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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 539 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 287 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Apr 2015101300 miUS $150 | Front driver side axle needed to be replaced | ||
| Mar 2016110000 miUS $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 2016112500 miUS $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 2016115000 miUS $500 | Rear wheel bearings replaced. | ||
| Jan 2017112000 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 2017120000 miUS $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 2017122000 miUS $166 | Serpentine belt failed. Replaced belt. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Colorado, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Feb 200914000 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 Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200934720 miC $130 | Surface corrosion in door sill | ||
| Dec 200935340 mi | Surface corrosion in door sill repaired once VW confirmed that it was a warranty covered item. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Apr 200814700 mi | Left tail light went out | ||
| Dec 200929000 mi | Light bulb replaced. | ||
| May 201031800 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 202088000 miUS $400 | Car failed smog - due to oil leaks from top of engine. Spark plugs also found to be excessively worn | ||
| Feb 2024134000 miUS $300 | Oil leak | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 200746500 mi | Replaced engine control module power relay | ||
| Mar 200822000 mi | Dead ECU. | ||
| Jun 201063000 miUS $150 | Replaced a torn CV joint boot. | ||
| Sep 2012104000 miUS $320 | EPC light, replaced crank sensor. | ||
| Mar 2013117000 miUS $300 | Replaced a CV joint boot. | ||
| Jun 2013122000 miUS $200 | Fixed a muffler leak | ||
| Jan 2014US $300 | Replaced a cracked vaccum line in the brake booster circuit. | ||
| Sep 2014140000 mi | The automatic transmission failed, repair cost too high, traded the car in. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015144000 mi | Air conditioning compressor going bad | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014198300 miUS $200 | Replaced right half axle Driver's side lower CV joint failure. Replaced half shaft. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201148440 mi | Directional tabs broke off of 3 vents (2 in front, 1.in rear). Dealer ordered parts. | ||
| Jul 201260120 mi | Airbag warning light was on. Passenger airbag replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201371300 mi | Passenger seat side airbag faulty. Replaced under dealer repair warranty. 2nd time repair for same airbag. | ||
| Sep 2016104160 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 Ohio, United States Dec 2006 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 200864000 miUS $550 | Front wheel bearing went bad. Dealer discovered rear wheel bearing was also bad. Two wheel bearings were replaced. | ||
| Apr 200998000 mi | Headlight bulb burned out. Replaced. Other headlight burned out 2 weeks later. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 2010160800 miUS $350 | Check engine light was periodically on. It was discovered that the front O2 sensor wiring was shorting out. O2 sensor was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013172500 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 2013216000 miUS $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 2014237000 miUS $100 | Rear bearings making noise, indicating wear. Both rear bearings were replaced. | ||
| Nov 2016256700 miUS $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 2016257000 miUS $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 2017265000 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 Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201592380 miC $360 | Exhaust flex coupling was leaking, and was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201593000 mi | Corroded wire on the rear O2 sensor. Spliced in a new length of wire. | ||
| Dec 201594860 miC $30 | Cabin recirculation motor was broken. Replaced it. | ||
| Nov 201697960 miC $250 | Front brake lines replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Quebec, Canada Jan 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 201144020 mi | AC not blowing cold air Radio cracking sound when wet Smyrna replaced | ||
| Jun 201261380 mi | Lack of cold air from the ac. | ||
| Aug 201378740 miC $750 | Changed the battery and it was the alternator. But the battery was due. | ||
| Mar 201490520 miC $700 | Rear pads and discs were done. Rear wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Jun 201494860 miC $300 | Air con not working | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2008 - May 2019 | |||
| Nov 201052700 miC $200 | seal leak on transaxle output shaft | ||
| May 201159520 mi | leaking transmission seal | ||
| Nov 201169960 miC $800 | Leaking transmission seal. R and r output. Earnings and r and r seals | ||
| Jun 2015107880 miC $1400 | Plugged fuel tank vent. Didn't repair right away. Flattened fuel tank and broke pump. | ||
| Jan 201678800 miC $500 | Needed an ignition coil and plugs. Plugs I believe is maintenance but the coil for cylinder 2 had failed. | ||
| Aug 2016123040 miC $800 | pollution control air pump had a small leak. | ||
| Jun 2018149420 miC $1300 | Electric door latch failed Fuel tank vent was plugged | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 2013112000 miUS $225 | Replaced headliner. Forums say this is a common problem for VW in hot climates. | ||
| Sep 2014130000 miUS $347 | Replaced failing radiator cooling fan, passenger side | ||
| Mar 2015140000 miUS $900 | Broken anti-sway bar end replaced Vacuum booster leaking | ||
| Dec 2015158000 miUS $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 2017191000 miUS $40 | Refrigerant Control Valve was sticking, added AC oil. Now it cools as soon as the engine reaches operating temperature. | ||
| Jul 2017194000 miUS $50 | Replaced right rear wheel bearing. The job only involves six bolts, but they are hard to reach with the strength required. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 200927900 miC $100 | Air noise at highway speeds from rear passenger door. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
102-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2012155040 miC $400 | rear window shattered. Had freezing rain, started car to defrost,came out window shattered | ||
| Nov 2013183740 miC $130 | wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Dec 2013186000 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 2014197160 miC $3000 | TIMING BELT BLOWN , HEADS DAMAGED. | ||
| Mar 2015238080 mi | front wheel bearing noisy. howling sound. replaced noise gone | ||
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Minnesota, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20072000 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 20076000 mi | pass side seat could be adjusted. entire frame was replaced. | ||
| Nov 200820000 mi | Brake failure light came on along with abs light. Brake fluid indicator issue turned off abs | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200915000 mi | KNOCKING AT IDLE. FORWARD O2 SENSOR REPLACED. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 201047000 mi | Ipod hookup was not playing well so it was replaced under cerified warranty at no cost to me | ||
| May 201151000 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 201493000 miUS $25 | Bad coil pack causing a misfire. $25 and 30 minutes to fix. | ||
| Sep 201495000 miUS $220 | Bad rear wheel bearings, replaced both. | ||
| Oct 201495500 miUS $900 | Bad valve body, part paid for by VW. Labor I paid for. | ||
| Feb 2015100000 miUS $200 | Replaced torn cv boot and 2 wheel bearings | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Aug 201174000 miUS $80 | Oil Filter Housing leaking. Replaced with new OEM part. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201350220 miC $650 | 1) Replace left front driveshaft 2) Replace both rear hub bearings | ||
| Feb 201457400 miC $7 | left headlight bulb (again) Both headlight bulbs now replaced 2x. | ||
| Apr 201463540 miC $430 | right outer boot had tear so replaced axle | ||
| Nov 201467580 mi | Changed left axle again, due to factory defect...outer boot leaking grease. Repair shop replaced it N/C | ||
| Aug 202199820 miC $400 | shift sensor died. 3 days to get one from Vancouver !!! | ||
| Jun 2022104780 miC $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 2022105400 miC $10 | re glue driver door mirror | ||
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $40 | wire was frayed on spark plug | ||
| Jul 201276000 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 Michigan, United States Jan 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Apr 200810000 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 Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201232860 mi | airbag warning light appeared: replaced wiring to passenger side airbag (repair covered under VW CPO warranty) | ||
| Aug 201237060 mi | Fan only works on High, Resistor replaced - covered under VW CPO warranty | ||
| Apr 201341220 miC $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 201347740 miC $30 | replacement of radio antenna (screw-in mast) - due to rubber failure the mast broke off. Replaced by owner, part purchased at dealer. | ||
| Mar 201450840 miC $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 201453200 miC $500 | Wheel (left rear) not turning properly - diagnostic revealed seized calliper. Part ordered in for next-day replacement. Replaced cracked rear suspension coil. | ||
| Jun 201559520 mi | replaced 2 emissions valves | ||
| Aug 201561620 miC $600 | Some panels replaced or painted due to rust. Covered by VW warranty | ||
| Sep 201668200 mi | Airbag sensor light on (not checked) | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Colorado, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 20072000 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 Colorado, United States Jul 2007 - May 2018 | |||
| May 201038000 mi | Noisy left rear wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 201884000 miUS $700 | Replace noisy right rear wheel bearing | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States May 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015114000 mi | Car is rusting on wheel wells and hood | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015164000 miUS $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 2016182000 miUS $850 | Sway bar was really bad | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 200940000 mi | Defective door lock actuator. | ||
| Jan 201076200 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 201056500 miUS $40 | Car ran rough on startup in morning, obvious misfire, code indicated cyl 1 misfired. Replaced faulty ignition coil, problem fixed. | ||
| Nov 201056000 miUS $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 2015129000 mi | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 2015118000 miUS $200 | Bad wheel bearing. Replaced bearing w/hub. | ||
| Nov 2016148700 miUS $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 2016150000 miUS $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 Alberta, Canada Jun 2016 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Aug 201683080 miC $130 | Old battery failed. Replaced with new | ||
| Mar 201781220 miC $1000 | front crank seal oil leak. Replaced seal | ||
| Jun 201885560 miC $720 | Crankshaft position sensor failed and required replacement small radiator fan failed and seized up requiring replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 201751000 miUS $600 | tune-up, plugs and coil pack | ||
2007 Volkswagen R32 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen R32 in Tokyo-Shinagawa, Japan Jun 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 201448360 mi$500 | Something in the A/C was replaced. Do not have details. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200824000 mi | Burning oil | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201165000 miUS $130 | Vacuum hose leak - no power brakes and unstable idle. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Hawaii, United States Jun 2008 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Jul 200816000 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 200817000 mi | New hatch strut installed. Car stalling from "overheating solenoid." A/C conking out. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen GTI in New Mexico, United States Oct 2006 - May 2007 | |||
| Nov 20063000 mi | Rattle in dash | ||
2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200848000 mi | Tail light replaced. | ||
2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Jul 20075000 miUS $58 | Rear door does not closed correctly even though the sensor shows is OK. Aligned, but not well enough. | ||
| Aug 20077000 mi | Rear hatch was fixed. It was misaligned. | ||
| Jan 200818320 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 200819000 miUS $60 | After 2 unsuccessful allignments they desided they need to order hinges for the rear door! | ||
| Mar 200819000 mi | Hinges replaced. | ||
| Apr 200821000 mi | They align the rear door again! | ||
| Jun 200825000 mi | Sunroof could not close. So they replace the entire sunroof! | ||
| Aug 200826000 mi | Rattle from under the dash could not be replicated. Recalled also repair successfully. Sunglass holder repair. | ||
| Apr 200932000 mi | Rattles in dashboard Driver door was misaligned. Panel from roof came off by the rear hatch where the hinges are. | ||
| May 200934000 mi | Engine light on. Replace valve. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in South Africa Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201583700 miR 30 | Transmission Mounting Failed. | ||
| Jun 201794860 miR 300 | Replaced faulty PCV that caused erratic idling. Easy DIY and cheap parts. | ||
| Jul 201795480 miR 2500 | Rear sub-frame bushing worn. Replaced. | ||
| Dec 201797960 miR 400 | Hood strut failed. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 2021111600 miR 150 | Oil leak from valve cover. Gasket replaced. | ||
| Mar 2022114080 miR 50 | Vacuum pump seal leaking. O-ring replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2007 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 201038000 mi | Headlight bulb replaced. Driver side rear wheel well trim loose. Part to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201253000 miUS $450 | Replaced driver side rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in West Virginia, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jun 20078000 mi | AC compressor failure - covered under warranty | ||
| Aug 200710000 mi | O2 sensor failure - covered under warranty | ||
| Jul 200941000 mi | Cruise control stalk failure - covered under warranty | ||
| Jul 201058000 miUS $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 Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 2014143000 miUS $413 | High pressure switch went bad and started leaking. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2013 | |||
| May 200830000 mi | Oil change and a airbag light came on for a bad sensor on the driver's seat. | ||
| Jun 200831000 miUS $14 | Replaced seat belt harness under warranty. Airbag light was on so I took it in during my 30,000 service. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Nov 201266500 miUS $500 | O2 sensor bad; not happy as the other sensor was replaced just a year ago. | ||
| Dec 201487000 miUS $560 | Mass air flow sensor failed, and wiring connector needed repair | ||
| Sep 201596000 miUS $1450 | #4 ignition coil shorted and melted wiring leaking valve cover gasket | ||
| Dec 201598000 miUS $1700 | remaining coil packs failed; replaced along with spark plugs; other misc top end problems | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 201056500 mi | Oil being pushed out past the oil cap seal. Replaced PCV system. | ||
2007 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 200929000 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 200932000 mi | Replaced brake booster. | ||
| Aug 200931000 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 200934000 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 200938000 mi | Replaced Turbo bypass valve (AKA Diverter Valve). The original DV was prone to failure, replacement was 'D' revision piston style. | ||
| May 201044000 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 201045000 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 201045500 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 201047000 miUS $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 201048000 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 201049000 mi | CEL came on, turbo bypass valve (or diverter valve) was found found to have torn) and it was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201155000 mi | Oil filter housing cracked, was replaced. Not a part covered by warranty. Car threw check code for underboost, recirculation valve replaced | ||
| Jul 201156000 mi | Turbocharger needed replacing, parts ordered. Turbocharger replaced. | ||
| Dec 201159000 miUS $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 201252300 mi | Broken oil cap and broken engine cover studs replaced. | ||
| Jul 201266500 mi | HID Headlight burnt out. Not user replaceable - or at least not conveniently. PCV System had a TSB. Fuel pump had a TSB | ||
| Dec 201270000 mi | Seat belt tensioner rattles when going over bumps | ||
| Jun 201375000 miUS $20 | Oil cap was broken by engine cover during normal operation of the vehicle. Replaced with new oil cap | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201154400 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 201158000 mi | Oil rings replaced due to abnormal oil consumption. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States May 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201672000 miUS $900 | Entire headlamp assembly needed to be replaced | ||
| Aug 201672600 miUS $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 Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 201494240 miC $1100 | Replaced timing belt and water pump Cv boot was cracked. Fixed and regreased | ||
| Sep 2015101060 miC $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 2016108360 mi | Radiator needed to be replaced again. Covered under parts and labour warranty | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Colorado, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2008 | |||
| Mar 20071000 mi | Check airbag light. TSB performed on passenger wiring harness under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200710000 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 200811000 mi | Emergency brake handle rattled. Center dash diffuser vent rattled. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201453000 miUS $2100 | 2 of 4 ignition coils failed. Dealer suggesting replacing all 4 as a precaution. | ||
| Mar 201454000 miUS $1500 | 2 ignition coils failed, all 4 were replaced, and had DSG transmission service | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 20077000 mi | Replace faulty paddle shifter switch. New stereo software to correct bass flare/ add clock to radio display. | ||
| Oct 200812000 mi | Tightened loose dashboard fixation screw which was causing rattle on passenger side. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 201175000 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 North Carolina, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 200818000 mi | Engine light (replaced PCV valve), dash rattle addressed | ||
| Aug 200820000 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 200821000 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 200925000 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 200935000 mi | Engine light. Replaced LPFP sensor. Engine light due to LPFP sensor, replaced LPFP sensor. All repairs to date have been under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201037600 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 201039000 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 201751000 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 201076000 miUS $550 | Sensor bad in coolant reservoir. Reservoir/sensor assembly replaced. | ||
| Dec 201099000 miUS $250 | Replaced left front CV boot which was torn. | ||
| Jun 2011111000 miUS $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 2011113000 miUS $350 | Wipers stopped working. Replaced wiper transmission. | ||
| Aug 2011113000 mi | Lumbar motor keeps blowing fuse. Switch replaced. Problem still there. Motor needs replacing. Too expensive. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jun 200811160 mi | steering rack was groaning Numerous rattles Paint peeling | ||
| Aug 200812400 mi | A/c broke, fixed with new compressor. Timing belt needed to be replaced after it "slipped off". | ||
| Apr 201037200 mi | cruise control switch needed replacement | ||
| Nov 201386220 miC $400 | Wiper Motor Gearbox seized | ||
| Oct 201499200 miC $300 | Window Regulator Replacement | ||
| 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 201038380 mi | Engine cooling fan failed. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201670060 mi | replace: cam follower, HPFP, intake cam | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201492000 miUS $280 | part of the A/C system was leaking. Needed replacement and recharge | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2013US $180 | Car was misfiring, throwing CEL's. Mechanic ran fuel injector cleaner through it. | ||
| Feb 2013105300 mi | Misfires again. | ||
| Mar 2013107000 mi | Find bad TPMS sensor. | ||
| Jun 2013111000 miUS $430 | Replaced cracked airbox; oil change. | ||
| Jul 2013112000 miUS $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 2014139200 miUS $450 | Replace sagging headliner. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 20071200 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 200821000 mi | Check engine light came on for air intake. Required known ECU flash. | ||
| Mar 200934000 mi | Fuel tank vapor valve stuck - continuous clicking trying to open. | ||
| Dec 201070000 miUS $75 | Audio system stuck on CD mode. | ||
| Nov 201398000 miUS $650 | Turbo leaking oil | ||
| Dec 2014105000 mi | Ignition issue repaired as extension of manufacturer's warranty | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 20073000 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 200825000 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 201045500 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 201491000 miUS $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 2015106600 miUS $450 | Wheel bearing replaced after noise Ball joint replaced | ||
2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201586000 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 Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201158000 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 201267000 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 201267000 mi | CEL on diagnostic tool points to EVAP issue | ||
| Oct 201271500 mi | Headliner falling down..related to poor seal for roof-mounted antenna. | ||
| Apr 201484300 miUS $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 201594800 mi | Headliner failed | ||
| Jun 2016108000 mi | Voltage reading is off | ||
| Dec 2016118000 mi | Airbag light on, under seat sensor causing issues | ||
| Jan 2017105800 miUS $385 | Coilpack failed car was towed to shop changed all plugs and all coilpacks at my request | ||
| May 2017140000 mi | Air bag sensor failed again Finally replaced all wiring and related fuses to airbag sensor, now working | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201229000 mi | PCV Valve replacement and check engine light reset. | ||
| Nov 201344000 miUS $500 | Engine misfire while under load. Ignition coils and plugs replaced. Problem turned out to be the fuel pressure regulator. | ||
| Jul 201568200 miUS $150 | Blown headlight (HID) bulb. | ||
| Sep 201676000 miUS $75 | Washer fluid hose leaking. Remove and replace. | ||
| Dec 201678000 miUS $200 | Replace one ignition coil. | ||
| May 201783000 miUS $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. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Sep 200720200 mi | A/C Compressor failure, replaced compressor and parts of A/C system per TSB. Warranty repair. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Colorado, United States Jan 2009 - May 2010 | |||
| Jan 200920000 mi | Failed ABS pump fixed under warranty. | ||
| Sep 200928000 mi | Intake manifold flap motor fixed under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201443000 miUS $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 201551000 miUS $500 | headliner was hanging down. replaced with non-oem headliner material by specialist shop | ||
| Jun 201657000 miUS $800 | loss of coolant. compressor replaced 2 years ago. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201582000 miUS $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 2018112000 miUS $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 Connecticut, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| May 201129000 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 Quebec, Canada Oct 2007 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 200812400 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 200815500 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 200816740 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 200820460 mi | Manufacturer TSB for intake flap motor replacement that was causing the frequent Check Engine lights. | ||
| Nov 200822940 miC $10 | Intake snorkel access cover went missing. Replaced with new part. | ||
| Aug 200934100 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 201039680 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 201042160 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 201157040 miC $1050 | Worn rear-right wheel bearing. Rear washer jet seized to mounting nut and started tracking with the wiper. Wiper motor assembly replaced. | ||
| Mar 201158900 miC $10 | Roof-mounted whip antenna broke off at base. Caused by water infiltration in antenna that caused it to corrode internally. | ||
| Sep 201169440 miC $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 201171920 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 201274400 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 201275500 miC $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 201278100 miC $200 | Rear wiper nozzle broke | ||
| Jul 201396800 miC $90 | Retaining sleeve rusted out and broke, separating the exhaust system in the middle. | ||
| Aug 201399200 miC $500 | Failing wheel bearing on rear wheel. Dealer replaced. Wiper transmission (linkage) seized because of accumulated corrosion. Dealer replaced with new transmission. | ||
| Nov 2013102040 miC $600 | Thermostat failed, causing low coolant temps and CEL | ||
| Jun 2014108500 miC $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 2014110980 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 2014112220 miC $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 2014114700 miC $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 2015120280 miC $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 2015124000 miC $512 | Intermittent EPC light when driving. This had multiple fix attempts without resolution since 06/2014, but was now so frequent that another attempt was needed. Fix was to re-do a previous Throttle Body electrical wiring repair by dealer. Replaced rusted rear wiper arm retaining nut. Original nut was in unfinished metal and is exposed to the elements. Replacement VW part # now has a black paint finish. Replaced before nut seized to wiper motor & for cosmetic reasons. 1,60$ | ||
| Feb 2016128960 miC $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 2016129580 miC $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 2016130080 miC $300 | Replaced rear wiring looms (2X) to fix non-functional rear wiper. Some wires in original looms had frayed and broken | ||
| Jun 2016132680 miC $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 2016139500 miC $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 200814000 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 Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 201278000 miUS $291 | Replaced intake manifold control motor Replaced cracked vacuum pump hose. Scheduled oil change. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Quebec, Canada Nov 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Feb 201036580 mi | Faulty mass air flow. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200713000 mi | Airbag fault sensor connector went bad. Replaced part, took about 2 hours. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jul 200822000 mi | A/C compressor stopped working. | ||
| Oct 201049200 mi | The A/C stopped working. Shop replaced a faulty switch. | ||
| Apr 201152000 mi | Front wheel bearings needed replacement. Decided to trade car in. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Arizona, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Dec 201050000 mi | Sold with miscellaneous interior squeaks/rattles which were not covered under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States Sep 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200714000 mi | Seatbelt retracted very slowly. Dealer replaced it during normal oil service. | ||
| Feb 200824000 miUS $119 | |||
| Jul 200948000 mi | Warning chime for having lights on no longer worked. | ||
| Sep 200949000 mi | Door locking mechanism was not working correctly. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jun 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Jul 201130000 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. | ||
2007 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Utah, United States Apr 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
| May 2016116000 mi | Engine warning lamp, P0171, running lean, leaky vacuum. A damaged vacuum hose was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017103000 miUS $1250 | Dual-mass flywheel replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 201254000 miUS $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 201256000 miUS $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 Mexico, Mexico Feb 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201361380 mi$300 | Mass oxygen sensor replaced @76,000 kilometers | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Mar 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 201755000 miUS $400 | fan control module | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Nov 201491000 miUS $485 | Cracked and leaking CV joint boot. Passenger Rear. | ||
| May 201598000 miUS $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 2016US $50 | Stuck thermostat Misfire, coil pack died shutting off second cylinder after accelerating from a stop light. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Nov 201365300 miUS $700 | AC compressor seized. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Western Australia, Australia Sep 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 201767920 miA $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 Arizona, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201048000 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 Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201475000 miUS $1100 | Leaking cylinder | ||
| Sep 201481000 miUS $700 | Replaced loose wheel bearings. | ||
| Mar 201587000 miUS $600 | Bad oil leak - there was a crack somewhere and a few things needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 201597700 miUS $1700 | Replaced timing belt, cleaned carbon buildup from various spots | ||
| Jun 2016111000 miUS $1200 | Catalytic converter and timing belt | ||
| Sep 2016115000 miUS $500 | Replaced oxygen sensor | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States May 2007 - Aug 2007 | |||
| Jun 20073000 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 New York, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 200960000 mi | Bad catalytic converter. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200812000 mi | Problem with radio. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201075200 miUS $250 | Cam follower failed. | ||
| May 201077300 miUS $1500 | Intake cam fuel pump lobe heavily worn. | ||
| Jan 2015155000 miUS $430 | Blown coil pack | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Arizona, United States Aug 2007 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 20079000 mi | Sudden loss of turbo boost pressure driving. Determined to be a faulty diverter valve. | ||
| May 200818000 mi | Stuck sunroof (would not close). Dealer re-lubed mechanical components under warranty. Problem fixed. | ||
| Oct 200822800 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 200823000 mi | First airbag malfunction light. Determined to be a faulty igniter. | ||
| Mar 200930000 mi | Second airbag malfunction light. Another faulty igniter replaced. | ||
| May 201151000 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 201154000 mi | Fourth airbag malfunction light. Entire harness replaced under recall. | ||
| Oct 201156000 miUS $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 North Carolina, United States Oct 2006 - May 2010 | |||
| Oct 200713000 mi | A/C was totally dead. Replaced compressor, condenser, and two valves | ||
| Jun 200820000 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 200822000 mi | Intake Flap Motor failed. CEL set. Part ordered. Parts replaced, code cleared. | ||
| Sep 200824000 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 200936000 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 200943000 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 South Carolina, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 200811000 mi | Popping sound in front suspension under load. Resolved by tightening subframe bolts. | ||
| May 200922000 mi | Nozzle popped off of rear window washer. Installed nozzle | ||
| Nov 201036000 miUS $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 201150000 miUS $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 California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Oct 200843000 mi | airbag fault / problem in passenger seatbelt | ||
| Jul 200950000 miUS $100 | compressor blew apart. replaced all parts of the A/C | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201030000 mi | Low pressure switch | ||
| Oct 201035000 mi | Valve cover gasket. Valve cover gasket | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 201157000 mi | Airbag Warning Light and Recall for ignition coils | ||
| Apr 201159000 miUS $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 Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Feb 201137000 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 Washington, United States Sep 2007 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2007750 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 20071019 mi | New driver-side fog light harness installed. New passenger door regulator installed. | ||
| Sep 200812300 mi | Air Conditioner compressor seized. New compressor, evaporator, & expansion chamber ordered and installed under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200813354 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 201350000 miUS $30 | Replaced coolant temperature sensor. Replaced coolant temperature sensor. | ||
| Mar 201780000 miUS $2300 | Water pump bearing beginning to fail. Replaced water pump. Replaced thermostat & housing. | ||
| Feb 201890000 miUS $150 | Replaced CV boot. | ||
| Jul 201893000 miUS $150 | Leak was discovered at upper refrigerant valve pin. Replaced, vacuum drained system, & recharged system. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States May 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jun 200930000 mi | Short in electrical system of passenger side mirror turn signal. Dealer replaced mirror signal electronics unit. | ||
| Jul 201042000 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 Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Mar 201142160 mi | Fuel cap warning light came on, leading up to a MIL. Minor EVAP leap detected, vacuum hose replaced as per TSB. | ||
| Jun 201250840 mi | Timing belt tensioner squeaking / chirping noises on cold starts. | ||
| Jan 2014C $200 | Changed diverter valve to latest revision. | ||
| Jan 201573280 miC $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. | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201251000 miUS $483 | Replaced and sealed oil pan gasket. | ||
| Sep 201570000 miUS $705 | Vacuum pump replacement. | ||
| Feb 201673100 miUS $360 | Replaced MAF Sensor and Evap Purge Regulator Valve. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 201258000 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 201371200 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 201378000 mi | Catalytic converter went bad, fixed under EPA warranty. | ||
| Sep 201379000 mi | Catalytic converter did NOT fail. Combi/EGR valve was removed, cleaned and put back on vehicle. All CELs have been cleared. | ||
| Feb 201482000 miUS $120 | Replaced the combi valve for the SAI/EGR system. | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201026000 mi | Audio system controls 'peeling' - VW replaced entire radio. | ||
| Jun 201133000 miUS $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 201135200 miUS $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 201244000 miUS $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 201350500 miUS $254 | Replaced both rear coil springs. Both broke near bottom of coil. | ||
| Apr 201454700 miUS $55 | Passenger side mirror glass fell out of mirror housing as was no longer adhering to the heated backing pad. | ||
| Aug 201458000 miUS $58 | Replaced right rear ABS sensor and right rear wheel bearing & hub assembly | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen R32 4dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen R32 in Hong Kong, China Jul 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201333480 mi$500 | Replaced front lower wishbone bushing both left and right. Also replaced front drive shaft dust cover. | ||
| May 201335340 mi$747 | Replaced aircon compressor | ||
| Oct 201338640 mi | Driveshaft boot replacement. | ||
| Apr 201443400 mi$1200 | Driveshaft outer boot replacement | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200713000 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 20079000 mi | Passenger door window stuck in closed position. Power window fixed. | ||
| Feb 200813000 mi | A dashboard support bracket bolt was broken causing the metal support to rattle over bumps. Dashboard had to be removed to replace bolt. | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201030000 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 Maine, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 201056000 miUS $120 | Intake manifold motor failure | ||
| Jun 201190000 miUS $400 | Engine idle surging. PCV valve replaced. | ||
| Sep 201197000 miUS $265 | Wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Jun 2013147000 miUS $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 2013147000 miUS $900 | Broken spring Faulty diverter valve | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201286000 miUS $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 201286200 miUS $95 | It was found that the wastegate had a small leak which was causing a check engine light. The wastegate was replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014116000 miUS $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 2014123700 miUS $1500 | Front right wheel bearing replaced. Airbag fault found and airbag clockspring and control module replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 20088000 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 California, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Oct 200720000 mi | AC compressor seized. Compressor, condenser, receiver/drier replaced. Hoses and evaporator cleaned. System recharged. | ||
| Jan 200823000 miUS $45 | All rotating steering wheel controls, lights and horn stopped working. Air bag light came on. | ||
| Aug 200830000 mi | ECP and MIL lights on. Reflash of ECU solved the problem. Also had the 30K miles service performed. | ||
2006.5 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2006500 mi | Replaced warped timing belt cover (rubbing on pulley)under warranty. No further problems with this item. | ||
| Feb 200712000 mi | Dealer replaced cracked high-mount brake light lens. | ||
| Nov 200834000 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 200836000 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 200943000 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 200944000 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 200950000 miUS $40 | Dealer changed oil and filter to begin oil consumption test and said that VWs are known for using more oil than usual. | ||
| Mar 201053000 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 201063000 miUS $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 201169000 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 201175700 miUS $300 | Left CV boot torn, replaced. | ||
| Jul 201289000 miUS $425 | Replaced faulty turbo relief valve (CEL code low turbo pressure) and loss of power. | ||
| Jan 2013100000 miUS $300 | Replaced torn right CV boot found during oil change | ||
| Sep 2013105000 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 2014108700 miUS $400 | MIL light on. Code p0456 - evap. purge solenoid not holding vacuum. Replaced part. All OK. | ||
| Nov 2014114400 miUS $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 2016126000 mi | Failed emissions "Snap" test (smoke in exhaust). Dealer found misfire code, replaced spark plugs and ran injection cleaner. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Florida, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Mar 200812100 mi | Center vent rattle fixed under warranty. Random bass 'boom' from radio fixed under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201030300 mi | PCV valve failure, replaced under warranty. Car runs but idles badly, check engine light on. | ||
| Jul 201144000 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 201252000 miUS $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 201254000 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 North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 200943000 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 201050000 miUS $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 201050600 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 California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201173000 miUS $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 Ohio, United States Feb 2006 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Oct 20066000 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 20068000 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 200938000 mi | CEL caused by intake flapper motor sensor - out of range. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Mar 201047500 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 201068000 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 201177000 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 201293000 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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