Nov 2013 23000 mi	Engine was leaking coolant badly.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2013 22300 mi	Passenger side window was making a grinding/ screetching sound when being rolled up from the being rolled down.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012 16000 mi	CEL came on. Took car to dealer. Faulty part related to turbo intercooler was fixed. Loose passenger door was also fixed.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015 42000 mi	Ignition cool went out Driver window switch is broken

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012 35000 mi	Window regulator in passenger side was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2020
Nov 2017 40000 mi US $700	Water pump was leaking and got replaced with a new one

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013 26000 mi	HVAC Fan would only blow on high(setting 4), dealer replaced "fuse"
Sep 2013 30000 mi	A/C would not blow cold air, needed recharge even though it is a closed system.
Jun 2014 40000 mi	A/C was no longer blowing cold air, leak found in gasket on compressor.
Dec 2014 49000 mi US $50	Coil pack failed causing engine misfire in one cylinder. Replaced faulty coil pack and normal operation resumed.
May 2016 70300 mi US $2100	Replaced clutch and flywheel after the clutch lining wore out.
Aug 2016 72900 mi	Intake manifold replaced under warranty after causing CEL

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015 87000 mi	Recall issue. Intake problem.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011 10000 mi	Wastegate rattle
Jul 2012 24500 mi	Misfire cylinder 4 Steering wheel leather peeling, probably damaged during dealer prep
Jun 2013 37000 mi	AC was not cold. Condenser replaced. Window made a noise when going up/down Window regulator replaced
Jan 2014 19800 mi US $140	Engine misfire. Coil pack replaced
Feb 2015 66000 mi US $1103	Check engine light. Low high side fuel pressure sensor. Timing tensioner known to fail. Replace with updated version.
Mar 2015 66000 mi US $6300	Oil pick up clogged. Engine needed replaced. All regular maintenance followed to a T prior to failure.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2015
Jan 2011 26500 mi	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 mi	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.
Nov 2014 41000 mi US $85	Radiator failed and leaked coolant

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Dec 2012 18000 mi	WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE ASSY.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2017
Sep 2012 21000 mi	Leaking rear window washer nozzle. Motor was reinstalled and lines checked for blockages.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012 5000 mi	Replace metallic trim on shifter due to surface peeling
Dec 2012 14000 mi	Rear pillar trim came loose and was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Iowa, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2022
Feb 2017 64000 mi	Took car in to get CEL diagnosed. There was a fuel rail problem with intake manifold. (Car drivability remained unchanged). Replaced free of charge. This is a well known problem that has warranty extended to cover it out to 100k miles.
May 2017 68000 mi US $250	HID headlamp needed replacement
Sep 2020 95000 mi US $7000	Connecting rod endcap disintegration

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Iowa, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015 39500 mi US $500	Car started surging and losing power while driving. Wouldn't restart. Dealer replaced the in tank fuel pump & seal.
Jan 2018 74850 mi	Carbon cleaning of engine intake, replaced fuel injectors Mechanic found a code showing an intermittent misfire in cylinder 4. Car misfires when started from cold and then the misfire goes away. Mechanic said it could be fixed with a carbon cleaning but wasn't urgent so I will fix it soon.
Nov 2021 104000 mi US $100	Carbon cleaning, engine misfired and ran rough before it was done.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2015
Mar 2013 21000 mi	Coolant was low, dealer found the cooling system seals leaked. Replaced seals and water pump.
Sep 2014 48000 mi	Seals in engine degraded and coolant suddenly leaked out. Water pump and seals were replaced under warranty.
Mar 2015 53000 mi	Intake manifold replaced

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 31111 mi	Right after 30,000 miles check-up, check engine light came on, dealer replaced glow plug. Problem was considered fixed by dealer. Within days of previous repair, CEL came on again. Dealer replaced glow plug wiring harness. Problem considered fixed by dealer. 4th Time back to fix CEL. Replaced ECM (computer), Diesel Particulate Filter (2nd time, 1st time was at 14,500 miles approx) and Valve flap as part as a recall or tech bulletin. Est. parts and labor to date is just shy of price of car.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
Oct 2012 8200 mi	wind noise coming from right B-pillar small water leak coming from left A-pillar front passenger's safety belt buckle rattle

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2016
Jan 2012 40200 mi	2. Radio replacement (data was not updating) 3. TPMS repair (light would not go out after reset, software needed to be updated).
Apr 2012 26000 mi	TPMS sensor would not shut off. Something needed to be replaced. Something happened to the front passenger seat-back. It is damaged and needs to be replaced.
May 2013 52000 mi	The TPMS sensor would not go off.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2017
Jul 2013 43300 mi US $100	Diagnostic light called for error. Fixed by dealer
Oct 2013 45700 mi US $50	Oxygen sensor replaced
Aug 2014 55500 mi US $50	Replace right rear bearing
Feb 2015 60000 mi	left rear wheel bearing

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Louisiana, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017 92000 mi	Problem was diagnosed by dealer as likely being water in a vacuum line that, in unseasonably cold temperatures, froze and prevented delivery of fuel to the engine. The next day the weather was warmer and the car started and ran fine.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015 67000 mi	High Pressure Fuel System (HPFS) failure. Was covered by VW out of warranty, but normally is approximately $4,000 Replaced water pump due to slow leak. $318.00

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 12300 mi US $130	heat/AC blower relay.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
Mar 2014 94240 mi C $600	replace catalyst sensor
Feb 2016 130200 mi C $1500	Replace both front axles due to wear. Fixing vibration cause by axles.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
May 2015 56000 mi US $220	Leaking rear shock absorber.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Iowa, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2022
Jul 2012 6000 mi	The rear washer nozzle was leaking onto the rear window when not in use.
May 2015 37000 mi US $50	Front marker light on the driver's side started to come off the bumper. Body shop applied glue to the bracket that holds the light properly in place.
Jan 2017 58503 mi US $270	Replaced windshield, cracked across top. Caused by rock hitting the top edge of the windshield on the drivers side. Crack immediately spread almost to the rear view mirror mount.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - May 2024
Feb 2018 45260 mi C $400	Front wheel bearings
May 2024 88040 mi C $300	parking brake not working, parts replaced

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 25000 mi	Hose came loose, Dealer hooked hose back up, engine light returned to normal.

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States Apr 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2017 76183 mi US $53	Replaced front brake pads to eliminate squealing noise.
Sep 2017 82000 mi US $680	Rear wheel bearing wore out and destroyed speed sensor, triggering ABS, tire pressure, ESP and airbag lights. Check engine light came on, code indicated idle speed problem.
Apr 2018 87500 mi US $780	Horn didn't work, was replaced along with fuse and relay Vacuum pump
Aug 2018 90000 mi US $840	Left rear wheel bearing and tone wheel deteriorated and damaged ABS speed sensor, so both needed to be replaced. A nearly identical thing happened on the right rear 10 months before.

Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2018 - May 2021
Mar 2018 80500 mi US $150	Washer fluid pump had died and was replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Mar 2012 24000 mi	Car was not charging and battery light was on, called recovery who repaired the fault, it was down to a poor connection in the fusebox during manufacture.
Apr 2012 24300 mi £750	AC had failed due to a damaged ACC condenser as it was hit by a stone.

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Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018 77452 mi US $150	Starter

Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
Jan 2010 6000 mi	ground effects poor fit and finish
Apr 2012 39700 mi	replace mechatronics unit on transmission

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Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 15500 mi	We have had problems since the date of purchase with the engine reving up on it's own, and some incidents of stalling. The last trip in, a download had been issued from VW head for the computer and they thought that it may fix the problem.

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Volkswagen Golf in Hong Kong, China Dec 2010 - Sep 2013
Jul 2012 14260 mi	Shaking when engaging 2nd gear from 1st
Nov 2012 15900 mi $150	shaking when engaging 2nd gear malfunction of parking sensor
Jun 2013 17980 mi	Car could not move; transmission indicator flashed. Mechatronic unit had to be changed.

Volkswagen Golf in Israel Mar 2010 - Dec 2018
Jul 2010 1440 mi	Car stopped in the middle of a ride. towed, scanned- electrical problem. Fuel pump failure. Pump replaced. The dealer sent some fuel to check if this was the problem. Waiting to the resaults. I'm sure the fuel was OK.
Apr 2012 10120 mi	Vibration and noise in low gear. DSG clutches replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf in Malaysia Jun 2011 - May 2014
Jul 2011 24180 mi $500	Rattling sound from left rear door. Service fixed the absorber realign the bushes. 2nd issue rear cup holder accidentally open and stepped by my son, maybe the position is not quite right.
Dec 2011 31620 mi	the catalytic converter lit up. After servicing ok again, dealer advised that the fuel filter maybe dirty. question is why catalytic converter lights is lit up?
Dec 2012 51460 mi	Aircond fan faulty

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Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Apr 2010 - May 2016
Jun 2012 21000 mi	Replaced intake manifold due to bad sensor.
May 2013 28100 mi	The moon roof would work intermittently. They replaced the controller.

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2012 25000 mi	Auto Up function on driver window switch stopped working, replaced the window switches under warranty.
Sep 2012 28000 mi	Manifold intake replacement

Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012 39500 mi	Clutch was squeaking - replaced entire clutch assembly free
Nov 2012 39900 mi US $50	Intake manifold faulty (common problem on TSI engine). Replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2020
Jun 2012 22000 mi	Plastic clips that hold the trunk lid were broken off before car was purchased. Dealer installed new back trim under warranty
Oct 2012 23300 mi	Check engine light came on. Took it to VW of Van Nuys who stated that there was a broken rod in the intake manifold.
Nov 2012 24400 mi	Tire Pressure System needed to be reset as I was getting an indicator on my dash display
Oct 2016 56800 mi US $250	ECU fried from bench flash from 2014. Nothing physically wrong with the vehicle but CEL for EVAP Leak Detection was stuck on and would not go away, causing emissions to be failed. ECU swapped out for used part.

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2012 44000 mi	Intake Manifold fluttering--replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2014
Mar 2012 47000 mi US $235	ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Dealer maintained possession of car. Resolution pending.
Apr 2012 47000 mi US $1750	ECP light and Fuel system error N276 (High Pressure Fuel Pump sensor) replaced relay. Picked up car and EPC light still on. Replaced fuel pump, no success. replaced ECU, repair successful.

Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 78120 mi C $125	Check engine light on. Replaced intake manifold under manufacturer extended warranty. I have Paid for intake valve cleaning.
Nov 2017 103540 mi C $55	Parking brake was sticking on cold winter temperature
May 2018 108500 mi C $320	replaced one rear wheel bearing

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
May 2015 90000 mi US $400	Rear wheel bearing replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Louisiana, United States Jan 2010 - May 2012
Nov 2010 12000 mi	Replaced plastic trim surround on inside back light (hatch); pin that holds cargo cover broke off. Also performed scheduled 10,000 mile service under warranty (oil,filter, tire rotation).
Dec 2011 27000 mi US $175	#1 cylinder coil pack fried. Chose to have independent shop replace, rather than "dealing with dealer" nonsense.
May 2012 32000 mi	auto-down driver's window switch replaced. TPMS fault replaced sunglasses holder TSB for rattling FPS speaker.

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2017
Apr 2014 32500 mi US $350	Faulty ignition coil. One was replaced under warranty previously, this one was paid out of pocket.

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
Jan 2011 2800 mi	a while back before it got cold, my "check tire pressure" gauge became lit. The dealer mentioned service bulletin fix for this issue. Once the reflash was done the problem was resolved.
Aug 2011 7000 mi	The car was making a snapping/click noise sometimes when reversing and steering left. Tech found the transmission mount to be undertorqued and tightened it. The noise still occurs at times but less often and not as loud.

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2013
Sep 2011 8000 mi	3 windows out of 4 needed to be replaced. Front driver window was making noise. Front passenger window would not move up/down properly. Back passenger window totally broke and fell off track.
Aug 2013 34000 mi	Intake manifold replaced with wiring hardness
Nov 2013 35000 mi US $175	Battery died

Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2011 11780 mi	Plastic rad fan cracked and broke. Replaced with new fan.
Jan 2012 23560 mi	Loud thunk from driver's door when driving over potholes/broken pavement. Service tech also heard the noise on a test drive, replaced all the door clips, but door still makes exactly the same noise.
Apr 2012 24180 mi	Car went back twice for same door clunking problem. Still not fixed. Service dept. now thinks noise is coming from B-pillar area. Car will go back to shop again.
May 2012 24680 mi	Yet another day at the dealer and door clunk still not fixed. Dealer now says "they all do that". I'm done wasting time on this and will just live with it.
Oct 2018 89900 mi C $500	Replaced faulty intake manifold and did carbon cleaning
Mar 2022 112840 mi C $150	Secondary water pump was leaking. Replaced pump.

Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
Jun 2017 99000 mi US $116	Replaced turbo by-pass valve

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018 109000 mi US $5000	Cylinder would not hold compression, replaced whole engine

Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2013
Oct 2010 17000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitoring System light stayed on. It was a software glitch, a service bulletin item that was fixed.

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2013 59000 mi	check engine light --> intake manifold flap sensor bad - new intake manifold replaced under warranty (60k engine coverage)
Jan 2014 25500 mi US $136	One Ignition coil pack failed - all 4 replaced
Nov 2016 111000 mi US $350	Replaced Intake Manifold and fuel injectors due t misfiring
Sep 2017 122000 mi US $150	Starter motor died - replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2013
May 2010 5800 mi US $70	Radio sometimes doesn't change stations, requiring a power off. The driver's door needed to be adjusted to stop a rattle, and the sound deadening was adjusted.
Dec 2010 14000 mi	Musty smell coming from air conditioning/heater. System was disinfected and cabin filter was replaced per TSB
Dec 2011 24000 mi	The EPC light came on, and the gas mileage had dropped from the usual 25mpg to 15mpg. The throttle body was replaced under warranty. iPhone connectivity via the MDI system started dropping, and the phone was no longer charging, so the MDI cable was replaced.
Nov 2012 35400 mi	The heater was blowing cold air, and a TSB called for a new temperature sensor in the cabin. The leather steering wheel had bad stitching when the car was purchased, but more stitching came out from use. VW exchanged the old steering wheel for a new one.

Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2013
Oct 2010 8000 mi	All exterior door moldings were loose and had to be replaced. Steering wheel was misaligned from new. Dealer agreed to straighten steering wheel even though VW factory warranty excludes it.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2015
Dec 2011 22000 mi	Replaced stereo speaker in the rear door.
Jul 2013 37500 mi	Dealer replaced 2 faulty fuel injectors under warranty.
Dec 2013 42000 mi	Bad Oxygen sensor.
Oct 2014 48700 mi	Intake manifold replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Oct 2013
Dec 2010 11160 mi	Alternator harness split. Also attempted to fix rattles in interior, but unsuccessful.
Jul 2012 30160 mi	Radio antenna harness shorting, no AM radio function. Parts took one week to arrive, car out of service for total of 2 business days.
Oct 2013 44020 mi	The rattles were never fixed. The dealer did not seem inclined to deal with it and I learned to live with the rattles.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009 3000 mi	Replaced a piece of broken trim covering the driver's B-pillar and seatbelt exit.

Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2010 3000 mi	The iPod adapter quit working, and was replaced
Jun 2011 9000 mi	The Tire pressure monitor system was set to 50 psi and required some new software to fix it. They also did the 10000 mile service.
Mar 2012 18000 mi	The TPMS firmware reverted to an old incorrect version.
Nov 2012 26400 mi	The water pump was leaking so they replaced it
Apr 2013 30300 mi	The front o2 sensor stopped working they replaced it under warranty
Sep 2013 36000 mi US $280	Had to replace the battery's
Mar 2014 40000 mi	The turbo housing had a leak. They replaced it
Jun 2014 46000 mi US $5	The turbo banjo bolt was leaking antifreeze after they replaced the turbo so they tightened it and replaced oil plug to fix an oil leak
Sep 2016 68000 mi US $260	A coil pack failed
May 2018 87000 mi US $60	There were oil leaks on the top of the engine. The dealer wanted to replace the valve cover seal. I decided to try replacing the PCV valve instead.
Jul 2018 87000 mi	Check engine light came on, and I determined that it was a input manifold position sensor. The dealership replace the input manifold under warranty.
Dec 2021 111000 mi US $500	Water pump blew a hole so I replaced it with an aluminum one. Had to replace some hoses too. The temp sensor blew out and I had to re seat it. Also cleaned the intake of carbon deposits.
Feb 2022 113000 mi US $250	The Water pump developed a leak and I replaced the plastic one with a metal one. The housing on the temp sensor failed and I had to re-insert it and add coolant.
Mar 2022 113500 mi US $100	I had to replace the ignition housing as it failed.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2014
Mar 2010 2000 mi	Passenger door rattle near B-pillar
Jun 2010 6000 mi	Driver side B-pillar rattle
Nov 2011 20000 mi	Rattle noise from all the doors. Dealer changed the door seals. I see improvements for the driver side door but rear doors are still rattling. Driver side speaker replaced under warranty.
Aug 2014 49300 mi	Valve cover

Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009	Oil pan heater malfunctioned and blew up my external socket on my house. Dealer replaced oil pan heater.
Dec 2009 341 mi	Oil pan heater failure. Required replacement by dealer. Covered by warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - May 2018
Mar 2012 33000 mi	Whole heating unit replaced. Software updated for new AC control unit to work with new heater/ac unit. One car key was not working. Replaced with new key.
May 2014 83800 mi	During routine maintenance the dealer shorted out the amplifier. They had to order a new one which was not available here in the States. Had to wait for 3 1/2 weeks so they could ship a replacement from Germany!!
Apr 2016 105200 mi US $1036	Crankshaft Oil Leak. Removed and replaced oil seal.
Mar 2017 108000 mi US $400	One ignition coil malfunctioned, all 4 replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Nov 2019
Sep 2011 25420 mi	Wastegate rattle retention clip
Feb 2012 31000 mi	Lower control arm bushings needed replacement.
Oct 2012 40300 mi	cam sensor failed, causing repeated engine stalling, and needed to be ordered/replaced. driver's side window button failed, needed replacement.
Mar 2014 58280 mi	Fuel injector began failing, needed to be replaced.
Jun 2014 63240 mi C $100	Turbo bypass valve failed and needed to be replaced.
Oct 2015 84200 mi C $400	Rear washer fluid dispenser stopped working. +Replaced burnt-out front accent light bulb.
Mar 2016 92380 mi C $500	Some kind of valve was misfunctioning.
Sep 2016 98580 mi C $3500	Intake manifold failure, leaking oil seal, decarbonization. Snapped rear coil.
Nov 2016 99280 mi C $3200	Leaking front oil seals. Failed wheel bearing.
Apr 2017 102920 mi C $1800	Replace both headlight bulbs
Apr 2018 115940 mi C $100	Hub deterioration due to rust required work.

Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015
Nov 2013 45000 mi	Intake manifold needed to be replaced. The warantee was extended on the part because Volkswagen had noticed a lot of these parts failing.
Feb 2014 46300 mi US $200	Coil went bad in cylinder 1. It was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2014
Jun 2011 14000 mi US $250	Severed wire to the ABS control system.
Jun 2014 37000 mi US $300	Ignition coil failure on cylinder 3, causing misfire and cylinder deactivation. Replaced plugs/coils on all 4 cylinders.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Jul 2011 20000 mi	Fuel intake valve deficiency Engine failure. Cylinder misfire.
Jan 2012	Engine failure. Another cylinder misfire.
Mar 2012 33000 mi	Engine failure. Cylinder misfire. Same cylinder as July trip.

Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 23000 mi	intake manifold replaced and injector seals replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2014
Apr 2011 10000 mi	Tire Pressure Sensor monitor light malfunction.
Dec 2011 17000 mi	Intake manifold-2 leaks

Volkswagen Golf in Arkansas, United States May 2010 - Dec 2010
Aug 2010 18000 mi	fuel pump went out at 15,100 miles
Dec 2010 24000 mi	intake had to be replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2016
May 2014 48400 mi US $300	sensor in exhaust system

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2018
May 2014 30000 mi US $200	Hose for rear window spray nozzle was leaking.
Jan 2018 75000 mi US $250	Replaced upper timing belt cover due to oil leak.

Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2013
May 2010 2480 mi	(DSG GTI) Started the car, "D" was flashing, pulled away and would not shift past 2nd. "S" mode also showed flashing "S". Pulled over, shut off engine, waited 20 seconds, turned back on, no problem. Replaced the mechatron.
Sep 2010 6820 mi	Took the car in to have the rear washer nozzle fixed. They had the parts as I had already called in. Took less than an hour
Sep 2011 20460 mi	Squeak from the center console, needed to tighten a few screws. Quebec Roads are like tank traps.
Jul 2012 29120 mi	Window would not roll up or down with the switch. Something inside snapped

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2015
Sep 2010 11000 mi	Bluetooth module intermittently failed.
Dec 2010 17000 mi	Fuel pump did not hold high enough pressure in the system when car was off, resulting in difficulty or inability to start the car after sitting for multiple hours.
Dec 2011 31000 mi US $180	Lower side window moldings warped
Sep 2012 36000 mi	Front bumper became misaligned, no accident involved
Mar 2013 39000 mi	Rear hatch washing system leak
Jul 2013 40000 mi US $150	Battery would not hold charge water pump was leaking
Oct 2014 63200 mi US $600	High pressure fuel pump
Feb 2015 69000 mi US $1300	Timing chain tensioner failure

Volkswagen Golf in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2017
Jun 2010 6000 mi	re-coded tire pressure monitor system
Sep 2011 21000 mi	front passenger door squeek. Dealership greased front door latch mechanism.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015
Sep 2010 2000 mi	Tire pressure sensor repaired.
Jun 2011 8000 mi	Tpms showed a tire problem even when all tires were fine. Software update fixed the problem.
Nov 2013 27000 mi	Water pump replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2012
Jun 2010 5000 mi	slight ticking sound from B pillar - felt placed behind trim

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Aug 2011
May 2011 16520 mi	oxygen sensor replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Aug 2011
Feb 2011 30800 mi US $30	Rear armrest repaired under warranty. Also had brake light replaced.
Aug 2011 42000 mi US $300	Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed

Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2013
Aug 2010 9000 mi	TPMS sensor stopped working. Dealer reported that a reset of the TPMS sensor fixed problem. Problem has not reoccurred.
Sep 2010 10000 mi	TPMS sensor acting up again. Dealer serviced recall related to issue during routine maintenance trip. Problem solved - again.
Mar 2013 52000 mi	Defective intake manifold runner evidenced by check engine light. Covered under powertrain warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013
Apr 2012 32000 mi	Had to replace intake manifold. Covered under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in Arizona, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
Oct 2012 32000 mi	Leaking fuel injector. Car wouldn't start.
Nov 2012 32000 mi	Two days after getting a fuel injector fixed the car died on me and threw another CEL. It was determined to be a Cam timing sensor. In all, the car stayed at dealer for 1 week. Fixed under warranty. Radio stopped working. Nothing would play at all. One day before taking it to the dealer, my battery died, at which point the radio started working again. Radio software was updated under warranty. As mentioned before, the battery died at about the same time I had problems with the radio. Battery replaced; considered normal wear, so not covered under warranty. $182 at dealership.

Volkswagen Golf in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2012
Mar 2011 15400 mi	Replaced headlight. Light bulbs - headlight or took more than 10 minutes to change, repair

Volkswagen Golf in Tennessee, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2015
Aug 2010 5000 mi	Rear washer nozzle leaks when the fluid shifts toward the back of the car...when accelerating. Parts ordered, will replace when they arrive. Have a rattle coming from the hatch area. Dealership was successful in removing the rattle but now after a month it seems to be slowly coming back a little bit at a time.

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011 21000 mi	Intake Manifold not working properly. Had CEL and rough idle. CEL started on a very hot day (100+ deg), then disappeared then came back. Intake manifold replaced in its entirety at dealer cost (even with aftermarket intake and ECU reflash).

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021 104160 mi C $450	External mirror adjustment switch failed. The piping for the rear window washer broke.
Nov 2021 107880 mi C $750	Fuel injector #3 failed.
Feb 2022 114331 mi C $955	Rear main seal leaking, leading to vacuum leak at idle. Code P2187 thrown. Injector 1 failed. Replaced injectors 2 and 4 as insurance in addition to injector 1.

Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2016
Jun 2013 39000 mi US $150	Passenger side front stabilizer mount went bad and was replaced
Sep 2015 56000 mi US $400	Oil drain plug stripped. Unable to remove plug from oil pan. New lower oil pan was required.
Oct 2015 56500 mi US $300	Solenoid on engine/fuel evaporative/purge system failed.
Mar 2016 60000 mi US $65	Hood strut/piston failed, making it difficult to close hold completely. Purchased new strut/piston from dealer and easily installed it myself. Lubricated hood hinges with WD 40. Repair was successful.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2018
Nov 2013 28600 mi	Had to replace a steering control module, it was technically not under warranty but after a call to VW customer care to review the situation VW made a decision to cover the repair costs Intake manifold replaced under warranty
Jan 2014 28300 mi	water pump was leaking and replaced under powertrain warranty at no charge
Jul 2018 73000 mi US $1400	Carbon buildup cleaning. Not fixed.

Volkswagen Golf in Kansas, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2011 19000 mi	Driver side window switches for front windows were loose. Replaced at dealership under original warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Sep 2013 - May 2017
Mar 2015 45000 mi	Check engine light. Replaced intake manifold.

Volkswagen Golf in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2016
Sep 2015 36000 mi US $1	Blown horn fuse, easily rectified.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 39000 mi	intake manifold Windows squealing Main seal went out

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2018
Aug 2012 34000 mi US $8700	Main crankshaft bolt had come loose and was allowing too much mechanical movement. engine removed and bottom end cleaned/flushed and rebuilt under warranty
Sep 2013 48000 mi US $3600	Lifter sticking and valve/sensor communication problem affecting timing. Engine head removed/rebuilt with valves and intake butterfly replaced. Butterfly valve replacement =cause and common problem according to VW
Aug 2016 92000 mi US $50	Door panel partially removed for full window control switch access. Drivers side clips had broken and needed replacement

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
May 2014 58600 mi	cam shafts issue. timing belt replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Apr 2017
May 2016 113000 mi US $60	2010 GTIs have defective turbo diverter valves, nothing serious as you can safely drive after it throws the code (I drove it for a month). It's an easy DIY fix and an updated valve is only about $60. Took me about 30 min to change.

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States - Dec 2009
Dec 2009 7000 mi	TPMS sensor went out.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
Sep 2010 6500 mi	TMPS light indicated tire pressure issue; indicator reset through supposed recall software update
Mar 2011 13700 mi	CEL, intake manifold replaced. Vacuum hose was incorrectly attached. check engine came on within one day of pick up. Had to make a second trip. replaced intake manifold

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States May 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013 50000 mi	check engine light came on. dealer diagnosed problem with intake manifold, for which a bulletin was sent out extending warranty for this to 100,000 miles. repair was done but took the entire day. 3rd time since purchase with same issue.

Volkswagen Golf in Louisiana, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011 11000 mi	Had a squeak in the back hatch area couldt reproduce for dealer. Sunglasses holder won't close dealer ordered new part but hasn't called back to replace it yet.

Volkswagen Golf in Kentucky, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011 21000 mi	Noticed turbo rattle. When I brought it in for routine maitenance I mentioned it to my advisor. They found the TSB and made arrangements to order the parts. But I never got around to fixing it.

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - May 2013
Aug 2010 1000 mi	Passenger seat recline switch. Fix noisy front passenger door.
Sep 2012 26000 mi US $200	Battery replaced

Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2018
Oct 2011 12200 mi	Dealer reset Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor control module to eliminate constant low tire pressure light which was inaccurate since all tires were at recommended inflation pressure.
Apr 2012 16000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitoring System had to be reset by the dealer again. This is the second time this has occurred.
Apr 2013 23200 mi	Driver's door lock master switch quit functioning. Part replaced under warranty, but car was at dealer over a weekend waiting for the part to arrive.
Jun 2016 60000 mi	Chronic Check Engine Light for past 12,000 miles. Dealer replaced intake manifold and sensor (cause of problem) with a special warranty for this issue, even though the car is three years out of warranty.
Jul 2017 71574 mi US $1500	TPMS system reporting low tire pressure, even though all were properly topped up. After days of diagnostic tests, one of the two electronic monitoring control modules was replaced, which solved the issue.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013 25200 mi US $238	Ran out of battery right after 3 years. No warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2015 47700 mi	Faulty fuel gauge, it would drop to empty at 1/2 tank. Fuel sensor replaced.
Dec 2016 75020 mi C $350	Exhaust flap fixed
Nov 2017 91140 mi	Emmissions modification completed by VW for TDI settlement. Replaced a glow plug harness as part of TDI settlement agreement warranty.

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Volkswagen Golf in Victoria, Australia Mar 2011 - Dec 2016
May 2011 10540 mi A $200	Doors move within seals when going over surfaces that cause body to twist. Read most roads. Sound is rubbing/squeaking. Adjustments made by shop have deceased sounds but they are stillbthere. Other friends with golfs do not have this proble Speedometer is inaccurate by 9 km/h. This means that constant calculations need to be made when driving rather than focussing on road conditions and traffic. Also means that my warranty will run out early by 9,000km. Unacceptable.
Jan 2012 83660 mi A $500	Doors and their seals adjusted and rubbing noise now gone.
Sep 2012 31000 mi A $160	wooshing sound from passenger footwell under acceleration. Almost sounds as though there is a hole in the firewall. Told that they all do that.
Apr 2013 50600 mi	AC compressor failure according to VW dealer. Independent dealer could not find problem so will be interesting to see of dealer is correct. Replaced compressor
Sep 2014 80600 mi A $1600	secondary water pump secondary water pump replaced
Sep 2015 111600 mi A $50	Low beam headlight bulb holder melted and so I replaced. (Replaced other side about a year ago)
Dec 2016 117800 mi A $1200	intake manifold needed replacing as sub unit containing faulty intake sensor could not be replaced separately

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Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2017
Jun 2016 47000 mi US $700	Compressor for AC motor

Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2016
Oct 2010 11000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction caused the warning light to come on despite tires having proper pressure.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
Aug 2016 99700 mi US $1100	CR diesel intake manifold sensor failure code P2015

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2016
Mar 2010 5000 mi	Passenger side windshield, door pillar, dash board corner broken during inspection sticker application. Although small, damage was conspicuous due to the high quality standard of this cars interior finish and appointments.
May 2014 70000 mi US $35	A/C Evaporator senseor malfunction. A/C compressor failed. Removed and replaced compressor

Volkswagen Golf in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013 29000 mi US $350	glow plug sensor went bad
Dec 2013 31000 mi	Battery failure, no longer held charge-- replacement needed
Jul 2015 40500 mi US $400	Glow plug needed replacing.

Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2015 120500 mi US $1750	Turbo Failure. Also routine maintenance of timing belt.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2017
Jul 2012 23000 mi	Replaces dashboard fan control unit to fix an electrical fault that caused the fan to adjust itself.
Feb 2015 48600 mi US $100	Reduced fuel economy
Jul 2016 70700 mi US $12	2 of 4 rear subframe bolts fell out due to an independent shop not torquing them properly when removing a row bar. Dealer replaced bolts

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011 12000 mi	Coolant leak. Dealer replaced coolant reservoir.
Oct 2011 19300 mi	Coolant leak. Had to top off 1x/month. Replaced water pump. TSB: Frozen Intercooler Kit installed.
Jun 2012 27000 mi	Massive fuel leak. Fuel line came loose from fitting while driving on highway, and then leaked 4 gallons of fuel before I could get off highway and shut down engine. Coated engine compartment, underside of car, and rear hatch/window.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
Nov 2009 1000 mi	alignment creaky door / dash
Dec 2009 950 mi	creaky door alarm not working properly creaky door alarm not working properly
Feb 2010 3000 mi	problem still exists! clicking noise from doors
Mar 2011 8000 mi	finally - it seems they've fixed the door (pillar) noise.

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jul 2017
Jan 2013 103540 mi	EGR valve restricted movement. Replaced the whole valve.
May 2013 114700 mi C $300	AC compressor died, I bought a used compressor from Ebay and the Dealer installed it for me.
Nov 2013 128340 mi C $200	Liquid in the IC hose, liquid in the engine
Apr 2014 138220 mi	Rear passenger wheel bearing died
Jun 2014 144460 mi C $850	Diesel temp sensor in the high pressure fuel line
Apr 2015 160960 mi C $1000	EGR flap stuck in position, they had to replace EGR system.
Aug 2015 166160 mi C $1500	Driver side ball bearings needed replacement too.
Dec 2015 171740 mi	Inter cooler icing caused water in the cylinders. Dealer removed water, VW canada approved new inter cooler to be installed.
Mar 2016 174220 mi C $200	Middle rear break light panel was corroded. I have asked them to check the performance of AC as well.

Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2012
Oct 2009 1000 mi	Bad O2 Sensors (front and rear) within 20 miles of driving the car from the lot new. Had to return for diagnosis, no parts available, parts ordered.
Nov 2009 2300 mi	Return trip for O2, parts installed 2000 miles after problem appeared
Apr 2010 9000 mi	Low tire pressure warning light came on. All tires were properly inflated. Dealer checked the car and said there was an incorrect setting in the computer, and reset it. Problem has not reappeared (in 1,200 miles since).

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 2000 mi	O2 sensor #2 defective. No part available. Part ordered but not installed Sensor R & R
Mar 2010 5000 mi	Broken interior hatch cover hanger. Dealer ordered part for installation under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2016
Sep 2011 27000 mi	Shifter Squeaked when shifting.
Dec 2014 80000 mi US $123	Replaced original battery with new factory battery. A little negotiation got me a better price than an aftermarket battery.
Feb 2016 92000 mi	Radiator has small design or installation flaw. Metal wire keeper on the plastic fan support can rub a minuscule hole then press against the tube and stop the leak at low pressure. Rad comes in and out from the bottom of the car.

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2017
Sep 2015 67000 mi US $85	CEL came on and generic code given was "EMISSIONS MALFUNCTION P0472". A sensor that is part of the emissions system went bad upon further investigation. Swapped the old sensor out for a new one and problem solved.
Oct 2015 67700 mi	The car's footwells were really damp and the headliner began to sag. The interior also started smelling really musty. The drains for the sunroof ended up being clogged so we unclogged them.
Nov 2015 69600 mi US $650	Turned on the car and had four warning lights flashing in the dashboard. After looking online, I found out that the ABS control module went bad. We replaced it but could not get the ECU to accept the new part because i don't know how to code
Jan 2016 71800 mi US $249	The headliner had fallen from previous issue with the sunroof drains. We got it replaced with OEM material.

Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2016
Nov 2009 1000 mi	Exhaust/Emissions leak
Dec 2009 1000 mi	Bad Oxygen sensors and EGR. Random problem with 2010 VW diesels.
Aug 2012 25000 mi	steering wheel electronics died, no horn etc. Stering wheel module replaced.
Jan 2013 33000 mi US $52	Engine light flashed 3 times. Dealer found fault code relating to loose connection on throttle body.
Feb 2013 33800 mi	Intercooler frozen. Dealer replaced with updated part.
May 2013 37300 mi	Low tire air light was on but no tires were low, computer needed to be reset.
Jan 2014 32800 mi	bad thermal valve in intercooler. intercooler froze up.
Feb 2014 50600 mi	Intercooler icing issue. Second time this happened, this time the dealer installed the new thermostat sensor update.
Jun 2016 84000 mi US $940	Throttle valve replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013 13000 mi US $170	left front wheel bearing became noisy and was replaced. VW paid 2/3 partial warranty, my share was $170

Volkswagen Golf in Utah, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2017
Aug 2011 14000 mi	TPMS light flashing for 1 minute, then steady. No indicated warning in MFI. Dealer "reset" TPMS system.

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Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2014
Dec 2009 1000 mi	Faulty Oxygen Sensor. Replaced Oxygen Sensor Driver's side door panel replaced due to arriving from factory with wrong color panel.
Nov 2011 17600 mi	Software update

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Aug 2017
Jul 2010 20200 mi	Cracked manifold to intercooler Particulate Filter wouldn't regenerate, filter not warrantied , normally serviced at 180,000 km but appeared when the manifold cracked, VW insisted cracked manifold and defective particulate filter not related. VW covered full repair cost.
Mar 2013 83700 mi C $180	Wire connected to glow plug needed replacing. Engine light still on. Told that replacing glow plug should eliminate the error codes, but that nothing wrong with the glow plug. So didn't pay to replace it.
Nov 2014 119660 mi C $2000	Fuse overheated and burnt fuse box. Caused lighting system to malfunction. Traced issue to glow plug. Changed glow plug, replaced burnt fuse box and fuse.
Jan 2015 124000 mi C $100	Battery died. Replaced battery.
Oct 2015 140820 mi C $3500	Transmission failed
Nov 2015 143220 mi C $1000	Replace failed rad fan and damaged radiator Replaced seized exhaust flap motor
Dec 2016 166780 mi C $700	Faulty Exhaust Manifold Body was replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2015 70060 mi C $300	one seized rear caliper
May 2017 83700 mi C $200	Rear drivers side had noisy bearing. Replaced hub/bearing assembly

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States May 2016 - Nov 2017
May 2016 55000 mi US $327	Left front wheel speed sensor failed
Sep 2017 70905 mi US $245	Right rear wheel speed sensor replaced Snow flap control box (actuator) replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 3000 mi	Coolant warning light came on. Coolant was low. Dealer said it had not been topped off on dealer prep. They topped it off. No further problems.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2018
Oct 2012 28300 mi	Installed Bluetooth module as specified by class action settlement.
Mar 2014 41000 mi US $500	Diagnosed and replaced failed exhaust differential sensor due to MIL light in dashboard.
Mar 2015 49000 mi	Engine failed to turn over - replaced aging battery.
May 2015 49300 mi	A/C fan only worked on highest speed - replaced blower motor regulator/resistor.
Jan 2016 48500 mi US $60	Fixed water leakage through window regulator by installing new bolts that hold it tight to the door.
Feb 2016 51600 mi US $208	Replaced boost hose due to poor connection to intercooler, causing oil leak.
May 2017 60636 mi	EGR flow insufficient OBD code was reported. Dealer determined both DP and EGR filters needed replaced. Entire catalytic converter appears to have been replaced, under federal emissions warranty (8 yr/80K miles).

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 2000 mi	Car would not start due to loose ground wire.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2017
Sep 2012 26000 mi	Turn signal won't flash 3 times when pressed lightly--needed to reprogram module.
Mar 2014 38000 mi US $150	Engine light came on. Car was very slow to accelerate. Dealer said car went into engine protection mode. I had not driven car for over one month before this happened.
Feb 2015 49900 mi US $340	The oxygen sensor which is after catalytic converter needed replacement.

Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
Mar 2012 29760 mi	check engine but no apparent trouble, dealer replace something emission related in the exhaust system (motor flap?)
May 2015 66900 mi C $350	Diesel filter leaked need replacing the filter housing. & filter.
Jul 2016 82240 mi	Check engine light, loss power, Intercooler had to be replaced.
Nov 2016 84320 mi C $2000	Turbo went out, lost of power and car was running rough

Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2016
Mar 2011 20000 mi	Tire pressure monitoring system flashing warning when tire pressure was correct
Jul 2015 80500 mi US $600	Bad refrigerant control valve, after more than 2 years of intermittent AC decided to have it fixed
May 2016 89900 mi US $1000	Exhaust temp sensor replaced, 7 hours labor.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2011 - Nov 2016
Feb 2011 7500 mi	Rear washer dribbled after use. A new valve was inserted. I told the dealer that rear washer nozzle dribbles after use. I was told this is normal. A call to VW of NA confirmed that this is not normal. The car is going back to the dealer to be fixed.
Mar 2013 41000 mi	They had to replace a defective thermostat.
Jul 2014 57500 mi US $100	A wire that pulls the sunroof open snapped. This caused much damage to the entire sunroof motor assembly. Had to take apart the headliner and replace lots and lots of parts. The extended warranty paid for $1,400 of the $1,500 repair.
Aug 2015 81700 mi US $100	The rear passenger window regulator went bad. The lock/unlock switch on the driver's door stopped working.
Dec 2015 90000 mi	Hose for the rear washer was brittle and cracked. Needed to be replaced. One of the two key fobs stopped working. The dealer replaced it.

Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2017
Jan 2012 36000 mi	TPMS failure
Apr 2012 41000 mi US $30	Carbon build up caused CEL to come on
Aug 2014 87000 mi US $100	Compressor failed
Dec 2014 92000 mi US $100	Glow plug failed
Apr 2015 98200 mi US $600	Replaced battery

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Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Apr 2010 - Dec 2014
Jun 2010 1000 mi	car broke down on journey, suddenly started to judder severely. At same time the engine warning light came on (catalytic convertor light). Car had to be recovered 1 mile to home then 5 miles to garage, not driveable. Injector No3 replaced. engine straining, seemed to be misfiring - symtoms a bit like dirty petrol. DSG software update today - seems improved, jury still out!
Mar 2011 7000 mi	button snapped off parcel shelf support. Trim replaced inside boot as the button was integrated into trim (not possible to just replace the button). Car returned with broken head rest so will be going back for that repair!
Dec 2014 37000 mi	something wrong with gearbox. Unable to fix. Will have to go back to garage Jan/Feb

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Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Mar 2010 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 45000 mi £500	oil leaks

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Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Dec 2011 - Jan 2014
Nov 2012 47600 mi	Clutch failed on DSG gearbox.
Dec 2013 67000 mi £250	EGR valve failure due to internal blockage. Complete unit replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Sep 2018
Sep 2015 60760 mi C $130	Sway bar replaced after starting to get nosy. Parts and labour was 130 CAD. All running smooth now.
Dec 2015 63240 mi C $300	Left driveshaft changed in a small garage. Car was shaking from left to right (sideways). No vibration in the steering wheel. Vibration more present during acceleration, less present when coasting.
May 2017 81840 mi C $262	The transmission would make a hard knock when shifting in and out of Park, Drive ..etc. The knocking went away after 10-15 minutes of driving, disappearing completely. The dealer said the issue was two wires from the transmission body valve that were disconnected. They repaired them and it runs smooth now.
Jul 2017 83080 mi C $250	Replaced front brake pads and rotors

Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - May 2021
Oct 2015 46300 mi US $68	Update computer

Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2013
Feb 2012 41420 mi	heater fan replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2017
Nov 2016 83000 mi US $250	Horn replaced

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015
Oct 2010 2000 mi	Defects on TPM software. Reflashed the software fixed it.
Sep 2012 11000 mi	Bad airbag sensor in passenger seat.
May 2013 13900 mi	Transmission sensor malfunctioning.

Volkswagen Golf in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jun 2010 - Aug 2015
Sep 2010 1860 mi	Auxiliary input for radio did not work. Dealer reprogrammed unit and fixed problem.
Dec 2010 3100 mi	Small paint chip on edge of drivers door. Repaired under warranty.
Feb 2011 4120 mi	Service light came on much earlier than expected. Dealer reset, no problems with car.
Apr 2013 17760 mi	Power door lock on driver side would not unlock doors. While repairing power door lock, dealer broke driver side exterior door latch.
Sep 2014 26660 mi C $150	Fuel filter leaking.

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2021
Dec 2010 4000 mi	rear windshield wiper makes scraping noise - arm replaced and still making scraping sound
Dec 2011 7000 mi	The shifter needed to be replaced - the D in Drive did not light up - I initially went and dealer told me I had to wait until light was entirely out - it was replaced
Mar 2012 8000 mi	faulty secondary air pressure sensor replaced
Nov 2012 11200 mi	Tire pressure sensor monitor went on - took to dealer and found a nail in tire - fixed that but all codes had to be reprogrammed - took 2 1/2 hours
Jan 2014 12700 mi US $205	Battery failed and replaced
Feb 2015 19000 mi US $400	check engine light had come on. dealer replaced ignition coils and spark plugs
Mar 2015 19000 mi US $150	one of the TPMS failed and was replaced - TPMS light stayed on and tire pressures were correct

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2022
May 2012 10700 mi	Fixed snapped rear hatch cover hook.
Apr 2014 23300 mi	Radiator replaced under warranty. Leaking at seams evidently.
Nov 2014 27989 mi US $50	Sunroof would not close. Motor replaced. Sunroof would not close. Motor replaced.
Oct 2021 67500 mi	Seepage at vacuum pump - replaced pump

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Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2017
Sep 2016 83700 mi C $400	Back window would not open.

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Feb 2016 59520 mi C $425	Two knock sensors replaced. Check engine warning prompted the visit.

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 70680 mi C $900	Intake manifold replaced. Carbon build-up

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 61380 mi C $1200	Water Pump Leak Crank Case Valve - PCV Unit

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Nov 2016
Jul 2010 3100 mi	Sunroof solar shade was jamming. head liner was dropped and part was realigned fixing jam.
Mar 2011 10540 mi C $120	Vacuum leak
Feb 2013 45880 mi	Faulty coil pack
Apr 2016 118800 mi C $400	Cam follower replaced
Oct 2016 129460 mi C $2300	Timing chain tensioner failed

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Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2017
Aug 2010 2000 mi	New vehicle warranty check-up. Rattling/poprock-in-a-tin-can noise when the car is accelerating at around 2.5k-3k RPM. Mechanic noted the problem. Later service adviser says the problem is from turbo spooling and thus normal.
Feb 2017 61000 mi US $4200	Found water puddle inside car. Turns out some seal inside door panel was cracked, leaking water inside the car. Had to replace the whole carpet and carpet padding.
Mar 2017 61000 mi US $250	dealer broke my windshield. replaced. car wont start. jumped and drove around. wont start next day. went into shop replacing battery.

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012 35000 mi	Clutch and flywheel replaced due to faulty combo throw-out bearing / slave cylinder. Known issue on forums; had to stand firm with dealer to obtain repair under warranty.
Jul 2015 106592 mi US $300	Check engine light code lit; indicated faulty intake manifold (already replaced under warranty). Dealer replaced at no cost. While manifold was removed, requested walnut shell blasting of carbon buildup ontop of valves, paid out of pocket.
Jul 2017 155000 mi US $750	Intake manifold needed replacement (already replaced 2x under warranty). Cleaned intake plenum, valves, and ports during replacement.
Nov 2017 160000 mi US $1200	PCV valve apparently failed in the open position, sending boost pressure into engine crankcase, subsequently damaging the rear seal gasket between the engine and the transmission. Failed rear seal was admitting excess air into combustion ratio causing engine to revert to high idle fuel mapping. Transmission needed to be removed to replace seal, replaced clutch as a preventative maintenance.
Jan 2018 160000 mi US $200	Replaced leaking coolant flange

Volkswagen Golf in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
Apr 2012 5300 mi	A/C compressor did not engage. Refrigerant drain and refill.
Oct 2013 26000 mi	Oil drain plug hole stripped. Happened during dealership oil change. Leaked oil in garage. Dealership replaced oil pan.

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
Jul 2016 48000 mi US $200	Rear main seal replaced

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
Jan 2011 14500 mi	Window seal and channel were faulty and dealer replaced them. Made wind noise and rattles go away.
Dec 2011 18000 mi	Door rattle in my passenger door that wouldn't go away. Pasadena VW claimed to not hear it and VW Alhambra claimed they fixed it but they did not. I had to take the panel off myself and line the inside with memory foam. Its fixed now. FU VW
Sep 2013 36000 mi	Sunroof stopped closing. Replaced actuator switch. Sunroof failure at 36k miles. Thats the power of german engineering

Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2016
Dec 2009 2000 mi	big air/wind noise noticed from driver's door seal. Dealer adjusted door, noise still there but not as bad.
Jun 2010 12000 mi	rear washer dribbles/leaks fluid under hard acceleration onto back windshield. VW has TSB issued, dealership ordered new kit and repaired. Still leaks a little 4 weeks later. Not worth going back to dealer over. Have complained twice now for air/wind noise common to Mk 6 2 door Golfs/GTI. Dealer adjusted striker plate, reduced temporarily but noise/air leak still present and noticeble at speed, in tunnel, etc.
Sep 2010 13000 mi	Water pump failed at 13,000 miles. Dealer found problem, replaced under warranty. Apparently this is a known issue with the Mk 6 platform as well.
Sep 2013 51000 mi	water pump failed. third one in 50,000 miles. dealer replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2019
May 2010 1490 mi	Tire Pressure Monitoring System read improper pressure on the ECU. I could have taken it to the dealer for this, but instead i fixed the issue with a VAG-COM device. no work performed. TPMS sensor is bad after manually checking tire pressure for all wheels including spare. haven't brought to dealer - may fix with VAG-COM according to online sources. Edit: fixed with VAG-COM device i've noticed since owning the car, day 1. the rear windshield washer nozzle leaks on occasion of hard acceleration. Although it's not serious, i'm planning on notifying my VW dealer on my first free maintenance appointment.
Sep 2010 12000 mi	Rear windshield washer drip. Fixed under warranty.
Jan 2011 19000 mi	It was diagnosed that the electronic module on the passenger-side door failed. It needed to be replaced, so the part was ordered and I took the car back. Electronic module of passenger-side door replaced Dealer failed to properly code new module. Third trip to reflash it.
Mar 2013 62000 mi US $150	Rough cold start, hesitation when cold. MIL on. Misfires in all cyl. Replaced all coilpacks, then all spark plugs (due at 60k maintenance anyway). Needed hard driving to almost fully resolve. Suspect carbon build-up, need to pull manifold check.
Oct 2014 81800 mi	A week after replacing the fuel filter the fuel sender (feed) line retaining clip failed. A new fuel line needed to be installed. Carbon build up in the intake ports and intake manifikd Intake manifold flapper error code thrown. the intake manifold was replaced under complimentary extended warranty for this part, specifically.
Feb 2015 86000 mi US $60	For light bulb replacement
Nov 2017 112000 mi US $400	Accessory belt replaced, glazed, but did not break
Feb 2018 115000 mi US $800	The intake Manifold was replaced under an extended warranty for powertrain, and a carbon cleaning was also needed.The upper timing chain cover was also leaking, so i had that replaced as well.
Aug 2018 119224 mi US $30	driver's window switch stopped being able to perform the one-touch-up for the driver's side window. replaced the whole switch on the door ($16 part online, $10 shipping). Used interior trim tools, took about 10 minutes. Far easier than i thought it would be.
Mar 2019 125392 mi US $200	I was having a slight whistle coming from the car for cold starts in colder weather. A common failure point that could cause significant oil leaks is the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. I had an issue with an upper timing chain cover oil leak last year and this whistle had me a little concerned since i didn't want more oil leaks, especially not the rear main seal. I changed the PCV out of piece of mind and the slight whistle is now gone. No codes and no leaks at the time of the change.

Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 51460 mi C $60	Rear hatch liner had become loose as clips had been bent. Dealer refastened it, but still a bit loose. Will replace fully down the road.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
Dec 2014 54000 mi US $500	a leak developed in the valve cover gasket seeping into the spark plug coil. Misfiring and weak acceleration
Jun 2015 61000 mi US $300	another valve gasket leaking oil plus needed new plugs

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2014
Dec 2011 30000 mi	Stuck open injector
Jul 2013 60800 mi	hole in intake manifold

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2017
Oct 2012 20500 mi	Coolant kept getting low despite refilling. Took in for a warranty peek: leaking water pump. About 7 hours to repair via replacing part.
Jun 2013 32000 mi	Faulty switches for power windows.
Nov 2014 50000 mi US $170	Failed dome light assembly was leaching battery power constantly. Switches were unreliable when car was new, so was apparently just a matter of time.
Apr 2015 54500 mi US $75	Corroded contacts kept rear turn signal from functioning. Corrosion worn down to repair.
Nov 2016 71000 mi US $3000	Water pump died (2nd time). PCV valve, cutoff valve, vacuum pump, drive belt and accessory belt replacement.
Jan 2017 51000 mi US $800	Timing chain and tensioner replacement. PCV valve failed (it's was under replacement part warranty), camshaft bearing bridge replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2016
Oct 2010 8000 mi	TPMS sensor light illuminated. Reprogrammed TPMS software with download.
Jun 2012 26000 mi	Replaced intake manifold due to intake runner sensor faults.

Volkswagen Golf in Alaska, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2020
Nov 2010 5000 mi	Door seal replaced
Mar 2013 22000 mi	Rear window washer line cracked.
Nov 2013 26000 mi US $410	Dashboard passenger side blower motor replaced.
Jan 2015 40200 mi US $575	Scanned Faults, found fault for throttle valve control malfunction. Found TSB for repinning throttle body due to excessive resistance at throttle body connection. Repinned throttle body with new wires and new connector.
Apr 2017 44042 mi US $462	Hole in rear washer fluid line. Removed section of washer fluid line and replaced. Replaced parts: 1J0955875P - (2)Couple Piece @ $21.84 each, 1J0955875R - (2)Couple Piece @ $18.75 each, 1J0955751D - (2)Tubing @ $35.40 each,
May 2017 44411 mi US $200	AC Recharge
Jun 2017 45086 mi US $868	Condensor leak. Parts Replaced: 1K0820411AJ - Condensor @ $246.60, 3D0260749C - Washer @ $3.51, 4E0260749A - Washer @ $2.97
Feb 2018 49800 mi US $162	Rear window washer line broke.

Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017
Mar 2010 4000 mi	Idle control issue resolved with part replacement.
Jul 2010 9000 mi	Error reported by tire pressure monitoring system. Device was improperly set. Dealer reset and now functions normally.
Jul 2011 19000 mi	Rear window washer leaked wiper fluid through rear tail lights when rear hatch was opened. Parts were ordered to replace defective washer unit. Will be repaired.
Aug 2011 19700 mi	Rear washer assembly was replaced, along with rear spoiler and rear hatch interior panel. All covered under warranty.
Dec 2012 29000 mi	Burned out tail light. I couldn't do it myself, despite my best efforts. Replaced under warranty.
Oct 2013 33200 mi US $100	Radio would not broadcast, either through satellite or terrestrial channels. Dealer reset and updated system firmware. Now functions normally.
Sep 2015 46000 mi US $180	Leaking rear main seal and valve cover gaskets were identified on inspection, along with a failing PCV valve. Will be replaced at a later date.

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011
Jun 2010 1000 mi	I had a problem with my windshield wiper fluid leaking. After fighting with the dealer about a TSB my GTI was finally fixed a week later. The problem was with the dealer, it was a simple and easy fix on my car

Volkswagen Golf in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2017
May 2010 1000 mi	Hood release latch issue, didn't let hood fully unlatch. Involved replacing part of the cable.
Jun 2010 2000 mi	Just the MDI cable being flaky, and thus iPod connectivity issues. No big deal really.
Jun 2011 20000 mi	Had some wind noise, dealer immediately offered to replace all door seals and realign doors. Better now.
Jul 2011 22000 mi	Immediately upon picking up the car in June, I noticed the noise was the same and the doors had started clicking. I made another appointment, and they replaced the door hinges.
Mar 2014 47000 mi US $460	Intake pressure sensor required replacing intake manifold (under warranty) + extensive engine cleaning for carbon buildup in the intake and on valves (not covered, this is the $460).
May 2015 56000 mi US $1600	Xenon headlamp control unit and headlamp assembly all wore out/shorted out.
Sep 2015 60000 mi US $600	I had a front axle that had been bad for a while due to a pothole. Damaged tire and wheel somewhere between 20k and 30k miles.
Mar 2016 65000 mi US $25	Brake dust shield started rattling, and apparently had rusted (somehow) and came loose. Had to be cut out, would have been >$500 to replace this tiny piece.
Dec 2016 70000 mi US $650	One of my rear springs had cracked, was making some noise, so I replaced both.
May 2017 73500 mi US $500	Replaced front brake pads and rotors.
Sep 2017 77000 mi US $2599	Car was suddenly very loud one day. Brought it in. Flange connecting engine to exhaust had failed due to rust. September 21st. Losing coolant. Water pump had failed. Nearly invisible oil leak from an engine gasket was leaking onto water pump. Both had to be fixed. I was told this is not that uncommon by the dealer. September 5th.

Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010 5580 mi	Rear window washer nozzle leaking. Check valve installed in washer line. Outer door seal squeaking. Dealer provided lubricant, problem solved.
Nov 2010 6820 mi	Squeaking of trim around driver's side rear speaker. Trim removed, insulation added, squeak gone.
Jan 2011 8060 mi	Clutch clicking when vehicle cold. Dealer found fault with clutch master cylinder, parts ordered and installed. Out of service for four days. All good now.

Volkswagen Golf in Vermont, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011 10000 mi	the common B-pillar squeak, VW's 'cure' is to lube the door latch, which helped for a week, but squeak has returned, though lower in level at this time.
Apr 2011 10000 mi	B pillar squeak successfully repaired by lubing and trimming plastic piece inside B pillar that seat belt tensioner rides on.
Nov 2011 15800 mi	flaky rear O2 sensor tripped fault code and set CEL
Sep 2012 25000 mi	CEL came on and it turned out to be a software bug with a manufacturer-documented coding fix.
Jan 2013 18300 mi	steering wheel audio mute button suddenly failed. After much confusion incl contacting VWoA problem was traced to steering column module losing its software coding for that button!
Nov 2013 37000 mi	TPMS light remained on and needed to be recoded as per a long-standing TSB
Oct 2015 55000 mi US $50	Left rear rotor backing plate (splash guard) corroded at the 3 screws that attach it causing it to float freely between hub and rotor. Dealer cut it apart because replacing it is a $600 job that requires disassembling suspension.
Nov 2015 55500 mi US $145	OE battery died after 5.5 years and 5 cold Vermont winters. Identical VW battery cheaper at dealer than Sears etc for one I know will last another 5 years.
Feb 2016 58000 mi US $170	Rear window washer fluid flowed into taillight due to some internal crack. VW extended warrantee useless and I paid for new taillight assembly. Dumb cos I could have gotten it on eBay for 1/3 the price :-(
Apr 2016 58000 mi US $250	They said oil weeping from timing chain cover. I initially ignored this as a money maker for them when all covers weep. But it was covered under extended warrantee. But this allowed them to update cam chain tensioner cheaply.
Aug 2016 62000 mi US $291	The intake manifold warranty problem the EPA forced VW to cover, and the labor costs of a carbon cleaning of the intake ports
Jul 2017 71000 mi US $100	Driver's door was making awful squeaking noise. Simple fix after checking door alignment was to apply silicon spray along the rubber seals. Driver's side switch for passenger window up/down has been intermittent for years. They removed it, checked it for corroded contacts (none) and reinstalled it. It has worked perfectly ever since.
Oct 2017 74000 mi US $1100	OE shock absorbers were wearing out, replaced with new Koni "orange" shocks designed as nothing more than OE replacements.
Jun 2018 80000 mi US $840	Replace rear main seal due to leaking, not uncommon with these engines. Covered less $100 by 9/90 platinum VW extended warranty

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013 25000 mi	Front driver side bearing worn and noisy. Replaced under warranty, noise completely gone.
Dec 2013 29000 mi US $250	Misfires on start-up. Replaced the original coil-pack and plugs. Problem fixed.
Sep 2014 37000 mi US $350	Check engine light. Under-boost condition P0299. Leaking cut-out (diverter) valve on turbo. Diverter valve replaced, problem fixed.
Jun 2016 53000 mi US $250	CEL code 2187. Lean condition. Replaced PCV valve and hoses.
Nov 2016 56000 mi US $2300	Multiple misfires, underboost condition. Cleaned intake valves and replaced turbo. Also updated timing chain and supporting hardware as timing was off significantly.
Jul 2017 63000 mi	P2015: intake manifold failure. Replaced for free under VW extended warranty.

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2013
Sep 2010 13000 mi	The TPMS light came on, but the problem was fixed by a software update.
May 2011 24000 mi	Intake Manifold flaps were getting stuck open. Dealer replaced Intake Manifold.
Jul 2012 36000 mi	TPMS Light was on. Tech forgot to code my computer.
Nov 2012 38600 mi	Valve cover gasket was leaking oil. VW technicians replaced the part.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - May 2011
Sep 2010 8000 mi	The floor lamp/light detached and went under my clutch. Big safety issue. VW denied. I called VWoA and complained. Dealer decided to have body shop reattach with plastic epoxy.
Apr 2011 22000 mi	Trunk latch that activates trunk light was broken. Had to replace entire latch.

Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2018
Feb 2011 36400 mi	One coil pack replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013 61000 mi US $100	Water pump failed
Dec 2013 61000 mi	Vacuum leak

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 62620 mi C $400	Carbon buildup on valves; faulty injector found while doing the work. Since warranty covered the latter, cost of former reduced to $350. Would have been $1,000. Replace failed XID lamp
Aug 2015 64480 mi C $1000	Replace leaking radiator
Jun 2016 77500 mi C $1000	Replace main seal.
Sep 2021 111600 mi C $1000	Replace leaking coolant hose joint.

Volkswagen Golf in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
Aug 2014 29300 mi US $200	Intake had to be replaced under warranty and cylinders decarbed.
Jul 2016 50000 mi US $500	PCV? Valve broke, engine ran but at lower power and sluggish response
Oct 2016 54200 mi US $200	dirty fuel pump/lines

Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - May 2016
Jan 2015 51800 mi US $300	Failed PCV valve prevented engine from starting. Intake manifold replaced under TSB.

Volkswagen Golf in Maine, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2014
Nov 2011 16000 mi	engine light came on. car was skipping a little. replaced #2 #3 coils. works fine now
Feb 2012 17400 mi	Replaced heater fan resistor
Dec 2012 24000 mi US $137	Cooling core was weeping onto the fan unit shorting out the fan switch (3rd time) fan resistor was replaced.Replaced cooling coil. works great now. and NO rattles as they had to take out the dash.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2016
Apr 2013 42000 mi	Intake manifold replaced
Aug 2013 47000 mi	Engine PCV assembly failure resulted in a noise that sounded like a small squirrel trapped under the hood. No CEL. Its a well-known issue with GTIs. Replaced PCV valve. Replaced water pump Replaced turbo due to hard spots on vanes. Mechanic heard slight noise. Using fuel additives may cause this kind of problem, but this is unsubstantiated. I had used techron concentrate several times prior to this.
Aug 2016 80000 mi US $650	Water pump replacement

Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
Dec 2010 3000 mi	Door and window seals leaked air. Dealer adjusted and replaced passenger door as necessary. Have to go back once some parts get in.
Jan 2011 2500 mi	The seal around the door was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - May 2017
Jan 2014 38000 mi	MAF sensor replaced under extended warranty. MAF sensor replaced under extended warranty.
Jul 2016 70000 mi US $1800	Multiple CEL codes. Replaced: Intake manifold; PCV Valve/Oil Catcher; Both engine fans. Engine de-carbonized due to excessive carbon build-up in the intake valve head.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2012
Jun 2010 1000 mi	Rattles, squeaks from the B pillar area.
Dec 2010 10000 mi	Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived. Fixed the infamous rear washer nozzle drip; 2nd trip this month because they ordered parts during scheduled maintenance and I returned when the parts arrived.

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
Sep 2011 16000 mi	Went in for preventative maintenance. Unable to access artist list on ipod. Ipod wire ordered
Mar 2012 22000 mi	Passenger window could not be operated from the driver side. The dealer replaced the window switch

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 1000 mi	Leaking Rear Window Washer. Map light not turning off unless pressed several times -LRFC.

Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014 67500 mi	Intake manifold replaced, covered under extended warranty for this part

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2012
Apr 2010 1000 mi	TPMS error light on dash due to improper factory programming.
Mar 2011 10000 mi	Had a software update installed to resolve an iPod issue where the display would not show the correct song playing.

Volkswagen Golf in New Hampshire, United States May 2015 - May 2016
Jun 2015 57000 mi US $250	Intake manifold replaced with VW extended warranty campaign. While they had the intake manifold off, they cleaned the carbon in the valves.

Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Nov 2018
Mar 2016 35000 mi US $275	Reported engine noise at idle. Dealer found fault code for intake manifold and replaced under factory warranty extension. Reported rough, jerking shifts and noise while gears disengaged. Dealer found that the mechatronics unit failed and replaced at no charge. Reported excessive suspension noise over bumps, railroad tracks, etc. Dealer could not replicate.

Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2013
Feb 2013 61600 mi US $850	Intake manifold air sensor shorting out. Replaced manifold thereby replacing the internal sensor. Replaced injector o-rings. $100 deductable instead of $800 charge for parts and labor.

Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011 34000 mi	The seal blew on the water pump.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 1000 mi	The secondary hose needed to be replaced because the fitting unit was faulty, causing the hose to not be secured properly.
May 2010 5000 mi	The doors rattle and squeak anytime the vehicle is driven over roads with the slightest defects. The dealer noticed, tightened some bolts on the doors, but the problem persists. Rain occasionally leaks in from the driver's door. The dealer noticed the door latch was 10 mm off and corrected it, but the problem still persists. Also, the dealer claims the lining on the door is not defective and is secured properly.

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Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
Dec 2010 8000 mi	CEL kept coming on. P013B code. O2 sensor changed and ECU flashed.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
Aug 2010 4000 mi	TPMS light came on. SW flash required. Channels for back brakes had wrong values-checked with Vag Com.
May 2011 11000 mi	Drivers seat fabric discolored. This is apparently a widespread problem. Took at least a month to get replacement seat cover from factory.

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2017
Oct 2010 10500 mi	Rear window washer dribble. (TSB) Intermittent false light out indicator.
Dec 2010 13000 mi	Installed parts for window washer TSB Intermittent light out indicator. Ordered parking bulb. New MDI cable
Jan 2011 13800 mi	Headlight control module ordered & replaced. Headlight got wet and damaged the control module. This problem was resolved either with the new bulb or the headlight repair.
Oct 2013 52700 mi	Battery replaced
Feb 2015 69000 mi US $290	Cyl 2 glow plug failed

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2013
Mar 2010 1000 mi	Check engine light cleared before service. No code present when checked.
Oct 2010 5000 mi	key FOB quit working. Dealer replaced since it was the second time since new. re-torque egr,replaced O2 sensor and re-flashed computer

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States May 2010 - Sep 2017
Oct 2011 12000 mi	Tire pressure warning system light remained ON but tires were all correctly and evenly inflated. Dealer updated software which seemed to correct the problem, since it has not recurred.
Aug 2013 28000 mi	Leaking water pump was replaced under warranty

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Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
Nov 2011 40000 mi US $750	transmission update

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - May 2017
Jan 2016 140000 mi US $600	Check engine light on, def. associated with diesel particulate filter.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 3000 mi	MIL light went on at 2,900 miles. Took to dealer, diagnosed as a faulty oxygen sensor. Took a day for part to come in. Replaced for free.

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Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015 42000 mi US $150	Dead battery
Jun 2017 63000 mi	License plate light bulb burned out.
Aug 2017 65000 mi US $1100	The oil cooler developed a crack and caused a minor oil leak. It was a high cost, labor intensive repair due to it's location in the engine bay.
Dec 2017 67000 mi	Battery failed after 2 1/2 years.

Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2011 21000 mi	TPMS system malfunctioning. Low pressure warning light despite tires being inflated to spec. Replaced TPMS sensors.

Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2016
May 2015 64400 mi US $300	Engine knock sensor stopped working

Volkswagen Golf in Indiana, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2017 105000 mi US $200	Had trouble cranking. Wanted to repair before colder weather.
Mar 2018 121000 mi US $600	Replaced brake rotors worn completely on front. Also replaced wheel bearings on front as they had become very noisy.

Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2018
Jun 2012 6000 mi	Defective emissions sensor

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Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2017
May 2013 14800 mi	Doors and B-pillar area ticked and clicked over rough roads. I applied lithium grease to the door latches and striker plates, it stopped. I'll probably have to reapply in the future. The doors seem to be aligned properly.
Jul 2013 16000 mi	Knocking/rattling of transmission when clutch is disengaged (in). VW dealer diagnosed as worn out throwout bearing which also caused damage to a shift fork. Both replaced with new OEM parts. VW also recommended and replaced new clutch kit.
Aug 2013 16800 mi	While in motion, a whirring sound starts when sliding the gear lever into first gear, that continues while in first gear. Increases in pitch. Very distinctive downshifting at 15mph. Dealer dismissed as a characteristic of 1st gear.
Jul 2014 28700 mi	CEL indicated on dash. Code P2431: Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank. Non-critical, emission-only system.
Jan 2015 23800 mi	Tire valve broke off while filling with air. Replaced valve. Replace Secondary Air Pressure Sensor to clear CEL.
Aug 2015 43700 mi US $760	Head gasket seal had leaked oil into the spark plug wells. Gasket replaced.
Dec 2015 48000 mi US $170	Battery would not hold charge overnight. Replaced original battery.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2014
Aug 2010 3000 mi	A/C drain tube not connected at factory. Tube reconnected and carpeting dried out and treated for mold.
Mar 2012 31000 mi	Drivers side window switch failed. Tachometer failed after ECU update.
Feb 2013 44300 mi US $80	Blower motor failed
Apr 2014 60000 mi US $1300	Compressor failed

Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Feb 2011 9660 mi	Wind noise from driver side door. Striker plate was adjusted. Replaced driver side window seal with new one.

Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2016
Mar 2015 114000 mi US $1300	Bad sensor inside the compressor. Compressor replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Aug 2011 11000 mi	The cord holding the security shelf that covers the luggage area broke. Dealer replaced the plastic trim area around rear window on the hatch. This piece has a little protuburance to which the cord is attached.

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Nov 2020
Aug 2017 102920 mi C $800	Front control arm bushing and tie rod ends. There was a thunk when travelling over bumps. This repair also included standard mileage maintenance.
Dec 2017 107880 mi C $90	A check engine light relating to the evaporation system (fuel vapour) was present and showing a small leak. The purge valve was tightened to eliminate the light (temporarily, but it should be fixed from my visit on Jan 3)
Jan 2018 107880 mi C $65	Gas cap had a cracked seal and was causing a small evap emission system fault. The fix was to replace the gas cap.
Jun 2018 115320 mi C $500	Parking brake levers on the rear calipers were seized. The only solution was to replace both rear calipers.
Sep 2018 120280 mi C $697	Fan belt tensioners and fan belts

Volkswagen Golf in Kentucky, United States Apr 2017 - Jul 2022
Jan 2017 88000 mi US $300	Check engine shows faulty PCV Valve. Replacement intake manifold only worked for 3 days then CE light came back on; i’m Resigned to the fact this is a known design flaw nearing 90k miles on this 2.5L engine.
Jun 2018 102000 mi	Replacement a/c compressor failed after 11 months. Service center replaced for no charge.

Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015 76300 mi US $916	Alternator failed and was replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014 78000 mi US $800	Check engine light came on. Don't know what was done.

Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 95000 mi US $600	diagnosis of loud engine area noise while driving. Shop dropped the axle, which narrowed down the noise to the transmission. Transmission test showed a small amount of metal flakes in the transmission fluid. Shop said repair not necessary now as transmission shifts fine, but will keep an eye on it.
May 2017 97000 mi US $750	Car was running loud on the highway, but fine at low speeds. Both front wheel bearings wore out and needed replacement. 700 covered by extra cost extended warranty. 50 out of pocket.

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Volkswagen Golf in Victoria, Australia Mar 2009 - Feb 2012
May 2009 4340 mi	water pump bearing was tight, causing slippage of drive belt
Sep 2009 8680 mi	Magnetic coupling of supercharger drive was making a sharp chirp noise when it engages between 1200 to 2000 rpm.
Dec 2009 12400 mi	loud rumbling noise from tyres or bearings
Jun 2010 20460 mi	Supercharger clutch assembly was replaced for the second time. This time with a updated design clutch.
May 2011 35960 mi	Car had starting problem. Shop diagnosed as faulty ECU
Jul 2011 38440 mi	Judder when changing from 1st to 2nd gear in 7 spd DSG. Clutch pack replaced and transmission software upgraded
Sep 2011 38440 mi	driver's seat fabric worn showing threads. seat and back was replaced under warranty by VW

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2016
Dec 2008 820 mi	Passenger seat jammed, seat slider handle broken off, seat frame broken
Nov 2010 12000 mi	Inside rearview mirror nonfunctional Creaking and cracking noise when turning steering wheel, hornplate spring blocks movement at times, told "works to specification" One of the upper front passenger-door outer panel screws fell out, causing wind noise, speaker and door trim rattle. Screw replaced and tightened.
Mar 2011 15000 mi	Driver side electric window regulator defective Steering wheel clock spring defective, making clunking and chafing noises. Driver side electric window regulator defective. After removing the door blade and performing the work, the door would not fit - completely misaligned when they screwed it together. It took 3 trips, an external body shop, and 5 days to fix Steering wheel clock spring defective, making clunking and chafing noises. Several trips necessary. Turns out that steering column is defective, replaced. Took over a week to get parts and fix.
Jun 2011 17000 mi	Dealer's body shop put a dent in front fender when adjusting door, fixed; replaced misfitting front wheel arch cover, driver door inner panel replaced (missing rubber strip), door pocket felt missing; replaced. In all, 2 more trips, 3 days. Steering wheel misaligned, pointing in the opposite direction of what wheels are doing. Dealer flat out lied as no effort was made to fix. Must return once again. Plus, horn plate in steering wheel still creaking.
Sep 2011 19000 mi US $1004	Replaced entire driver side airbag unit - creaking and clicking noises not recognized by VW. Cost $1004. Work done at an independent shop to perfection.
Nov 2014 45000 mi US $400	Headliner separated and detached around sun glass holder.
Jun 2015 48000 mi US $600	CV boot torn Key fob failed, spare key fob defective, had to replace and program new fob Door lock cylinder loose and falling out, shop replaced parts inside door but lock came loose again after 3 weeks when they tightened and glued it in
Sep 2015 50000 mi US $400	Check engine light on. Some membrane burst sprayed intake and MAF sensor with oil. Replaced
Dec 2015 53000 mi	Driver's door misaligned and chafing the fender - since the window regulator was replaced years ago, no one has been able to put that door back and align it properly, not the body shop, not the dealer.
Jan 2016 13000 mi US $489	Roof liner detached in the front, needed new liner all around
Feb 2016 53000 mi	Rear hatch release on rear hatch stopped working, $256. Head unit stopped working, CD stuck. Replaced head unit with JVC aftermarket unit, $463. Rear defroster not working, cable broken in hatch. Repaired for free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen Rabbit in Alberta, Canada Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 48980 mi	Only unrepaired item...small stress crack in windshield.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen Rabbit in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2017
Jul 2009 18000 mi	Vibration felt in front end. Steering wheel vibrates at highway speed. Could be a tire issue although shop was unable to replicate it.
Jan 2011 67700 mi	The fuel filler cap area was cleaned. Debris caused a fuel filler cap light to come on, followed by a MIL light. After cleaning the light went out. No further issues.
Sep 2015 92000 mi US $300	Passenger door would not lock (alarm would not arm). Door latch parts replaced.
Mar 2017 119000 mi US $4100	Damage to block, oil pan cracked away from block. I was driving on the highway and I tried to avoid a cloud of debris (as were other vehicles). I could hear some of the debris pinging on the car. At that moment the engine quit. very stran

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen R32 in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
Oct 2010 34000 mi	Master seal (between transmission and motor) found to be leaking.
Jan 2011 53700 mi	Low coolant light appeared when I picked up the car. No leak.
Jan 2012 37700 mi US $215	Water pump failed at end of 10 hour drive. Serpentine belt failed as result. Engine over-heated, but temperature gauge showed normal. Engine froze, inoperable. Car towed to dealership. VW warranty covered long-block engine replacement.
Jun 2012 47000 mi US $380	Owner requested Haldex service Rough shifting, dealer reset computer Car has tall block from January engine failure with cylinder coils from failed engine. Engine stumbles at idle. Mechanic "reseated" the cylinder coils, said that fixed it, but it did not.
Aug 2012 47800 mi US $192	Engine stumbled at idle. Previous repair unsuccessful. Assigned different mechanic. Scope showed misfire #2 cylinder. Swapping #2 coil with #3 coil moved misfire to #3 cylinder. Coil replaced, not in warranty, though "powertrain" is. Headliner separation, drooping over rear 60% of interior. VW "courtesy" replacement. (Vehicle resides in Florida).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
Jan 2011 32200 mi	Bad rear left wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty. Replaced window motor: it ran backwards from all the other windows.

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Jan 2014 102700 mi US $210	Car had to be towed to replace starter.
Sep 2014 112000 mi US $250	Strut mount and bearing bad Headliner defective
Feb 2015 120000 mi US $500	Cracked coolant fitting. Had to replace and replenish coolant. PCV valve broken, causing oil consumption and seals leaking.
May 2015 122000 mi US $200	A/C compressor took a long time to start pumping, sometimes 5 to 10 min. Found bad small Aux radiator fan and main problem was the Refrigerant Control Valve had malfunctioned requiring replacement and evacuation and recharge of R-134a
Jun 2015 124000 mi US $16	Fabric on door panel glue and foam deteriorated causing to fall. Used spray adhesive to glue back but repair looks bad.

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2013
Nov 2010 22320 mi	Electronic part of drivers door latch intermittent. I.e. door open indicator, headlight on warning indicator etc.
Jan 2011 30640 mi	Bad door latch sensor fixed after tech examined car at -15 Celcius ! Replaced part of drivers door latch under warranty. Latch was not telling the central locking computer that the door was open. All kinds of bizarre effects of that.
Sep 2011 29140 mi	Drivers side rear door locking intermittent.
Nov 2011 29760 mi C $740	Dealer replaced the rear door latch
Jul 2012 34400 mi C $70	rear wiper arm broken. probably caused by stress of winters and snow + car washes. Rear washer also damaged but still useable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2024
Apr 2008 14700 mi	Left tail light went out
Dec 2009 29000 mi	Light bulb replaced.
May 2010 31800 mi	Fuel pump went out after being in body shop for two months, causing car to stall. Fuel might have gone bad? VW replaced for free under warranty.
Jun 2020 88000 mi US $400	Car failed smog - due to oil leaks from top of engine. Spark plugs also found to be excessively worn
Feb 2024 134000 mi US $300	Oil leak

Volkswagen Rabbit in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2014
Jan 2007 46500 mi	Replaced engine control module power relay
Mar 2008 22000 mi	Dead ECU.
Jun 2010 63000 mi US $150	Replaced a torn CV joint boot.
Sep 2012 104000 mi US $320	EPC light, replaced crank sensor.
Mar 2013 117000 mi US $300	Replaced a CV joint boot.
Jun 2013 122000 mi US $200	Fixed a muffler leak
Jan 2014 US $300	Replaced a cracked vaccum line in the brake booster circuit.
Sep 2014 140000 mi	The automatic transmission failed, repair cost too high, traded the car in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013 134500 mi US $180	Car was misfiring, throwing CEL's. Mechanic ran fuel injector cleaner through it.
Feb 2013 105300 mi	Misfires again.
Mar 2013 107000 mi	Find bad TPMS sensor.
Jun 2013 111000 mi US $430	Replaced cracked airbox; oil change.
Jul 2013 112000 mi US $280	Replaced coolant with correct coolant; another shop when doing timing belt put in generic coolant instead of required B12 Replacd spark plugs and fuel filter; car had been running lean.
Oct 2014 139200 mi US $450	Replace sagging headliner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen GTI in Western Australia, Australia Sep 2012 - May 2018
Jan 2017 83940 mi A $150	Fault light on dash. Bought OBD2 scanner and saw fault code related to the emissions control system. Cleared code, no repeat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Feb 2016
Mar 2011 42160 mi	Fuel cap warning light came on, leading up to a MIL. Minor EVAP leap detected, vacuum hose replaced as per TSB.
Jun 2012 50840 mi	Timing belt tensioner squeaking / chirping noises on cold starts.
Jan 2014 71080 mi C $200	Changed diverter valve to latest revision.
Jan 2015 73280 mi C $500	Battery drained when car is off. Electrical was diagnosed, turned out to a bad rear wiper harness. Wires shorted, caused system to remain "alive" when car is off, thus draining battery. Rear wiper didn't work either. Harness replaced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2014
Jan 2012 58000 mi	Grinding of gears for the recirc flapper. Fixed by breaking one of the plastic pins on the flapper, letting the gears reset their position and then re-gluing the pin back in place.
Jan 2013 39800 mi	Secondary Air Injection pump is having difficulties setting readiness; this is a requirement in PA for emissions testing and have logged 1000 miles trying to let the ECU set the readiness. It has not as of today.
Aug 2013 78000 mi	Catalytic converter went bad, fixed under EPA warranty.
Sep 2013 79000 mi	Catalytic converter did NOT fail. Combi/EGR valve was removed, cleaned and put back on vehicle. All CELs have been cleared.
Feb 2014 82000 mi US $120	Replaced the combi valve for the SAI/EGR system.

Volkswagen Rabbit in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2016
Sep 2012 51000 mi US $483	Replaced and sealed oil pan gasket.
Sep 2015 70000 mi US $705	Vacuum pump replacement.
Feb 2016 73100 mi US $360	Replaced MAF Sensor and Evap Purge Regulator Valve.

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Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2014
Aug 2010 26000 mi	Audio system controls 'peeling' - VW replaced entire radio.
Jun 2011 33000 mi US $11	Some rust developing at top of both front wheel wells. Dremeled to bare metal, primed and repainted. Actual area on both fenders approx 1" x 2.5". Looks 'okay'.
Oct 2011 35200 mi US $200	Torn outer CV boot (left). No physical damage, so assumption is just a bad boot. Replaced entire half shaft with remanufactured unit vs boot replacement.
Oct 2012 44000 mi US $140	Door lock module (Driver side) that was replaced when car had 6,500 was defective again at 43,000. Somewhat common issue with Mark IV and V Rabbits/Golfs.
Oct 2013 50500 mi US $254	Replaced both rear coil springs. Both broke near bottom of coil.
Apr 2014 54700 mi US $55	Passenger side mirror glass fell out of mirror housing as was no longer adhering to the heated backing pad.
Aug 2014 58000 mi US $58	Replaced right rear ABS sensor and right rear wheel bearing & hub assembly

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

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Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 13000 mi	Sunroof and center vent rattles. 2nd try to get repaired, told "could not duplicate" (BS). Compass stopped working - I HAD TO TELL THEM HOW TO FIX.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jul 2006 - Jul 2014
Aug 2007 9000 mi	Passenger door window stuck in closed position. Power window fixed.
Feb 2008 13000 mi	A dashboard support bracket bolt was broken causing the metal support to rattle over bumps. Dashboard had to be removed to replace bolt.

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Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 30000 mi	I smell coolant smell inside the car, suspected the heater core. Dealer performed pressure test of cooling system ("...pressurized cooling system for an hour...") but found no leaks.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2009
Oct 2007 20000 mi	AC compressor seized. Compressor, condenser, receiver/drier replaced. Hoses and evaporator cleaned. System recharged.
Jan 2008 23000 mi US $45	All rotating steering wheel controls, lights and horn stopped working. Air bag light came on.
Aug 2008 30000 mi	ECP and MIL lights on. Reflash of ECU solved the problem. Also had the 30K miles service performed.

Volkswagen GTI in Maine, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2013
Apr 2010 56000 mi US $120	Intake manifold motor failure
Jun 2011 90000 mi US $400	Engine idle surging. PCV valve replaced.
Sep 2011 97000 mi US $265	Wheel bearing replaced.
Jun 2013 147000 mi US $1300	Engine misfires due to carbon buildup on intake valves. Intake and valves cleaned, fuel injectors replaced. Cam follower for high pressure fuel pump worn. Cam follower and high pressure fuel pump replaced.
Aug 2013 147000 mi US $900	Broken spring Faulty diverter valve

Volkswagen GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 8000 mi	Intermittent hard start when the engine is cold. The engine will just crank maybe 10 times and won't start. If you turn the car off and try again, it will start right up Dealer could not replicate. Updated ECU.

Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2015
Mar 2012 86000 mi US $250	The MIL (check engine) light came on and the dealer diagnosed it as a small leak in the evaporative emission system. The dealer replaced a hose. CEL came back on 2 days later. Dealer is trying to figure out next steps.
Apr 2012 86200 mi US $95	It was found that the wastegate had a small leak which was causing a check engine light. The wastegate was replaced.
Feb 2014 116000 mi US $650	1. Vehicle was bucking in cold weather right after a start. Check engine light was on. It was determined the fuel pump and cam follower needed to be replaced. 2. Misfire was detected after repair and the fuel injector was replaced.
May 2014 123700 mi US $1500	Front right wheel bearing replaced. Airbag fault found and airbag clockspring and control module replaced.

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Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022
Aug 2011 73000 mi US $111	Torn/broken LF CV boot, replaced with a new CV bot turbo diverter valve broken with a torn diaphragm, replaced with a new/redesigned valve. took me less than an hour

Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2012
Sep 2009 43000 mi	Car was making a reverbration in the right front tire. Turned out to be a wheel bearing. Dealer misdiagnosed the problem as the right rear wheel bearing and replaced it instead.
Apr 2010 50000 mi US $39	Bad wheel bearing in the car. Was taking it in for a rotate and balance and they finally narrowed the issue down to the front passenger side wheel bearing
May 2010 50600 mi	Airbag sensor showed faulty passenger seat airbag. Dealer replaced airbag in the seat. Airbag sensor showed faulty passenger seat airbag. Dealer replaced airbag in the seat.

Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Feb 2006 - Oct 2008
Oct 2006 6000 mi	"NO SAT RADIO" displayed intermittently. Dealer said they couldn't duplicate. Has since been fixed under TSB which will be reported for next month.
Nov 2006 8000 mi	"No Sat Radio" displayed when turning on. First trip to dealer told VW wasn't aware of the issue. A TSB was issued 2 weeks later.

Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2010
Mar 2009 38000 mi	CEL caused by intake flapper motor sensor - out of range.

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2013
Mar 2008 12100 mi	Center vent rattle fixed under warranty. Random bass 'boom' from radio fixed under warranty.
Apr 2010 30300 mi	PCV valve failure, replaced under warranty. Car runs but idles badly, check engine light on.
Jul 2011 44000 mi	Entire fabric of roof headliner detached and fell down. Foam backing on original headliner decomposed leading to total failure of foam and adhesive. Entire headliner replaced by vehicle manufacturer under goodwill (vehicle out of warranty).
Jun 2012 52000 mi US $500	Electronic throttle failure - multiple warning lights simultaneously. Throttle body and wiring replaced by dealer. Common fault, but out of warranty. Asked VW for goodwill - claim denied so I had to pay full cost of repair.
Sep 2012 54000 mi	Multiple warning lights: ESP, EPC, MIL. Engine low power. Identical symptoms to previous electronic throttle failure. Fault blamed on incorrectly seated ignition coils causing interference. Coils had been replaced last year under recall.

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2016
Mar 2006 500 mi	Replaced warped timing belt cover (rubbing on pulley)under warranty. No further problems with this item.
Feb 2007 12000 mi	Dealer replaced cracked high-mount brake light lens.
Nov 2008 34000 mi	Dome lights failed to operate with doors opening and closing. Dealer diagnosed faulty lighting unit and ordered part. Dealer successfully replaced faulty dome light unit. Also performed VW Recall 03 (ECM software update).
Dec 2008 36000 mi	Previous "software update" rapair turned up failed air control in intake runner and triggered Check Engine light. Dealer had part on hand and made repair. Successful.
May 2009 43000 mi	Loud rattle in rear, Dealer tightened lose fuel tank straps. Driver's power window express feature not working. Replaced faulty window motor. Now driver's door won't unlock with remote! Total warranty repairs since new $7500! Replaced tail light assembly
Jun 2009 44000 mi	Previous replacement of faulty power window motor left remote unable to unlock driver's door. Dealer readjusted actuator cable and lubed latch. All OK.
Dec 2009 50000 mi US $40	Dealer changed oil and filter to begin oil consumption test and said that VWs are known for using more oil than usual.
Mar 2010 53000 mi	Dealer completed 3000 mile oil consumption test. Recorded use rate of one quart per 2000 miles. Stated that one quart per 1200 miles is acceptable. Oil used was Castrol SynTek 5W-40.
Oct 2010 63000 mi US $128	Engine stumbled at speed and EPC light came on. Went out after restart. Dealer found code P1603 (Control Module Defective Sporadic). VW TSB and Tech Line advised "clear code, wait and see". No problems in two weeks. Drives fine.
Mar 2011 69000 mi	Engine ran rough on cold start, CEL flashed. Smoothed out and CEL went off. Dealer reported code P303 - random misfire no. 3 cylinder with related service bulletin. All OK now.
Jul 2011 75700 mi US $300	Left CV boot torn, replaced.
Jul 2012 89000 mi US $425	Replaced faulty turbo relief valve (CEL code low turbo pressure) and loss of power.
Jan 2013 100000 mi US $300	Replaced torn right CV boot found during oil change
Sep 2013 105000 mi	After closing driver's door, all doors would lock automatically with no outside command. Unlocked with fob and they would lock again. Opened and closed all doors and hatch. Problem was resolved with no trip to dealer.
Feb 2014 108700 mi US $400	MIL light on. Code p0456 - evap. purge solenoid not holding vacuum. Replaced part. All OK.
Nov 2014 114400 mi US $591	Both headlight igniters failed within two days. Replaced, all OK. Dealer also found noisy starter drive. Will Replace later (est. $700) if the noise changes to a growl (update: never did). Looking for new car.
Feb 2016 126000 mi	Failed emissions "Snap" test (smoke in exhaust). Dealer found misfire code, replaced spark plugs and ran injection cleaner.

Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
Mar 2010 47500 mi	Brought it into the dealership because my check engine light on intermittently over a two day period. A sensor on the turbo was going haywire. Fixed on the spot, free under warranty. Brought it into the dealership because my check engine light came on intermittently over a two day period. A sensor on the turbo was going haywire... fixed on the spot, free under warranty.
Dec 2010 68000 mi	My DSG transmission was improperly serviced at a VW dealership in Augusta, Ga and was ruined approx 4,000 miles afterward. The VW dealership in Jackson, MS installed a new transmission under Certified Warranty at no cost to me.
Mar 2011 77000 mi	Two windshield cracks occurred overnight in cold weather. One starts vertically from rearview mirror and turns 90 degrees horizontal, running toward the passenger side, 3 feet long. The other is more than 3 feet long and runs through both wipers.
Feb 2012 93000 mi	The replacement DSG transmission that VW installed in 2010 started clunking and hesitating and surging, just like the first one did, so I went into the dealer to ask about out-of-warranty replacement cost: $6,600. No repair was performed. The only other unrepaired problem was a Check Engine light which I scanned and it turned out to be a cylinder misfire, probably an old sparkplug or something, so I didn't bother with it.

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Volkswagen GTI in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006 9300 mi C $94	fuel line vibration

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Volkswagen GTI in British Columbia, Canada May 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006 13640 mi	Power Windows failed

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - Apr 2016
Oct 2007 7632 mi	Replace coolant temperature sensor.
Mar 2008 13042 mi	Replace transmission part number 09A-300-036-DX.
Oct 2008 17555 mi	Repaired rear hatch wiring, door won't lock. Readjusted hinges in front and rear doors to stop doors from rubbing and chipping paint.
Jun 2009 23560 mi	Suspension, Right Front; Needed Replacement Parts.
Sep 2009 25420 mi C $20	Car hinge improperly set causes front left door to rub against rear left door upon closing. Finger nail size paint missing showing rust where the top left door tip is rubbing against left rear door. Left rear door also missing paint with rust.
Mar 2010 28520 mi	Sunroof rattles at highway speeds when open. Gradual onset. Left front headlights went out for about a month then mysteriously came back by itself. Told can not find fault. The car occasionally loses power (possibly limp mode) with no check engine lights or similar in colder winter days. The problem goes away when the engine is restarted the second time immediately after onset of problem.
Jul 2010 32240 mi C $45	Car entering limp mode, previously only in winter. Last visit could not duplicate problem. This summer the problem came back and come on whenever full power is requested, also check engine light. Turbocharger vanes seized up, replaced. Moonroof developed leaks through passenger side drain hose. Recall was performed to trim the hose to prevent clogging. Center console clip mechanism broke, replaced.
Sep 2010 34100 mi C $1050	Signal Switch ticker malfunction. Continues to tick after returning from left/right turn. Replaced switch. Left front headlight went out again, didn't come back by itself this time around. Apparently front right headlight leak also. Light bulb replaced in left, replaced right headlight assembly. Front right bearing making noise, needed replacement. Replaced front right wheel bearing. Rear windshield washer sprayer hose clogged or nozzle clogged. Replace rear washer hose.
Nov 2011 44640 mi C $70	Exhaust bracket broken. Needed to be rewelded to chasis mount points.
Dec 2013 53320 mi C $250	Starter replacement with new Bosch unit. Old starter turning very slowly.
Feb 2014 53820 mi C $10	Windshield wiper mechanism gradually seizing up. Water was found in the sleeve bearing mechanism. Instead of buying new wiper assembly, the old assembly was taken apart and cleaned then re-lubricated with lithium grease.
Mar 2014 53940 mi C $450	Control arm bushings torn. Replacement set purchased by owner at 200 dollars a set of control arms with bushings pre-installed, the local shop performed the actual repair.
Apr 2014 54140 mi C $350	Driver side half-shaft connecting to the differential housing tore away and broke a bolt and damaged the differential side coupling. The drive shaft CV boot was also damaged. Replaced entire shaft, CV, differential coupling.
Jun 2014 55180 mi C $10	Weather stripping torn both on the door-side and the car body-side at rear driver-side door. Repaired with generous amounts of silicone.
Feb 2015 57040 mi C $450	Radiator end tank started leaking. Replaced radiator with new part.
May 2015 57040 mi C $400	Fuel pump stopped working. New fuel pump and filter installed. Checked relays.
Mar 2016 60760 mi C $350	One of the rear calipers broke down. Brake fluid leaked out, leaving the car with about 1/4th of its original braking power. Caliper replaced, fluid flushed and refilled.

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Volkswagen Golf in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 74000 mi US $700	piston sensor

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2017
Feb 2013 74200 mi US $136	Output shaft seal started a slow leak. I removed the passenger side CV axle and replaced the bad output shaft seal. I then drained and refilled the manual transmission gear lube.
May 2013 76600 mi US $3	So, VW recommends replacement of the oil pan drain plug after every oil change because the crush washer has the potential to leak if reused too many time. I tried reusing the same drain plug twice and it developed a leak.
Jul 2014 93200 mi US $8	"Brake" indicator would flash intermittently while driving. Fluid level correct, but condition was notably poor. Flushed lines with new DOT4 fluid corrected the problem.
Nov 2014 94600 mi US $300	Replaced engine and trans and dogbone mounts. Originals had significant play. I bought cheap parts- everything felt good for a few months, but now I'm noticing more play when coming on/off throttle. So I'll prob replace again with OEMs.
Apr 2015 97500 mi US $175	Poor idle and fuel economy. Replace both oxygen sensors. The original downstream sensor was very corroded and whatnot.
Aug 2015 106700 mi	As predicted, cheap, crap mounts had to go. I wanted OEM, but was unhappy with quoted dealer prices. I eventually setted for aftermarket rubber engine and trans mounts advertised as being 30% stiffer than stock.
Oct 2016 120000 mi US $30	plastic water pump impeller separated. It's kinda a rough job because the pulley is driven by the timing belt. I used Pentosin SF coolant from O'Reilly Auto parts and a Gates brand replacement water pump (w/ plastic impeller.

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Jan 2012 98000 mi US $1700	Left and right CV shafts. Temp sensor. Door ajar sensor.
May 2012 105800 mi US $145	Condenser fan (drivers side) stopped working and was replaced by myself.

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2016
Aug 2011 50840 mi C $500	Ignition coil(s) were giving out bad voltage to the spark plugs. The whole coil/wires and plugs as a whole unit were replaced since they came as a kit. The repair shop mentioned it was "early" for this repair to occur.
Jun 2013 78120 mi C $875	replaced coolant sensor, thermostat and water pump - metal not plastic impeller used. Pump broke while doing 120 kph on highway plus onboard dash lights went off as well as the temperature gauge went redline.
Aug 2013 79860 mi C $175	replaced speed sensor as the odometer measurement and speedometer reading was incorrect over 80 km/hr when compared to GPS device replaced oil pan - the "hole" that the drain plug screws into became "unwelded" they said - could not unscrew the bolt - whole housing turned and because the pan was aluminum they replaced it with OEM Update - speed sensor not the issue - reversed the repair - problem found in speedo head - a sensor replaced Aug 26th after three trips to the shop looking for issue.
Sep 2013 80600 mi	Previous speedo repair did not get corrected. Repair concluded speedo has an electronic defect and no previous repair has fixed it. We chose not to repair the speedo and will use tachometer to monitor speed.
Mar 2014 84320 mi C $450	Rear wiper wiring harness failed and wore off the coating on some wires due to the opening/closing of the hatch( 3 locations I was told). Took 6 hours to find and fix the whole length of the wiring.
Oct 2014 88440 mi	For the second time in two years I had to pull the rear panel and lubricate the rear lock mechanism. Of course many of the plastic tabs hare now broken and it rattles when reinstalled.
Jun 2015 94860 mi C $450	replaced front bearings/bushings
Oct 2015 97120 mi C $600	original muffler replaced entirely from manifold to back
Aug 2016 106660 mi C $500	Full front brake rotor and caliper replacement
Sep 2016 108500 mi C $100	replaced back shocks - pothole caused fluids to leak out

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Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States May 2009 - Oct 2011
Jun 2009 55000 mi US $60	Coolant temperature sensor. Replaced engine coolant temperature sensor (on own - not at shop. cost reflects parts only.)
Nov 2009 60000 mi US $135	replaced 1 halogen headlight ($35), had block heater installed ($100).

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Volkswagen GTI in Italy Sep 2010 - Nov 2016
Mar 2013 53320 mi	The Fuel level indicator has stopped working. Update: later fixed itself.
May 2013 53520 mi	The Compressor failed
Jun 2016 60760 mi	Roof trim is peeling. Not solved yet!
Sep 2016 61380 mi	Fixed AC compressor. Fixed roof lining, but shoddy job.
Nov 2016 61380 mi	Sometimes when it rains, the car leaks from the front columns - probably via the sunroof.

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Volkswagen Jetta in Vermont, United States Mar 2010 - May 2015
May 2010 143200 mi	New struts in the back
Nov 2010 151915 mi US $111	Replaced both tail light bulbs and fuse for L/R bulb Replaced both taillight bulbs and fuse for L/R bulb
Sep 2011 162000 mi US $452	Removed and replaced front strut bearing, inspected rotors, inspected inoperable latch on rear hatch.
Jan 2012 170000 mi US $1140	fuel filtered clogged up, no power above 2000 rpm rear hatch lock cylinder corroded & frozen, could not open hatch.
Apr 2012 172700 mi US $299	Wheel bearing loose and noisy. Replaced.
Nov 2013 195700 mi US $300	Wheel bearing worn out tie rod was loose.
Jun 2014 203000 mi US $400	Replaced right front control arm, bearing
Jul 2014 203700 mi US $800	Replaced starter Replaced motor for rear wiper
Oct 2014 207500 mi US $300	replaced the struts

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Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 110000 mi US $128	Corroded Cable from Battery to Starter

Volkswagen Golf in Dominican Republic Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 101680 mi $250	Air conditioner did not work because radiator fan was damaged. Replaced fan and air conditioner now works.

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2014
Jul 2010 79360 mi C $40	Replace glow plug
Dec 2010 83080 mi C $90	replaced a glow plug

Volkswagen Golf in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2008 50000 mi	Heater motor
May 2010 70000 mi US $1794	Fuel tank, fuel pump

Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 85000 mi US $286	The wiring harness in the driver's door needed to be replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
Jul 2014 109000 mi US $600	new compressor

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Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
Apr 2008 40000 mi	Electrical issue - driver vanity light out. Fixed under warranty.
Nov 2008 45000 mi	Transmission pan was leaking. Replaced under warranty.
Oct 2009 55000 mi US $800	Thermostat replaced. Broken bracket was welded for exhaust system. Also replaced front struts. replaced struts and strut mounts (wear and tear). Also had bracket welded which holds parts of exhaust system.
Feb 2010 59000 mi	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.

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 178000 mi US $2500	Replaced Clutch. Replaced Timing chain,. Really normal MX. Not bad for 175k miles

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Volkswagen GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
Nov 2014 187180 mi	Turbo boost cuts out on long up-hills, code is weak boost. Mechanic found loose sensor wire and tightened it. This did not fix the problem.
Jan 2015 188170 mi	Turbo would cut out going up a long hill in low gear. Found a missing nut on the pipe from the turbo to the intercooler allowing the pipe to flex too much. Replaced nut. Problem remains. Turbo would cut out going up a long hill in low gear. Found a missing nut on the pipe from the turbo to the intercooler allowing the pipe to flex too much. Replaced nut.
Mar 2015 191580 mi C $400	A ball joint was destroyed by road hazard (foot deep craters in the ice that wasn't removed from our city roads). Ball joint was replaced. Tires and wheels ok, but a shake in the motor ever since, and I have noticed a drop in the mileage. Serpentine drive belt was cracked, so it was replaced. There is quite a shake in the tensioner on the serpentine belt, not fixed. Battery was weak, having trouble starting car in the cold if sitting for more than a few days, or if below -10 degrees. (Car is a diesel). Battery replaced
Mar 2016 205840 mi C $425	Front left axle was seized and wheel bearing needed replacement.
Aug 2016 210800 mi C $120	Bushings on sway bar were shot and needed replacing.

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Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
Jan 2018 US $3500	Engine replacement. Engine overheated back in October. Turns out it was from a failed plastic part - a water pump to the radiator. Once the car engine was replaced, the transmission started to complain and didn't work correctly, and I ended up having to have that repaired, too. Transmission had failed after new engine was installed. Had the transmission repaired by a different vendor in Silver Spring, MD. Transmission was under warranty so my costs were around $900, but total repair was over $2,000.
Jul 2018 127000 mi US $370	Had fender painted.

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Volkswagen GTI in Delaware, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2008 40000 mi	Wheels/suspension make a noise when going over bunps.
Dec 2009 65000 mi	the drivers window fell off its clamp. It had to be reglued.

Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2017
Mar 2011 61000 mi US $1100	Timing belt and water pump.
Mar 2013 77000 mi US $700	replaced valve gasket cover and cam shaft tensioner
May 2017 104000 mi US $250	replaced gasket between transmission and axle.

Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010 39000 mi	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 mi	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.
Sep 2017 109000 mi US $186	Noticed torn hoses during last oil change, also while driving, noticed specific oil smell. Replaced lower PCV hose and upper "y" hose. While driving down the road, heard a noise from the engine bay and the temperature light came on. When I got home, noticed leaking coolant from driver side. Figured out that it was the coolant flange (common failure part) and replaced it at the same time as the PCV hoses since they were in the same area.

Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2018
Apr 2012 93700 mi	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 mi US $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.
Sep 2014 134000 mi US $350	Crank Positioning sensor.
Apr 2015 139500 mi US $23	Brake Light Switch module defective and rear lights would not turn off.
Jul 2017 167000 mi US $450	Compressor clutch went, but just went ahead and replaced the entire compressor since they now sell them fully assembled and it then becomes a bolt off bolt on operation.

Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
Oct 2015 87200 mi US $500	brakes were leaking, needed flush, one new caliper
Dec 2016 89000 mi	Upper strut mounts needed replacing.

Volkswagen GTI in Louisiana, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2018
Nov 2011 95000 mi US $620	Alternator over-charging. Replaced alternator.
Apr 2018 114000 mi US $90	Replaced Battery

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Volkswagen R32 in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2017
May 2011 90000 mi US $771	The car failed to start intermittently starting in February. Had 5 trips with 4 tows to 3 different repair services, finally identified when the problem persisted. It turned out to be the fuel pump, which in turn, burned out the fuel pump relay. catastrophic ball joint failure
Dec 2014 126000 mi US $400	Sway bar links worn,
Mar 2017 144000 mi US $1000	Power steering pump failed, worn by after market skid plate rubbing on a coupling
Nov 2017 152000 mi US $1042	Water pump failed

Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 80000 mi	Hood support strut failed, hatch struts worn; all replaced. Hood latch handle detached from mechanism; secured with wire loop.
Apr 2018 132000 mi US $1000	Fuel pump failed, mass airflow sensor intermittent failure

Volkswagen R32 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2016
Jan 2010 74200 mi	Driver window detached from regulator clips.
May 2010 40000 mi US $360	A/C expansion valve replacement.
Feb 2012 67000 mi	Repaired the driver door lock microswitch.

Volkswagen R32 in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015
Jan 2012 US $560	Car began overheating and flashing STOP warning, towed vehicle to shop where parts were ordered/installed. I paid total cost for parts/labor. Replaced plastic coolant pipe with Gruven metal part as preventative maintenance.
Jul 2012 59200 mi US $650	Temp gauge not reading accurately, AC compressor & control unit & fans not working. No cold air.
Feb 2013 62100 mi	AC compressor had failed. Replaced with the new factory unit.
Jan 2014 63000 mi US $800	Car first began to idle poorly, displayed MIL/CEL, squeaked loudly during cold startup, then it failed to startup. As a result I replaced the alternator, plugs & coil packs.

Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Dec 2009
May 2008 34000 mi	Cooling fans were dead, A/C needed recharge
Oct 2008 47000 mi US $350	Strut top bushing and bearings need to be replaced. Very loose steering and popping sound. Tire wear and odd braking also was symptom. Also changed Oil, oil filter, Haldex fluid and filter. Excessive rattle and squeak in center console area, Around HVAC and radio.

Volkswagen R32 in Florida, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2011
Apr 2007 67849 mi US $3751	Replaced rear differential and Haldex unit
Jan 2009 106000 mi US $50	Headlight out.
Aug 2010 138000 mi US $278	antenna mount replaced
Feb 2011 145700 mi US $355	temperature sensor replaced

Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - May 2019
Mar 2010 70000 mi US $60	Replaced thermostat and topped off coolant. 45 minute job done in driveway.
Apr 2010 73000 mi US $135	Water pump began squeaking when hot due to a loose plastic plug behind the pump's pulley. Pump worked fine, just noisy. Replaced at home by me. Fairly simple job.
Jun 2012 104000 mi	Car was slow starting. Found corrosion on battery terminals. Cleaned connections. Problem gone.
Dec 2013 118000 mi US $20	Replaced driver's side low beam bulb.
Mar 2014 120000 mi US $15	Side marker lens melted at the bulb socket.
Jan 2015 90500 mi US $75	Driver's side outer tie rod end was worn out. I purchased the part and a local mechanic replaced it in about 20 minutes.
Sep 2017 176000 mi US $20	Replaced blown passenger side low beam headlight bulb.

Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015 91000 mi US $550	Dash cluster malfunction. Unable to repair, thus needed to be replaced. Car functions fine either way, just an annoyance.
Mar 2017 113000 mi US $600	New lower control arms. Thermostat housing had hairline crack. Replaced it.

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Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
Aug 2012 234260 mi C $350	Rear brakes and rotors and emergency brake cables

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Volkswagen R32 in Kentucky, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

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Volkswagen Golf in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
Jul 2013 84500 mi US $300	Rubber gasket at axle was torn, needed replacement.
Nov 2013 87000 mi	air intake valve started to fail

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2013
Jun 2010 73000 mi US $600	Front struts were worn out. Front brakes were worn, rotors warped. Front CA bushings worn out. Turbo waste gate malfunctioned, needed to be replaced. Front struts were worn out. Front brakes were worn, rotors warped. Front CA bushings worn out. Turbo waste gate malfunctioned, needed to be replaced.
Aug 2010 76000 mi US $600	EGR hose blew out, needed to be replaced. EGR hose blew out, needed to be replaced.
Jan 2011 81000 mi US $700	Replaced EGR Replaced EGR
Apr 2012 98300 mi US $500	Front driver and passenger side wheel bearings and hubs were growling loudly. Mechanic replaced both sets (with OEM parts) and problem went away. Also new tires installed.

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Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada - Jun 2006
Feb 2005 21700 mi	Glow Plug Relay replaced
Jun 2006 27900 mi	Injection System replace: below average fuel economy

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 102000 mi US $1200	Timing Belt and water pump.

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Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012 100940 mi C $600	Main fan broke

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Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2022
Mar 2011 80000 mi US $704	Water pump failure while driving. Replaced thermostat & coolant temp sensor myself to no avail, then took it to repair shop. Shop replaced water pump and timing belt.
Feb 2013 100700 mi	Failed catalytic converter.
Dec 2013 110000 mi US $30	Replaced faulty driver's door lock actuator assembly.
Dec 2014 125000 mi US $100	Replaced rusty oil pan.
Feb 2016 138600 mi US $400	Replaced failing original exhaust system with cat-back aftermarket system.

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Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 123000 mi US $250	Clutch failure
May 2018 125000 mi US $800	Control arms, struts, ball joints, inner & outer tie rods rear axle beam bushings.
Jun 2018 125000 mi US $400	Tires

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Illinois, United States Jun 2008 - May 2011
Mar 2009 44000 mi US $1	I cleared a blocked sunroof drain tube that was causing a water leak into the interior, then vacuumed and deodorized the carpet.
Mar 2010 51000 mi US $300	Airbag Fault light came on and problem fixed by replacing a wiring harness under driver seat. Replaced the fuse block located on top of battery due to melted terminal surrounding fuse.
Dec 2010 55000 mi	driver's side window glass became detached from window regulator, removed door panel and place glass back into window regulator. No new parts required, nothing was actually broken, just detached.
Apr 2011 57000 mi US $125	Front wheel bearing failure. Resolved problem by replacing wheel bearing and wheel hub.

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Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Mar 2019
Nov 2009 37200 mi C $300	Secondary air pump replacement Broken coil spring
Sep 2013 62000 mi C $50	Replaced both worn-out hatchback struts. $50 for parts, 10 minutes to replace.
Jun 2014 66340 mi C $268	Replace faulty oxygen sensor Replace broken antenna cable Replaced faulty turn signal relay
Oct 2015 75120 mi	Replace diverter valve Replaced ball joint and bushings Replaced broken coil spring
Feb 2017 83700 mi C $600	Repaired and repainted rusting front quarter panels.
Jan 2018 85560 mi C $50	Replaced failed hatchback strut (failed because it was not properly installed)

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Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 199000 mi US $1200	timing belt and valve job. The valve job was required because I had just bought the car and I guess the person that did the Timing belt did not put it on correctly and the belt lost tension and I had valve piston contact.

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Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 66000 mi US $1247	Water pump failure.

Volkswagen Golf in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 125240 mi C $400	Car was having trouble starting as well producing many electrical related codes. Car was also stuck in safe mode Replaced cam sensor, timing belt, ignition coil, and spark plug wires. Car is out of safe mode but still having trouble starting

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 98000 mi	Brake light panel on back of rear window is out and needs to be replaced but its 270 dollars so I opted out of fixing. Transmission fluid need to be changed very dirty and had pieces of metal shavings. Not good for future of teh car and transmission.

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Volkswagen Golf in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015 268460 mi C $1245	Had rear rotors and pads replaced after only 15 months and 400000 kms. Brakes would not completely release after repairs and took it back and they found calipers were sticking so replaced. Informed by shop that intercooler tubing had contacted some sheathing and worn through, and I was loosing boost. My car is heavily modded so naturally I want full boost. They had a used one in good condition so I was lucky.
Aug 2015 274080 mi C $290	coolant system loosing coolant quickly. Mechanic noted a wire harness had chafed through the base of the oil cooler allowing coolant to escape. Replaced part.
Sep 2015 277760 mi C $650	Power steering fluid leaking. Needed to constantly top up. Mechanic determined it was a failed pressure line. Replaced
Aug 2016 281360 mi C $350	Original Starter failed after 450,000 kms, replaced with aftermarket

Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2018
Jun 2008 50000 mi US $130	On a longish trip, I got an overboost condition. I took it into a shop and they gave it a good shot, but did not ultimately solve the problem. When you turn the key off, the overboost condition is cleared, and turbo is restored, So I'm living with it.
Jun 2011 77000 mi US $200	ABS module throwing a code: 00668 - Supply Voltage Terminal 30 008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent. Flickering head- and interior lamps. Mechanic isolated a faulty ground and fixed it. He also installed some Koni Golds.
Feb 2012 82700 mi US $150	Intermittent, serious electrical problems. Turned out to be the power distribution board above the battery. $120 part, $30 labor. Knowing which part=priceless.
Oct 2012 89000 mi US $35	Replaced the fuse box above the battery. Replaced it a year ago, and that fixed all the electrical troubles. Well it started again, and this time I replaced it with a $35 knock-off. Well, if a $120 part only lasts a year...Fixed for now!
Sep 2013 98000 mi US $950	Anutee of Dieselland cleaned the intake, replaced MAF sensor, trimmed the turbo vane actuator. (Removed all the go-slow). ECU tune (put in some go-fast). Replaced the negative battery cable. (End of all the electrical gremlins). New car!
Aug 2014 101100 mi US $117	AC went out, so I took it to a local mechanic specializing in AC. Good news: just a fuse. Bad news $500. Fuse box above battery was melted (true). Fixed it myself for $120 and 20 minutes.
Aug 2016 116400 mi US $700	Turbo boost leak caused emissions failure. Fixed boost line. Adjusted fueling for injector wear. Serpentine belt replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 225680 mi	Hatch latch

Volkswagen Golf in New Hampshire, United States May 2013 - Nov 2018
Jun 2013 194000 mi US $800	Potentially routine maintenance - timing belt change (every 100k). Timing was corrected and fueling was adjusted.
Aug 2013 196000 mi US $250	Recharge AC Weld exhaust brackets
Oct 2013 198800 mi US $1100	Original Struts/Shocks replaced Rear brake caliper replaced Backup lights not working, periodic full loss of power when turned off. Backup light switch replaced.
Apr 2015 223500 mi	Intake manifold removed, cleaned and reinstalled.
Sep 2015 230000 mi US $350	injection pump setting was too high. Adjusted.
Oct 2015 230800 mi US $250	frozen brake caliper rear both sides. replaced. broken front spring
May 2016 247000 mi US $250	Excessive wear on front tires. Replaced bushings on front suspension A arms + alignment.
Sep 2016 250000 mi US $250	CEL due to EGR. EGR delete.
Jan 2017 251000 mi US $20	Brake switch replaced. Brake lights had not been working.
Jun 2018 162000 mi US $250	Starter replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2011
Oct 2008 76880 mi	Timing belt tensioner replaced due to faulty tensioner installed at timing belt change 20,000km ago. Parts and Labor covered by VW.
Jun 2009 84940 mi C $400	worn front rear lower control arm bushings, worn struts.

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2018
Aug 2012 128000 mi US $60	Front W.B. failures - replaced
Jan 2015 160000 mi US $1600	Excessive wear on main bearing(s). Usable but with manageable shifting difficulties and occasional disengagement under high load. This transmission was previously attached to an engine that self destructed at 93253 miles (runaway).

Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 35700 mi	Driver seat adjuster and upright seat. The adjuster broke off in my hand, maybe pulled too hard, the seat back started to squeak in the frame, dealer replaced both.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Oct 2004 - Apr 2020
Jun 2004 49600 mi	Clutch switch, covered under warranty.
Nov 2004 78500 mi US $455	alternator pulley
Oct 2005 124000 mi US $22	emergency flasher relay
Jul 2006 167300 mi US $188	serpentine belt tensioner
Sep 2006 179900 mi US $965	alternator and pulley, parts and labor
Mar 2007 209000 mi US $413	starter replacement
Apr 2007 212000 mi US $1102	clutch and flywheel replacement, parts and labor
Aug 2007 236000 mi US $600	water pump failed
Sep 2009 297000 mi US $253	Ventilation blower fan failed. It was removed and replaced for a reasonable charge
Jun 2010 314000 mi US $60	exhaust pipe clamp needed replacement
Dec 2011 347000 mi US $250	replaced the starter
Jan 2012 349500 mi US $226	Multi switch (Hi-Lo beam switch, cruise)
Mar 2012 362000 mi US $632	L&R tierods, L tierod boot, R ball joint, PS rack boot (SCI, MPLS)
May 2012 371100 mi US $200	Replaced auxiliary fan and AC compressor Replaced wheel bearing. Also performed maintenance on wear items.
Jun 2012 377000 mi US $2125	Differential failed and blew hole in side of transmission. Installed rebuilt transmission and clutch disk. At same time, replaced front axles.0
Jan 2013 413000 mi US $170	replaced oil cooler seals, heater core hose, and replaced hood release lever and coolant reservoir
Mar 2013 422000 mi US $74	right-side axle replaced under warranty
Jun 2013 437000 mi US $300	spliced wire to AC compressor, replaced lower radiator hose, inspected timing belt, PS pump, and serpentine tensioner.
Oct 2013 452500 mi US $1250	Replaced steering rack, sway bar bushings, tie rod ends
Jan 2014 467000 mi US $221	Fan control module plus labor
Jun 2014 492000 mi US $208	Replaced original turbo control valve
Aug 2014 500300 mi US $318	Replaced rear pads and rotors and rear caliper
Oct 2014 509300 mi US $95	glow plug harness
Jan 2015 523500 mi US $384	radiator replacement
Feb 2015 528400 mi US $450	starter replacement
Mar 2016 585000 mi US $330	replace vacuum hose, reseal vacuum pump, replace two heater hoses
May 2016 591900 mi US $400	front springs broken. Replaced both, also strut bearings.
Mar 2017 629000 mi US $70	Replaced emergency brake cables.
Jun 2017 641000 mi US $1167	Replaced clutch, flywheel, rear main seal (273k miles on old clutch was very good.) Also replaced an axle under warranty.
Aug 2017 661000 mi US $183	Replaced intercooler which had a small leak.
Nov 2017 670000 mi US $140	left ball joint
Mar 2018 687000 mi US $3400	Worn cylinder head, with over 440k miles. Preferred not to wait until something broke. Replaced right ball joint at same time.

Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain May 2018 - Oct 2019
Feb 2019 86200 mi £400	Replaced corroded catalytic convertor and repaired broken window regulator.

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017 310000 mi US $25	Replaced glow plug

Volkswagen Golf in Colorado, United States Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017 155000 mi US $638	Oil drain plug stripped. Replaced oil pan. Front door switches inoperative. No signal that doors were open.

Volkswagen Golf in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 42780 mi C $500	coolant temp sensor failed, common on VR6

Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2014
Mar 2013 159000 mi US $301	Brake booster hose leaking. Replaced. Coolant hose leaking. Replaced.
Mar 2014 172000 mi US $20	"Door closed" microswitch in driver's door failed. Replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Dec 2014 130200 mi C $750	There was a draw on the battery when engine not running, such that a good battery would drain overnight. Difficult to identify as alternator tested okay while running. Turned out to be a bad circuit board, specific to vw alternator design.
Jan 2015 C $200	Front pipe flange and flex pipe were leaking and needed replacement

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Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
Jul 2015 224200 mi US $400	Alternator failed and was replaced.
Nov 2015 226100 mi US $285	Front passenger window regulator detached from window, window fell into door. The window was undamaged and reattached to regulator.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 252000 mi US $1200	Replaced transmission. Replace transmission

Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012 112000 mi US $300	Threading on oil pan was stripped. Entire oil pan had to be replaced

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 81420 mi C $320	Replaced left and right control arm bushings.

Volkswagen Golf in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Aug 2014 152300 mi US $960	Bushings for lower control arms and sway bar. Also did a realignment. Secondary air pump starting to fail, makes a whirring noise
Dec 2014 158000 mi	Rear calipers were misaligned causing a noise, turned out that the assembly was broken and slightly leaking fluid, causing the pads to wear unevenly. Realigned the calipers for a temporary fix, will return later for full fix
Mar 2015 165000 mi US $450	Brake calipers were broken and slightly leaking, apparently from improper previous repair.

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
Feb 2015 111800 mi C $60	Protective cover under the car was lost and new one was added

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Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010 76000 mi US $67	Brake booster hose cracked. $57 part $10 labor.

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Volkswagen Golf in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2010
Sep 2009 159000 mi	Seat belt wire broken, soldered in a new wire. Triggered air bag light.

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Volkswagen Golf in District of Columbia, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 112000 mi US $550	Ignition coils replaced

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Volkswagen Golf in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
May 2011 96000 mi US $1000	Front struts (Bilstein) Front springs (OEM)
Apr 2012 108300 mi	Faulty electronics module in driver's door. No longer registers "door open" status -- won't switch dome light on. Lock/unlock still works, and no troubles with factory alarm system (thus far).
Jul 2012 115000 mi	Catalytic converter failed; Check Engine light with code for catalyst efficiency, and raspy noise from exhaust. Did not replace, as I was trading car in for a new one. Speed sensor failed. Speedometer needle would fluctuate between 50-70mph at speeds above 60mph. Did not repair; involved too much labor.

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
Nov 2009 96000 mi US $470	Front CV joint replaced
Apr 2010 99000 mi	Water leak when sold. VW, after years of forum chats, issued TSB for clogging sunroof drains. Not clogged on mine or many others. Forums suspect cabin air filter and duct system gets clogged. Requires taking dash out! Or windshield seal.

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2012
Aug 2010 109000 mi US $560	Ignition coil needed replacement Alternator died and had to be replaced.
Sep 2010 110000 mi US $560	Required a new clutch slave and flywheel.
Dec 2010 113000 mi US $600	Check Engine Light for a Secondary Air Intake malfunction. Tubing had to be replaced.
Jun 2011 116000 mi US $700	Ingition Coil needed to be replaced. While the car was in, I had the shop replace other old coils and spark plugs.

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 125000 mi	Replaced alternator

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Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - May 2019
Dec 2017 176000 mi US $195	Dirty injectors
Jul 2018 180000 mi US $100	Crankcase breather

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2011
Jul 2008 67000 mi US $300	Bad wheel bearing in the rear drivers side.
Feb 2009 72000 mi	Flex section of exhaust fell apart. Have not fixed yet.
Aug 2009 80000 mi US $30	Thermostat had to be replaced.
Jul 2010 100000 mi US $800	water pump broke, car wasn't driven for a month till I could afford repairs. Timing belt was done at the same time since 90 percent of the work had to be done to get to the water pump.
Jan 2011 100000 mi US $200	Replaced starter.
Mar 2011 100000 mi	Exhaust was still broken when I turned it over to the Honda dealer

Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2022
Jun 2009 110000 mi US $1800	Shift fork in transmission broke.
May 2012 160000 mi US $500	Water pump was leaking and needed replacement. Timing belt done at the same time.
Jun 2012 165000 mi US $300	OEM front struts were leaking and blow.
Nov 2012 165500 mi US $200	Water pump was leaking and needed replacement. Timing belt done at the same time.
Aug 2014 181400 mi US $40	Replaced the cracked coolant tank
Jan 2015 176800 mi US $10	Ignition wiring overheated (again) and needs to be replaced at the ignition switch. Problem is due to headlight power running through ignition switch. Permanent fix = relay harness for headlights.
Aug 2016 189200 mi US $120	Fuel pump failed and was replaced.

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Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2003 - Jun 2015
May 2003 3819 mi	1-Repaired condensation in side marker blinker. 2-Repaired loose door trim under passenger door 3-Ignition Coils replaced (under recall)
Mar 2004 14904 mi	1- Poor AM reception in radio, replaced wiring to antenna.
Jul 2004 20116 mi C $2	1- Climate control dash lighbulb burnt out, replaced bulb labour was free.
Sep 2004 22469 mi	1- Brake Lights stopped working. Brake light switch replaced.
Dec 2004 26581 mi	1- Waterpump replaced.
Apr 2005 31546 mi	1- Driver side wheel bearing replaced
Oct 2006 48229 mi	1-Sunvisor clip snapped and replaced.
Mar 2007 53165 mi C $210	Noise gets louder the faster you drive. Sounds like a helicopter in the distance. Passenger Front Wheel Bearing was issue. Passenger Front Wheel Bearing Replaced.
Mar 2008 69502 mi	The car does not sense that the driver's door is open. Will not repair since I don't even notice it.
Sep 2008 76260 mi C $45	Radio reception not working. Replaced antenna at top of car. Radio now works. Radio reception not working. Replaced antenna at top of car. Radio now works.
Oct 2008 77004 mi C $379	Shaky engine at idle only. When coming to a stop, car began shuddering. Check engine light appeared. Symptoms would go away while driving and appear stopped at idle. Dealer replaced vacuum pump and associated hoses.
Sep 2009 91140 mi C $1000	Banging into gear (auto transmission), check engine light appeared, transmission speed sensor defective. Banging into gear (auto transmission), check engine light appeared, transmission speed sensor defective.
Jan 2010 96100 mi C $100	Check engine light appeared while driving on freeway. Check engine light appeared while driving on freeway. Thermostat replaced.
Dec 2010 110360 mi C $250	Car would randomly die after about ~15 minutes of driving. After the stall, within a minute later it would start back up. No codes. Read up online and changed the crank position sensor. Success Car would randomly die after about ~15 minutes of driving. After the stall, within a minute later it would start back up. No codes. Read up online and changed the crank position sensor. Success
May 2011 114700 mi C $340	Leaking oil on garage floor. Valve cover gasket replaced Leaking oil on garage floor. Valve cover gasket replaced While examining engine , Pcv valve and associated tubes were separated. Replaced Pcv valve and hoses as well.
Jun 2011 116560 mi	Rust on bottom of rear hatch. First confirmation that it will be covered under warranty by phone call and parts were ordered. Called again after new rear hatch panel arrived and painted. While examining engine, PCV valve and associated tubes were separated. Replaced PCV valve and hoses as well. Replaced rear hatch with new one. Replaced rear hatch with new one. Rust on bottom of rear hatch. First confirmation that it will be covered under warranty by phone call and parts were ordered. Called again after new rear hatch panel arrived and painted.
Mar 2012 126480 mi C $400	Fans do not turn on, only when A/C is on and only when it already is overheating.
Jun 2012 129580 mi C $75	Coolant low light came on. Coolant was empty. Brought to mechanic slight crack in the plastic coolant reservoir. Replaced reservoir and filled with coolant.
Aug 2012 131520 mi C $180	Passenger front wheel bearing bad. Airplane noise coming from the front of car when driving and turning.
Jun 2013 138880 mi C $350	Vibration when accelerating. Was some control arm part in the front suspension.
Dec 2014 154380 mi C $220	Parking brake was staying engaged slightly after being released. Smelled burning brake pads after driving.
Mar 2015 158100 mi C $750	No reverse gear only when car warned up. Bought solenoid valves online got local mechanic to change it out. Transmission Fluid was changed as well. Hood strut and hatch struts do not hold. Replaced struts. Alternator failed. Replaced

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2013 - Oct 2014
Mar 2013 135000 mi US $360	Replaced all 9 shift solenoids inside transmission, and replaced transmission fluid.
Jul 2013 139600 mi US $80	Replaced cracked upper radiator hose.
Sep 2013 140000 mi US $1200	Car catastrophically overheated on the highway. Blew two radiator hoses and the thermostat. Shop replaced.
May 2014 145000 mi US $550	Fuel pump stopped working. Replaced myself with Airtex pump from AutoZone. Replaced crank position/engine speed sensor.
Jun 2014 136000 mi US $190	Car would not start. I narrowed the problem to the fuel pump relay, and replaced with duralast brand. Fixed the issue for one day, then broke again. Took car to a mechanic who installed OEM 409 fuel pump relay.

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Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 115500 mi US $495	Starter stopped working.

Volkswagen GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2010
Aug 2008 82000 mi US $400	Engine Coils/Plugs
Dec 2009 90000 mi US $800	o2 sensor, thermostat
Jan 2010 95000 mi US $900	New Cat
Nov 2010 109000 mi US $371	Ignition coils. Engine Coils
Dec 2010 110000 mi US $2800	New Head - Timing Chain Broke New Head - Timing Chaing Broke

Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011 160500 mi US $32	Bad coil.

Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States May 2013 - Aug 2020
Jun 2013 120000 mi US $285	Engine started to misfire after a 700-mile trip. Failure of two coils. Replaced all four coils and spark plugs.
Feb 2014 124700 mi US $708	Alt/voltage regulator failed.
Nov 2016 150300 mi US $150	Replace Starter
Jul 2019 165000 mi US $100	MAF replace

Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States May 2010 - Oct 2014
Mar 2010 65000 mi US $750	Leaking engine seals
Aug 2010 75000 mi US $1550	Repair to dent in rear hatch and rear quarter panel.
Nov 2010 77500 mi US $700	alternator.
Aug 2011 83000 mi US $2140	AC not working, complete system replacement. Also water leak, coolant temp sensor not working, and a new set of tires (BF Goodrich, $117 per tire, not in total).
Sep 2011 85000 mi	New air compressor seized after 200 miles, car towed to engine shop, $500 to get diagnosis, towed to shop that did air con and repaired under warranty. Broke again 100 miles later air compressor replaced, third one in six weeks.
Feb 2012 90000 mi US $200	Glove box assembly fell out of dash. Epoxied brackets to mount it back in dash.
Aug 2012 94100 mi US $350	drier replaced (under warranty, replaced last year), also hose replaced
Jan 2013 89500 mi US $125	Two wheel studs broken on left rear.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
Aug 2011 81840 mi C $600	Driver side bearing went, after passenger side went earlier in the year.
Dec 2011 89900 mi C $200	Engine threw a code citing cooling system malfunction; cleared code, didn't come back.
Jul 2012 96600 mi C $400	Control arm bushing worn, which caused premature replacement (under warranty) of struts.

Volkswagen GTI in Nebraska, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
Jan 2011 120000 mi US $850	Turbo seals have been leaking oil causing the turbo to leak and burn oil. Problem has been known about for several months. Replaced with an upgraded remanufactured part.

Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Mar 2017
Jul 2010 34920 mi C $300	Replaced upper strut bearings as they were worn

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Connecticut, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013 US $570	Cooling therm replaced
Jul 2013 68300 mi US $600	some switch in the engine went crazy, i dont recall completely.
Sep 2013 70000 mi US $600	Main power lead was bad so it was replaced.
Oct 2013 70000 mi US $215	battery replaced
Dec 2013 70000 mi	Wipers, headlights, turn signals, hvac and radiator fans would turn themselves on when car was unlocked with key in ignition. Wipers, lights, signals would flicker while driving.

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013 145000 mi US $200	Slow coolant leak between block and tranny, required topping off a couple times a year. Would cost a few hundred dollars just to diagnose, selling anyway. Vacuum leak somewhere. All easily accessible vacuum hoses were replaced, didn't help. My mechanic decided that it would require removal of the intake in order to find it so we decided not to pursue because it wasn't causing any issues and about to sell.

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2011
Jul 2009 81000 mi US $1500	shifter fork over $1500 since the clutch was replaced at the same time
Jun 2010 87000 mi US $816	drivers side axle leaking, throwout bearing and slave cylinder leaking
Apr 2011 98000 mi US $280	PS axle went bad. Vibrating intermittently at highway speeds.

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Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Aug 2012 178380 mi C $2000	Replaced turbocharges. Hydrodynamic bearing failure

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Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 175000 mi	Skipping badly. Check engine light blinking. Had timing belt replaced before. Could be cat converter or coil pack.

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Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 89000 mi US $600	Starter motor died and needed to be replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Mar 2012
Jun 2011 186000 mi C $250	alternator died, needed to be replaced with refurbished one rear hatchback locking latch failed

Volkswagen Golf in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2013
Jun 2010 108000 mi US $35	Coolant temperature sensor Glow plug harness
Mar 2011 116000 mi US $450	Replaced entire exhaust after OEM pipe hangar broke and aggravated rusted area behind the catalytic converter, causing pipe to shear.
May 2013 137600 mi US $600	Timing belt

Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2022
Jul 2010 333000 mi US $65	window regulator clips
Oct 2010 339000 mi US $800	Replaced turbo.
Jun 2011 357000 mi US $70	replaced large radiator fan
Aug 2011 357000 mi US $320	replaced alternator
Oct 2011 361000 mi US $100	rear shocks
May 2012 377000 mi US $30	Lower Control Arm bushings replaced
Jun 2012 378000 mi US $70	replaced glow plug harness
May 2013 400000 mi US $120	replaced exhaust flex pipe
Aug 2013 406000 mi US $70	replaced right rear pads due to sticking caliper
Feb 2014 416000 mi US $25	The ratchet mechanism for the parking brake handle was slipping. Replaced with used unit.
Apr 2014 425000 mi US $350	Diesel fuel leaked from injection pump into the alternator destroying the slip rings and brushes. Leak sealed and alternator replaced.
May 2014 425800 mi US $50	Replaced worn outer tie rod ends
Jun 2014 426000 mi US $110	replaced mass air sensor replaced mass air sensor
May 2015 442000 mi	Left front wheel bearing needed replaced due to wear. Mas Air Flow Sensor was not sending a signal. MAF was replaced by remanufactured part supplied by parts store under warranty at no cost.
Jan 2016 421000 mi US $52	replaced heater/ac blower
Feb 2016 462000 mi US $20	replaced left front brake hose.
Aug 2016 472000 mi US $116	Rear rotors,hoses and calipers
Apr 2020 520 mi US $250	clutch

Volkswagen Golf in Great Britain Sep 2012 - Nov 2015
Dec 2014 60000 mi £1	blown brake light fuse, causes the glowplug warning light to flash and failure of brake lights
Feb 2015 61100 mi £200	front spring cracked, replaced both front suspension springs

Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2015
Dec 2007 98000 mi US $340	Exhaust Repair, brake light repair
Feb 2008 101000 mi US $300	Failed glow plug, replaced all 4 proactively.
Mar 2009 119000 mi	Broken drivers side window regulator mechanism, fixed under 'stealth' recall.
Jan 2010 129000 mi US $60	Headlight out and securing bolts were too decayed to remove myself; shop replaced bulb and bolts.
May 2011 141300 mi US $300	Turbo malfunction, cleaned and lubed, vacuum control lines replaced
Oct 2011 147200 mi US $1250	Exhaust replaced
Mar 2012 150000 mi US $1000	Brake Calipers corroded and replaced; brake lines replaced, emergency brake cable replaces
Dec 2012 156000 mi US $450	Intake manifold clogged with carbon deposits
Mar 2013 157000 mi US $1500	Turbo replaced prior to failure, due to repeated CEL and out-of-spec turbo shaft play

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Volkswagen Golf in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 58100 mi	Right-front ABS speed sensor failed.
Jan 2016 61500 mi US $713	Left rear brake caliper frozen. Caliper, rotors, and pads replaced. Parking brake cable broken. Cable replaced with other brake components.
Oct 2016 80800 mi US $430	Front wheel bearing and hub required replacement

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Sep 2003 - Jun 2010
Oct 2003 12000 mi	Alternator replaced.
Sep 2004 18500 mi	Driver and passenger window clips replaced.
Dec 2006 48000 mi US $120	Replace thermostat
Oct 2007 52000 mi US $210	Replace turn-signal stalk.
Jun 2009 65000 mi US $250	Oxygen sensor replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2013
Nov 2010 90000 mi US $143	Rear turn signal went off, cruise Control stopped working. VW/Audi shop did electrical testing and determined place where wires had a short. They isolated the problem and changed worn fuse as well.
Nov 2011 110000 mi US $31699	Check engine went on due to problems with fuel pump. Owner st least patrtially at fault as lately was driving with less than half a gallon only in the tank.
Aug 2012 120400 mi US $160	Rear hatch latch and lock become unoperable. Shop had to remove and replace the latch
Dec 2012 124000 mi US $75	High mount break light failure due to short in the electric system

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Volkswagen Golf in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Oct 2009
Mar 2007 76000 mi US $250	spark plug cables rusted. Needed to be changed.
Aug 2007 80000 mi US $400	Driver door locked jammed. Door closed but indicator stayed on (electronic problem)
Jun 2008 92000 mi US $1400	Engine overheated; necessitated replacement of cooling fan, water pump, timing belt, temperature sensor

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 106000 mi US $1900	The car was overheating because the water pump failed.

Volkswagen Golf in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Mar 2015
Jun 2014 81000 mi	Blower motor replaced. Loud groaning, and vibration from a/c. Compressor and other a/c parts replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in Maryland, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2018
Oct 2011 85000 mi US $1500	A/C compressor was bad also had to repair the ignition system and had a leak in the sunroof drain system.
May 2013 89000 mi	Car misfired on start. Cause was traced to a loose wire on plug 3.
Sep 2014 94000 mi US $100	The crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. Car was cutting off after a short period.
Mar 2015 96000 mi US $150	Had to replace oil pan due to stripped oil plug thread.
May 2018 111000 mi US $1000	Worn bushing had to be replaced

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Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Jul 2009
Apr 2009 69440 mi C $10	Turbo started to make sucking noise. Finally got around to bringing it into the shop (needed an oil change anyway). The pipe was still connected, but the clamp was missing. Shop replaced clamp. Cost $80 for LOF and new clamp.

Volkswagen Golf in Colorado, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
Feb 2007 64000 mi US $1650	Car was in the shop:1) to replace shocks and install a lift kit; 2) timing belt replacement; 3) leaking diesel fuel injection pump. Pump was on national back order with VW (!), so I had it rebuilt and reinstalled. Cost of shop visit includes the suspensi
Apr 2007 69000 mi US $240	I had two OEM ignition keys replaced. This involved laser cutting and programming to match the car's immobilizer. The original keys had failed at their attachment rings so they couldn't be attached to a keychain. Subsequently, they were lost. VW keys are
Jul 2007 77000 mi US $300	Needed intake manifold and EGR cleaning from accumulated sludge.
Aug 2007 78000 mi	engine goes into limp mode with no other indications of trouble, no CEL. Error codes were ambiguous. Mechanic, a TDI specicialist, says he's never seen anything like it before. Problem is less frequent now, but occasional.
Nov 2007 85000 mi US $265	Brake light switch failed, lighting CEL light- Replacement solved that.
Jun 2008 97000 mi	loose nut on the lower rear shock mounting bolt. Not an original installation, the nut dated from a shock replacement two years ago.
Nov 2008 110000 mi US $40	Air Bag light went on, went off, then on again. I plan to see my regular mechanic about it later.
Dec 2009 US $650	worn ball joints and control arm bushings were replaced (upgraded to TT bushings)

Volkswagen Golf in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
May 2014 117400 mi	Broken door latch
Nov 2014 122200 mi US $188	Needed to replace the glow plug harness and two glow plugs
Sep 2015 125000 mi US $365	Replaced both fr brake calipers as the e-brake was sticking
May 2016 129500 mi US $1000	Alt. locked up, alt belt failed, replaced the tensioner at the same time

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Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Jul 2018
Jun 2010 63000 mi US $1100	Had a bent caliper also.
May 2018 86000 mi US $300	Replaced the control comfort module. Mechanical actuators in th CCM stick over time as the lubricant decays. Complex and difficult to diagnose electrical issues arise.

Volkswagen Golf in Nevada, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 126000 mi	happend 3x issue with all 5 wheel studs snapping off and had to replace rotor and other damaged parts that impacted the ground when tire came off. had a shop do brakes, I think they put cheap studs on after breaking my expensive longer ones.

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Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
Oct 2009 58000 mi US $150	Car overheated while driving and engine light came on. Went to shop and they replaced the thermostat. Works fine now.
May 2010 61300 mi US $545	Engine sensor was broken and had to be replaced.

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Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Feb 2013 75500 mi US $2500	Ten-year-old Garrett T-28 BB Turbo went south. APR III system. If original owner it's covered. Unfortunately I'm not. Can't fully rebuild BB Turbo. $1,650 cost of Turbo- the rest labor to take out and install. Not related to any other issues.
Oct 2013 79300 mi US $900	Shifter cable wire broke also replaced APR turbo down pipe gasket & right wheel hub bearing
Nov 2014 84900 mi US $500	worn tie rod. replaced Tie Rods and upgraded front stabilizer bar with Neuspeed heavy duty

Volkswagen GTI in Indiana, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2017
Oct 2013 45200 mi US $55	Washer fluid leak
Feb 2015 54000 mi US $5	Secondary air injection pump rivets failed, pump falling apart and whistling. Repaired pump by drilling out rivets and replacing with bolts. Estimate of $912 for replacement of part by dealer.
Jun 2015 56000 mi US $45	Engine was not reaching operating temperature. Found thermostat was sticking open. Replaced thermostat.
Jan 2016 48500 mi US $190	Leaking vacuum line for intake. Replaced. Valve cover gasket and cam chain tensioner seal leaking oil. Replaced.
Mar 2016 61000 mi US $250	Coolant leak from flange on side of head Vacuum hose broke while being removed for coolant flange repair.
Nov 2016 64900 mi US $350	Rebuild faulty ABS control module

Volkswagen GTI in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2011 64340 mi C $250	Replaced a tie-rod end
Dec 2012 74400 mi C $900	The airbag light was lit due to a fauly relay in the seatbelt assembly. After 10 years, both headlights went within 1 week of each other. Impressive! The door lock mechanism was repair as car would lock door even when the door was open (worn wire)
Aug 2013 77500 mi C $15	one of the plastic undercarriage pieces was hanging down. Just had it trimmed off.
Jan 2014 76260 mi C $580	Clunking sound in the front end due to worn out sway bar. The airbag light was on due to a faulty connection in the seat belt hardware. Expensive, but now both are done. Apparently the contact inside just wears out with use. The airbag light was on due to a faulty connection in the seat belt hardware. Expensive, but now both are done. Apparently the contact inside just wears out with use. Clunking sound in the front end due to worn out sway bar.
May 2015 82540 mi	Rust claim. Replaced all the side panels.
Nov 2015 84820 mi C $125	Some squeaking was present. Cable maintenance required. Problem fixed Wheel bearing droning. Front wheel well insert was replaced
Apr 2016 86280 mi C $50	Airbag light on. Traced to seatbelt buckle. Not yet repaired.
Dec 2016 89900 mi C $3000	Cv boots cracked. Exhaust down pipe broke at flex point Airbag light on. The sensor in the seatbelt had broken off. This was repaired a few years earlier by replacing the seatbelt harness. Shop soldered the piece on for free.
Jan 2018 91760 mi C $600	Had to replace keys.

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Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Aug 2011 135300 mi	Engine replacement

Volkswagen GTI in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014 133500 mi US $550	Fuel pump replaced.
Jun 2014 136000 mi	Door open sensor failed. Did not get repaired.
Sep 2014 140000 mi	Check engine light came on. Shop determined the catalytic converter is going. Estimated repair cost of $1500. Check engine light went back off. Chose not to repair. Will be car shopping this winter.
Nov 2014 140900 mi US $430	Drivers side door latch replaced.
Jan 2015 142000 mi US $240	Replace tie rod.
Apr 2015 143200 mi US $575	Both front axles replaced. Replace leaky valve cover gasket.
Dec 2015 152000 mi US $42	Replaced driver side headlight.
Jun 2016 157000 mi US $340	Replaced clamps.
Dec 2016 162000 mi US $17	Replace headlight
Jan 2017 145800 mi US $377	Replace thermostat

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Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010 97000 mi US $160	Check engine light came on for faulty coolant sensor.
Feb 2011 97600 mi US $460	Check Engine light came on again. Hoses needed to be replaced. Check engine light came on yet again. This time taken to dealership and more hoses were replaced and parts relevant to the coolant system.
Apr 2011 99000 mi US $476	Door open indicator kept popping up while driving and would go away when opening door. Door latch needed to be replaced.

Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Feb 2010 62000 mi US $2000	The overall cost of my issue was around $1000 in parts and the dealer charged me a little over $1000. This is one of the main reasons I might switch car companies, just because of the cost of repairs.....

Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2013
May 2011 120000 mi US $1000	Timing belt broke. I had to replace the cylinder head and timing belt, including the water pump. I assumed the previous owner replaced the timing belt. Timing belt supposed to be changed at 100k miles.
Aug 2012 123000 mi US $170	Broken ignition locking cylinder. Metal "key like" piece connecting ignition cylinder to ignition switch broke. Common problem when researched on VWvortex.com.
Nov 2012 120000 mi US $100	Failed ignition coils. I have had to replace ignition coils about once every 2 years. Symptoms are a loss of power when accelerating and a rough idle.

Volkswagen GTI in Indiana, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2008
Dec 2007 64000 mi US $125	Bad cooling sensor, intermittent check engine light.

Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Sep 2013 102000 mi US $125	Broken parking brake cable

Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Nov 2008 - May 2009
Dec 2008 145000 mi US $375	Thermostat jammed causing overheating. Leaking rad hose also replaced at this time.
May 2009 151000 mi US $145	Within 10 days: CEL came on, car started to overheat, A/C went out and clutch started to slip. I was quoted between $4500-6000 in total repair costs. The only thing spent money on was replacing the cooling system fan switch. Sold to mechanic.

Volkswagen GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
May 2011 100700 mi US $58	coolant malfunction reset

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Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada Nov 2009 - Sep 2010
Dec 2009 81220 mi	Engine seem to work on 2 cylinder intermittently. So we can feel a lost of power when accelerating.

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Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Oct 2011 79300 mi US $800	o2 sensors

Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 105400 mi C $2500	Check engine

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 103000 mi	Oil leak slowly. Didn't fix.

Volkswagen Golf in Louisiana, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 21000 mi US $105	Electrical problem that is slowly draining battery, and causing intermitten starting problems.

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Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States Nov 2008 - May 2009
Apr 2009 98000 mi	Fuel pump replaced, extended warranty.

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2009 100000 mi US $300	Worn Control arms ready to fail. Discovered during required State of NJ vehicle inspection. Soot removed from Air control device. Mass flow sensor? Code on computer indicated problem. common with diesels. Also needed to clean out exhaust manifold of soot as well. Stripped drain plug on aluminum oil pan leaking. Pan replaced.
Sep 2009 105000 mi	Leaky sun roof - drain tubes closed up in door jam causing leakage in car. Fixed myself.
Dec 2009 109000 mi US $5	Have changed back bulbs several times.
Jan 2010 110000 mi US $3000	Transmission.

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Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2010
Jan 2010 37000 mi	Window clips fell off window in pax side, resulting in the window sliding down partially into the door frame and unable to stay up

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Texas, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006 68000 mi	CD Player failed (again) - had to be sent to Germany for repair (again). License plate lights. Driver side door lock.
Dec 2006 69000 mi	CD player replaced Driver's side door lock fixed License plate light they couldn't figure out.
Jan 2008 83000 mi US $1000	Air bag light on (this has been a problem for 7 years now) Light covers had yellowed and required replacement. Car fills up with water when it rains. The problem is due to faulty water draining lines from the sunroof and would be too expensive to fix even though the problem existed when the car was brand new.
Jan 2009 96000 mi US $250	Oil pan threads were stripped again. The metal is said to be soft so they strip when the oil pan bolt is over tightened. I've replaced this pan several times in the 9 years I've owned it - I can't remember how many times exactly.
Feb 2009 96000 mi US $500	The threads in the oil pan were stripped (again) so we replaced the whole pan (again). Damn VW oil pans use soft metal.

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Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
Jul 2015 167000 mi US $550	Replaced front struts and springs

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Dec 2014
Dec 2007 243040 mi	Front strut mount and strut bearings (not unexpected at this milage) Right front bearing needed replacement; not unexpected at this mileage (used car just purchased) A couple of glow plugs (Diesel engine) were burned out. Replaced with used ones on hand.
Feb 2008 247380 mi C $210	Suspension bushings - front and rear needed replacing on account of age and wear.
Jun 2008 260400 mi C $190	Driver's window fell into the door. A well-known problem with the plastic clips installed at the factory. There's a recall but the car is too old to qualify.
Aug 2008 263500 mi C $230	Camshaft oil seal leaking. Replaced during routine timing belt change (this is not always done or needed). As well, the timing belt tensioner was discovered to be in precarious health, possibly due to previous mechanic's error in installation.
Oct 2008 265360 mi C $700	Alternator bearing has been getting worse for the past 38000 km (ever since I bought the car) The right steering knuckle and front hub were defective, possibly on account of a badly installed wheel bearing or a collision many years ago.
Nov 2008 270320 mi C $100	Driver's side driveshaft disintegrated. Either a manufacturing defect or prior damage from rust.
Apr 2010 297600 mi C $85	One of the radiator fans (passenger side) was dead.
Jun 2010 298220 mi C $55	Air Mass Flow sensor was dead (possibly due to water ingestion)
Nov 2010 304420 mi C $120	Left Rear wheel bearing wore out. May have also caused damage to ABS sensor which needed to be replaced as well. I replaced the brake rotors and pads as long as I was in there already. Passenger Front window dropped into door. Happened previously, as it's a defective design. Original dealer repair lasted 29 months...
Apr 2011 311860 mi C $30	Serpentine belt idler came apart - known weakness with this model, and I keep a spare on hand.
Dec 2014 345960 mi	Needed a new steering rack (been leaking for over a year - for a while, Lucas Stop Leak worked). Transferred engine to another car.

Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2010
Jul 2010 87000 mi US $2000	Car died, fuel delivery problem, towed car to shop -- replaced glow plug harness front end strut assemblies door lock actuators both sides, sensor for unlocking doors leak through sunroof from drain holes plugging Car died, fuel delivery problem, towed car to shop -- replaced MAF sensor

Volkswagen Golf in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
Aug 2010 155100 mi US $80	Replaced glow plugs.

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012
Dec 2011 203000 mi US $110	Check engine light on because of a glow plug failure. Glow plug harness broke when I removed it to test the plugs, so I changed it and put 4 new glow plugs at the same time.

Volkswagen Golf in Arizona, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2016
Aug 2014 101600 mi US $540	Voltage regulator. Entire alternator needed to be replaced as a result.
Dec 2014 103000 mi US $500	Alternator replaced
Jul 2015 104200 mi US $490	Starter replaced
Mar 2016 108000 mi US $700	Replaced ball joints, control arm bushings strut mounts and struts.

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Volkswagen Golf in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2019
Sep 2012 159000 mi US $1100	A/C compressor broke down
Apr 2018 182000 mi	serpentine belt

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
Apr 2014 115200 mi US $1900	Automatic transmission failure, full replacement.
May 2015 120000 mi US $250	Leak in cooling line.

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Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 93000 mi US $634	Replaced leaking head gasget, leaking o-rings and damaged coolant flange. Got a $400 discount from my mechanic on repairs 'cause I was poor -- real cost of repair should have been almost $1000. Replaced damaged coolant flange.

Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015 168500 mi US $500	Broken clutch release lever

Volkswagen Golf in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015 98860 mi	Cracked rack and pinion. Driver side interior handle broke off. Severe winter and accelerated rusting in front fenders. Will not pass safety inspection without body work.
Nov 2015 101060 mi	Engine has died, reason unknown.
Dec 2015 101060 mi	Engine finally failed. Ignition coils. Cracked rack and pinion. Driver side interior handle broke off. Severe rust in front fenders.

Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2016
Dec 2009 102000 mi US $45	Air bag light was on. Cleaning connector under driver's seat seems to have repaired. replaced secondary air hose replaced cam chain tensioner and valve gaskets replaced air breather hose on valve cover replaced starter motor replaced mass air flow meter replaced thermostat replaced control arm bushings
Feb 2010 103100 mi	Replaced all 4 ignition coils, after one went bad. There's not an official recall yet for the Golfs, but it was still fixed by VW.
Sep 2011 122000 mi	The shop came back with a list of repairs that with the service will add up to about $3000 - question now is do we repair the car or sell?
Nov 2011 123000 mi US $1500	tie arm replaced. new valve cover gasket. slow coolant leak fixed.
Apr 2012 126300 mi US $450	#14 fuse kept blowing, the one that controls power locks, windows, interior lights, etc. First they replaced the dome light, but that didn't do it. Turned out to be the wires from the hatch to the trunk had deteriorated and were shorting.
Sep 2013 143000 mi US $998	Cooling hose flange replaced to repair a slow coolant leak. replaced drive axle
Jun 2014 152000 mi US $726	oooling flange leaking, and replaced Failed WA Emissions Testing. Had 5 different faults. Got a waiver to get the car license updated. Would cost a lot to get all the emissions working. Had the MAF replaced since car was running roughly.
Sep 2014 155000 mi US $100	Heat exchanger is slowly leaking. $1500 for dealer to fix. About $950 from an independent. Will likely sell car, with full disclosure.

Volkswagen Golf in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014 190960 mi C $200	Car was running roughly and check engine light flashing. Mechanic replaced two ignition coils. Car was squealing on cold start. Mechanic disconnected secondary air pump.

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Volkswagen Golf in Colorado, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2013
Dec 2009 76000 mi US $350	Had to replace worn-out windshield nozzles -- because they are heated, they are an expensive replacement item. Windshield washer line to the rear windshield has a leak -- decided not to repair because it would require tearing out the entire interior to get at the line.
Jul 2010 82000 mi	Cracked cooling hose flange caused coolant leak.
Mar 2012 94000 mi US $130	Sway bar bushings replaced.
Jul 2013 113500 mi US $200	Sunroof would not open or sometimes opened on its own.
Aug 2013 116000 mi US $500	Hose connector broke, lost all coolant.
Sep 2013 116000 mi US $2100	Mirror adjustment lever had broken off, replaced it. O2 sensor replaced. Timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced.

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Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009 103000 mi US $1100	Oil leak discovered, added sleeve to oil drain plug, still leaking after returned home Thermostat replaced for indication of varying temperature indications
Jun 2010 108000 mi US $225	AC wasn't coming on, wire melted through was replaced

Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Apr 2012 190700 mi	Water intrusion into floor of car. Checked drains and seals for leak. Clean and dry carpeting.
Jun 2012 194000 mi US $200	ABS system triggered each time brakes applied. No code shown.
Mar 2013 206000 mi US $600	Replaced suspension.
Nov 2014 215000 mi US $1100	New water pump. New suspension.

Volkswagen Golf in Alberta, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 105400 mi C $300	Window winder stopped working. Mechanism replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in Sweden Mar 2011 - Nov 2013
Dec 2012 99820 mi $1000	Rust and corrosion on brake line (rear right side). The whole brake line was replaced.
Nov 2013 101680 mi	Front drivers window no longer opens (doesn't go down when pressing the button).

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Volkswagen Golf in California, United States - Nov 2016
Nov 2016 98235 mi US $338	All inner and outer tie rods have been replaced. There was considerable play in the wheels and I deemed it not safe to drive. Drives a hundred times better now.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2013 75000 mi US $800	Rear interior panel pulled off when pulling down the hatch.
Jul 2014 92200 mi US $188	Hatchback interior panel pulled off and needed reattaching. Filled gaps where water is leaking into door and sunroof
Mar 2015 97000 mi US $170	Windshield fluid pump needed replacement

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Volkswagen Golf in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2013
Aug 2009 153000 mi	New ac compressor and drier needed. $1,200 estimate to repair. Decided not to repair yet.
Jun 2010 170000 mi US $700	AC compressor diagnosed as bad. replaced AC and drier.
Oct 2010 174200 mi US $2050	bad fuel injection pump. replaced fuel injection pump.
Jun 2011 175000 mi US $250	very poor acceleration, turbo not functioning. hissing sound when trying to accelerate. leaking turbo exhaust hose. replaced hose.

Volkswagen Golf in Saskatchewan, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010 221960 mi C $800	put in shocks. rotors repaired rear wiper had quit trunk latch
Dec 2015 280240 mi C $750	replace timing belt and water pump replace rubber mounts for suspension
Jan 2016 233300 mi C $1270	check engine code p0234 boost waste gate replace waste gate actuator and control solenoid. set injection pump timing. free up drivers seat slide and lock.

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Volkswagen Golf in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Jan 2011 71000 mi US $255	Bad MAF sensor.
Feb 2011 71000 mi US $250	Electric windows and dome light inoperative. Replaced fuse, then sold vehicle. Many problems when sold, including bad right rear brake caliper, transmission shift forks, odd noises from the turbo, interior had fallen apart in many places, a leaky and balky sunroof.

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Volkswagen Golf in Indiana, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2015
Aug 2007 50000 mi US $3800	complete failure of automatic transmission, requiring replacement. though under the milage limit for VW warranty, VW declined coverage due to age of car.
Jun 2010 95000 mi US $1100	Also replaced damaged breather hose.
Oct 2012 114000 mi US $84	engine dies at idle. rough running.
Jun 2013 115000 mi US $95	Rough idle. Sometimes stalls after starting.

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Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States May 2008 - Sep 2008
Aug 2008 85000 mi	Engine light went on. Catalytic converter went bad. Was covered under special extended warranty.
Sep 2008 85000 mi	The check engine light was on again in the car (which is why I got rid of it).

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in West Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 101000 mi US $3000	Repaired Timing Chains, was a completely miserable thing to try to go

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Washington, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2015
Aug 2011 126000 mi US $401	Window regulator issue. Manufacturer extended waranty to 7 years. After 10 years it went out. parts and labor are expensive. It cost me $401.00.
Oct 2012 143000 mi US $1473	problem: engine light came on. repair: 1. replaced water pump, hose, coolant adative 2. replaced 02 sensor 3. replaced thermostat
Oct 2015 191700 mi US $608	Check engine light on. Misfired but it turn out to be a spark plugs issue. Replaced spark plugs and wires.

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Jan 2015
Jun 2008 78000 mi US $580	Alternator was replaced.
Sep 2011 115000 mi US $600	Replacement of upper and lower timing chain guides, along with upper and lower timing chains. Clutch, flywheel, pressure plate and rear main seal.
Jul 2012 122200 mi US $250	Replaced alternator.

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Volkswagen Golf in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 73000 mi US $750	Rusted exhaust system

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Volkswagen Golf in Iowa, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 90000 mi US $55	Shift lever spline worn away, loss of shifter action (stuck in 1st gear). New OEM shift lever ordered from dealer and self-installed.

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in California, United States Jul 2007 - Jul 2008
Aug 2007 122000 mi US $880	Power steering hose was reported leaking by previous mechanic so it was replaced.
Sep 2007 126000 mi US $880	New power steering hose installed.
May 2008 137000 mi US $1083	Faulty battery as well as cracked coolant housing
Jun 2008 137000 mi US $800	Alternator is considered dead but mechanic could not confirm as he suggested it was a bad battery. Replaced battery and it still doesnt start after engine has been cold.

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Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 177000 mi US $1486	Fan controller unit died-burned out primary + auxiliary cooling fans. I noticed the issue approx. 11 wks prior & called the shop. Shop missed issue via phone + during inspection-diagnosis occurred after owner req. SA to drive car prior to payment.

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Volkswagen Golf in Oregon, United States May 2010 - Dec 2014
Nov 2010 183000 mi US $1050	Problems with driver's and right rear door lock: right rear would not lock properly. Driver's door lock could not be turned with the key and often would not lock; caused headlight-on warning not to work, and alarm sometimes failed to arm.
Sep 2011 194000 mi US $500	Yet another door latch problem. Effing VW door latches!
Jan 2012 US $200	Water leaking into interior - turned out windshield drains were blocked with debris Car wasn't warming up fully; replaced thermostat.
Aug 2012 202500 mi US $1900	Replaced rear shocks. Previous owner had installed poorly performing aftermarket shocks and they were worn out. Replaced front and rear pads and rotors; leaking rear caliper and rusted rear bracket. Replacement caliper includes correct bracket only for cars assembled AFTER 06/99, so had to ALSO source used part to get the correct bracket for our car.
Oct 2012 205800 mi US $900	Was leaking coolant. Shop replaced metal cooling tube, which had corroded and was leaking. Apparently this is common with VWs, and takes a number of hours to repair because of the location in the engine compartment.
Dec 2013 214000 mi US $160	I think the mechanic unplugged some hidden debris traps that were plugged up, causing water problems in the interior. Classic VW overengineering problem. Due to this winter's drought we are not yet able to confirm whether leaks are fixed.
Feb 2014 215000 mi US $350	Original starter failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit (new units no longer available). Technically did not require a tow because I pointed it downhill and bump-started it, but most people would have needed it towed (esp. w/diesel in cold wx
Dec 2014 218000 mi US $200	Needed glow plug replacement. Old plug was rusted in place, possibly requiring drilling and tapping new threads. ABS sensor failed, disabling the system. Bracket holding the sensor was rusted and falling apart, requiring fabrication of new mount to repair.

Volkswagen Golf in Washington, United States Aug 2007 - Apr 2012
Jan 2008 128000 mi US $80	Driver's window came loose from retaining clips. I (owner) was able to reattach it, repair took 3 hours, required no new parts. I had to replace the serpentine belt tensioner on my 2000 VW Golf. The belt was fine (had replaced at normal interval), but the tensioner pulley has worn out. Did it myself in 45 minutes.
Jun 2008 133000 mi US $15	Crankcase vent hose (elbow from valve to intake hose) leaking oil. Replaced with newer (used) vent hose from salvage yard.
Jul 2010 146000 mi US $3	Switch in driver door went bad, car did not know when door was open, which confused the auto-lock system. Replaced one switch, cost $1.50.
Dec 2010 149000 mi US $40	Fuel gelled due to summer fuel left in too late, freezing temps gelled the diesel. Had to be towed home, warm up car in garage over night, change fuel filters, pump out old fuel.
Feb 2011 150800 mi US $20	Fuel was leaking from the thermostatic t on the fuel filter, as it had cracked. New it was 12 dollars plus shipping, fixed the problem entirely.
Apr 2011 153500 mi US $80	Thermostat stuck open, replaced it myself, including new coolant (not cheap on a vw)
Jan 2012 159000 mi US $20	Fuel pump lost prime due to old hard fuel hose leaking air, and fuel pump seals going bad.
Feb 2012 159000 mi US $300	Oil leak at the oil cooler repaired.
Mar 2012 159000 mi US $500	Tie rods wore out. Also found LCA bushings to be shot, alignment done as well. Price included reattaching 3 windows to their clips. LCA bushings shot, replaced Windows came off clips that hold them, due to use when frozen (annual event). Reattached, half hour each, no new parts needed.

Volkswagen Golf in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - May 2013
May 2011 155000 mi	Original rear muffler hanger broke at muffler. A friend wielded it back on. It looks solid.
Sep 2011 164300 mi C $770	Strut spring was broken. Both front strut springs and control arms were replaced and wheel alignment performed.
Mar 2012 166160 mi C $80	Brake fluid leak at bleeder valve.
Nov 2012 187400 mi C $200	Caliper was sticking and was replaced plus wear items.

Volkswagen Golf in Manitoba, Canada May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 101060 mi C $1050	Brakes were worn out; pads and rotors. Tie rods needed to be replaced as well.

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Volkswagen Golf in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2012 - Jul 2021
Jun 2013 155000 mi C $100	Battery keeps going dead
Aug 2013 155900 mi	Battery kept going dead. Bad grounding cable from starter to battery. Rebuilt transmission
May 2014 158800 mi C $400	replaced starter
Sep 2018 172980 mi C $400	Brake caliper stuck and started to leak. Pads and rotor wore out becouse of it.
Jun 2019 135780 mi C $500	Water pump replaced for the third time in 30000km

Volkswagen Golf in Quebec, Canada Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 147960 mi	leak of power steering oil

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Volkswagen Golf in Michigan, United States Sep 2006 - Jun 2018
Mar 2010 54000 mi US $149	Crank position sensor replaced, coolant temperature sensor replaced
Oct 2010 57500 mi US $184	Crank Position Sensor failed, coolant temperature sensor failed. The CPS failure disables the spark ignition system and the car doesn't run. Coolant sensor failure throws a CEL and causes the engine to run rich.
Nov 2010 60000 mi US $27	Clamp between the catalytic converter and the rest of the exhaust system failed. Required replacement of the part. 10 minutes to replace. Good to go.

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Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Jan 2011 116000 mi US $350	radiator leak oil check tube had to be replaced.
Mar 2011 118000 mi US $350	Ignition switch replaced. Battery replaced.

Volkswagen Golf in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Feb 2011 113000 mi US $600	Needed front brake job. Also repaired broken SRS system wire which made indicator light stay on.

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Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2010
Apr 2010 165000 mi US $100	Front control arm bushings were worn out and needed to be replaced.
Jun 2010 167000 mi US $30	Rear bushings worn out
Sep 2010 171000 mi US $25	Climate control fan stopped working. Switch had to be replaced

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Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Feb 2012
Jul 2009 101000 mi US $150	Replaced CV axle on driver side.
Sep 2011 117000 mi US $100	Front Passenger wheel bearing making excessive noise. Replacement bearings purchased online and replaced at home.

Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
Nov 2006 69000 mi US $200	Check engine light resulted in O2 sensor replacement. Light came back on. Both times the same code was retrieved. Vacuum lines replaced second time. Capital Eurocars in Tallahassee, FL is incompetant.
Oct 2007 75000 mi US $300	Coolant flange at rear of cylinder head leaking. Part was replaced curing leak.
Feb 2009 89000 mi US $1100	Replaced worn front suspension components.

Volkswagen Golf in Iowa, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 75000 mi US $50	Interior trim around the driver side door (top-side) came un-glued and was sagging badly. Upholstery shop re-attached the trim.

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Volkswagen Golf in Florida, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 203000 mi US $500	front wheels bearings

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Volkswagen Golf in Hawaii, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009 82000 mi US $520	VW has a security cut key for the ignition and the ignition broke and would not engage the engine. First the dealer charged me ($120) to "Diagnose" the problem and then with parts and labor (another $400) I finally got my car back after (7) days.

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Volkswagen GTI VR6 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2006 - Dec 2013
Feb 2011 156000 mi US $80	oil leak. replaced oil pressure switch and gasket
Sep 2011 160000 mi	AC and heat not working. ASR+ABS light on in instrument cluster. power steering fluid leaking
Aug 2012 166000 mi US $230	leaking power steering fluid. replace high pressure hose

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2013
Apr 2010 98300 mi	Coolant leak, bad water pump, bad auxiliary water pump. Decided to replace entire cooling system rather than cheap out. Jury rigged broken glove box hinge. Took apart interior seeking water leak, but still don't know where it is. I tried to do some wiring to get my airbag light to turn off and that was successful for about 2 weeks. Light's back on again.
Dec 2010 110000 mi US $125	Power Steering pump making loud squeal and steering a bit tight. Drain power steering fluid, replace pump and also decided to replace pulley tensioner. Replaced power steering pump and pulley tensioner.
Apr 2011 11300 mi US $365	Replace coolant temperature sensor. Replace pre and post cat oxygen sensors. Replace driver side cooling fan. Replace driver side cooling fan. Replace pre and post cat oxygen sensors Replace coolant temperature sensor
Aug 2011 117000 mi US $10	Vacuum hose leak per code PO411 as written up in DIY articles. Replaced rubber tube, cleared code, and car runs great now.
Dec 2011 119000 mi US $14	Rubber hose to reserve coolant tank damaged and leaking profusely. Cut off bad section and reattached.
May 2012 121700 mi US $425	Check engine light PO411. Secondary air filtration system. System seems to work. Possible issue with valve. Changed all vacuum lines. Passed inspection.
Dec 2012 125000 mi US $320	Power steering pulley put on backwards. Flipped around. Small coolant leak. Located and decided to leave alone and try k seal until problem is more substantial.
Mar 2013 125000 mi US $275	driver rear caliper leak -> replaced
Nov 2013 130000 mi US $600	Cooling leak in hard to reach location. Replace all plastic associated with it.

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2009
Dec 2008 62000 mi US $330	Thermostat Housing – Slow Coolant leak from front of engine.
Jul 2009 70000 mi US $15	Power mirror switch – Knob broke off. Purchased part from Ebay and DIY.

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 69000 mi US $190	Replace worn rear struts
Oct 2009 85000 mi US $650	Replaced all 4 struts; rear replacements were too stiff, found two different struts for rear
Nov 2009 85000 mi US $15	Headlight burned out

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Germany Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
May 2009 66960 mi €1400	Air conditioner compressor froze up, which broke the serpentine belt destroying the the water pump and tension pulley because not enough clearance designed in. Dealer replaced the water pump, pulley, belt and tension pulley assembly. Compressor okay.
Jul 2009 68820 mi €150	O2 sensor. They made the replacement very difficult by designing unnecessary difficulty into replacing these components. (very poor design)
Nov 2009 71300 mi €236	Replaced AC pump.
Dec 2009 71920 mi €12	Backup lights quit working the dealer wants $500 to repair, I did the repair using aftermarket switch from radio shack for $12 and 3 hours of my time. Very difficult to access switch assembly (Very poor design).
Jan 2010 72540 mi €1	Passenger window lift broke (2nd time) dropping window inside door during a rainstorm. Dealer wanted $250, said free replacement program over - thank-you VW. I taped the window up, replaced it myself. I improved the lift so it can not break again. Glove box hinge broke on one side, $250 for dealer fix, I said no and repaired it by using steel pin and 2 hours of my time. Very difficult to work on or replace. Plastic broke on seat belt attachment cover on door pillar $25 for new part, I said not and I glued it back together with a reinforcer. Design used very thin plastic which yells break me (very poor design).

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Indiana, United States Aug 2009 - May 2015
Feb 2010 79000 mi US $400	Front window regulator clips.

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2011
Jul 2009 135000 mi US $300	Replace failed belt tensioner

Volkswagen GTI VR6 in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 110000 mi	CEL came on reporting faulty Catalytic converter. Dealer quoting $880 to diagnose and fix the problem. Can't afford to pay $880 and planned to get OEM from alternate vendor and have it fixed at local shop.

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Volkswagen Golf in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010 130000 mi US $50	Replaced the motor and arms for the windshield wipers. Arms had seized and blown the motor (over the last 2 years)

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Volkswagen Golf in Argentina Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 57040 mi $300	Changed suspension (bumpers)

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Volkswagen Golf in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Aug 2010 178200 mi US $300	Front wheel bearings Rebuilt right front axle, repacked grease in left front axle.
Jun 2011 191000 mi US $300	Coil was replaced due to cracks, first start on a wet or moist day didn't like to start.
Jul 2011 191000 mi	When sold, in need of new shocks all four corners valve cover gasket, and PCV valve.

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Volkswagen Golf in Indiana, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2011
Oct 2010 86000 mi US $725	Replacement of front axles. An exhaust sleeve had fallen off and needed repair.
May 2011 88300 mi US $200	speed sensor on one of the wheel failed and needed replacement.

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Volkswagen Golf in Maine, United States Feb 2012 - Aug 2014
Oct 2012 184700 mi US $865	All engine mounts were replaced. Front strut mounts were also replaced. Front rotors and pads were replaced = maintenance.
Mar 2013 191000 mi US $216	Rusted section of exhaust had to be replaced.
Jun 2013 192000 mi US $146	Front right caliper replaced.
Sep 2013 196000 mi US $1081	All rear Calipers, Rotors, Pads
Dec 2013 197000 mi US $168	Replaced both parking brake cables.

Volkswagen Golf in Georgia, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2008
Apr 2008 206000 mi US $25	Serpentine belt idler pulley broke. Pulley uses a metal bearing with a plastic roller. Roller broke and separated from bearing causing serpentine belt to come off. Idler was replaced with no other problems encountered.

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Volkswagen in Missouri, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2010 366000 mi US $35	Replaced rear wheel bearings. Replaced CV joint boot.
Jan 2012 422000 mi US $100	Replaced master cylinder.
Oct 2012 425000 mi US $45	Replaced ball joints.
Nov 2012 425200 mi	Replaced glow plugs.

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Volkswagen in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 155000 mi C $700	new starter motor brake work

Volkswagen in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
Oct 2010 149000 mi US $220	Blower motor was making noise when the outside temp is below freezing. Remove and replace blower motor.

Volkswagen in Ghana Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Oct 2010 127720 mi	Engine fails when vehicle comes to a stop. Noise in the tensioner pulley
Apr 2011 128640 mi $600	Engine lost significant amount of power to take on air condition and other elements of vehicle.
Jun 2011 130200 mi	Overhaul of engine
Jan 2012 136400 mi $1300	loss of power.

Volkswagen in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 176000 mi US $387	The water pump broke and had to be replaced.

Volkswagen in Georgia, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2013
Jan 2009 155000 mi US $50	Anti-theft on the frizz. Alarm would go off even if the key was used. EXPENSIVE repair from dealer, so I bypassed the alarm, which cannot be done according to the dealer, but an internet search helped me solve the problem without spending $500 dollars.
Mar 2011 172000 mi US $167	CV shaft seal leaking. Parts ordered and replaced. Good to go
Sep 2012 181000 mi US $100	Replaced heater core, the dash had to come competely out.

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Volkswagen in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 196000 mi US $375	Middle and rear exhaust replaced.
Nov 2010 209200 mi US $140	Replaced rear muffler (under warranty) and exhaust extension.

Volkswagen in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Oct 2011 141000 mi US $290	Radiator had rusted out and was replaced.
Jan 2012 US $500	Oil leak dripping onto exhaust manifold, creating smoke
Jun 2012 150000 mi US $1350	Replaced shocks and struts. Could still drive the car, but it would not have passed state inspection. AC had no coolant remaining.

Volkswagen in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - May 2012
May 2012 131440 mi	Tranny was not working except the R and the 3th speed.

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Volkswagen in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013
Nov 2010 139000 mi US $95	Replaced ignition coils. They'd short out in wet weather and generate a check engine light. Took maybe 15 minutes to replace. Known problem on VR6 engines.
Oct 2011 145000 mi US $30	plastic shift linkage broke. New part was replaced at a cost of $30 and owner installed.

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Volkswagen in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 193440 mi C $600	Transmission failed for 2nd time with this car. At 105000km the car was accidentally put into reverse while travelling over 50kmh. This time the transmission overheated (low transmission oil). Gears do not reliably change.

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Volkswagen in Virgin Islands, U.S. May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 80600 mi	VR6 Engine blew up, even though I've used Synthetic every <= 5,000 miles. Shop did clutch, too even though I didn't want it, nor feel like I needed it. Within a week, my previously replaced coil pack cracked. I bought a used '05 miata.

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