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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 462 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 270 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
twincharged 140hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Israel Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200916120 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 201018600 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. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Germany Sep 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201775640 mi€400 | Bearings replaced | ||
| Apr 201879980 mi€100 | Replacement [brakes] | ||
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Dec 200937076 mi | Replaced Evaporator Purge Valve under warranty | ||
| Mar 201039675 mi | Replace LDP Pump under warranty Replace Rubber Door Seal under warranty | ||
| Aug 201044627 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 New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 201148300 miUS $300 | malfunctioning wheel bearing passenger side rear wheel | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201246000 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 201249000 mi | Replaced AC compressor under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201583300 mi | Replaced radiator fan. Replaced air conditioning refrigerant. | ||
| Jan 201679700 miUS $200 | Replaced headliner. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015144460 miC $35 | CEL on, code read Evap valve leak | ||
| May 2015148820 miC $250 | Radiator fans died, the bigger one was working over time and was extremely loud. Changed both fans | ||
| Oct 2015156240 miC $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 2016164300 miC $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 200939000 mi | windshield wiper washers didn't work | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 201139000 mi | oil consumption test. determined that oil consumption was within spec. car needs 2 quarts every 1200 miles. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011138000 miUS $670 | pcv valve, and timing belt now in shop again,transmission | ||
| Jul 2011140000 miUS $2055 | replaced tranmission with a used one; rebuilding transmission would have been between $3500.00 and $5200.00 | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201597000 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 Delaware, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017138000 miUS $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 Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201442100 miUS $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 Maryland, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Mar 201575000 miUS $250 | Purge valve went bad - replaced. Spark plugs replaced. | ||
| Apr 201686700 miUS $750 | - Left CV boot leaking - 4 new tires - alignment | ||
| Aug 201690000 miUS $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 201692500 miUS $50 | Threw codes: P0691, P0322, P0106. Replaced crankshaft position sensor (P0322) and all codes went away. Car drives well. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Aug 201153800 miUS $1800 | Both cooling fans replaced. Transmission valve body harness replaced. | ||
| Sep 201156000 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 201248980 mi | Only unrepaired item...small stress crack in windshield. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Dec 201023560 mi | engine light on, reset no fault found | ||
| Mar 201124800 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 201355180 miC $1000 | Height mechanism on drivers seat failed. Seat frame replacement is the only fix. | ||
| Mar 201674400 miC $850 | Thermostat failed Rust over both front wheel wells | ||
| May 201676260 miC $54 | rust over wheel wells, bottom driver door | ||
| Apr 201783080 miC $400 | failed abs sensor on rear wheel | ||
| Jun 201784320 miC $1300 | rear wheel bearings and abs sensors | ||
| Jul 201784320 miC $900 | radiator replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201042780 mi | Left rear wheel bearing repaired under warranty Left rear wheel bearing repaired under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 2008620 mi | Louvers on dash hvac vent non operable. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Florida, United States May 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jul 201012000 mi | Foul smell when turning on air conditioner. It was fixed under warranty. No charge for fixing it. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 20098060 mi | There was water leaking into the cabin. They replaced the back windows seal. It should be fixed. | ||
| Feb 201019840 mi | The driver side power lock switch was faulty. It only worked half the time. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2008186 mi | HVAC system non-functional on day three of ownership. Repaired under warranty | ||
| Feb 20098060 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 200922940 mi | Valve on fuel pressure purge system needed to be replaced after CEL and gas cap light came on. | ||
| Feb 201024180 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 201137820 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 201244640 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 201361160 mi | Dealer noticed a hole in the catalytic converter assembly. Replaced entire assembly, including the converter under the emission system warranty. | ||
| Oct 201470360 miC $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 201575020 miC $450 | Heard a whine / squealing from the engine. Dealership replaced alternator pulley and belt. Problem fully corrected. | ||
| Feb 201778120 miC $200 | Sway bar was loose. Repair was made. | ||
| Sep 201780600 miC $125 | Sway bar was becoming loose. Replaced. | ||
| Dec 201783700 miC $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. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201226300 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 California, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 200914000 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 201154000 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. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201015000 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 Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201496000 miUS $700 | AC compressor replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201458000 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 201466000 mi | Vacuum pump replacement Replace defective part | ||
| Dec 201468000 miUS $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 201568000 mi | Replaced the gasket around the vacuum pump that should have been done when the vacuum pump was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201770900 miUS $400 | CV Boot Joint wore down and had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201882000 miUS $350 | Shock absorber repair | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Alberta, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Apr 200922940 mi | Engine Speed Sensor Replaced | ||
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014109600 miUS $350 | Battery replaced | ||
| Jul 2014111000 miUS $400 | Airbag warning light came on and horn was not working. Replaced the clock spring on the steering wheel | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Apr 200912000 mi | Front strut mounts replaced to correct low speed steering noise | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in New York, United States May 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 201233000 miUS $400 | Frozen caliper, caliper replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in California, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Apr 2018117000 miUS $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 Massachusetts, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jul 200918000 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 201167700 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 201592000 miUS $300 | Passenger door would not lock (alarm would not arm). Door latch parts replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017119000 miUS $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 California, United States Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201870000 miUS $350 | Headliner falls down, replaced by third party upholstery shop. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in New Mexico, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Nov 201268300 miUS $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 2015104000 miUS $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 2015104700 miUS $310 | Had 3rd party shop replace a/c compressor solenoid. | ||
| Jan 2016108000 mi | Door lock module never fixed. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Mar 201376260 miC $900 | The rear window broke into pieces for no apparent reason as we were putting the bike rack on the trunk. | ||
| Jun 201484940 miC $40 | The exhaust pipe disconnected in the middle of the car. | ||
| May 201592380 miC $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 2016107880 miC $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 2016110360 miC $1000 | Tires starting to wear uneverly, suspension needed to be changed | ||
| Jun 2017117800 miC $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 2017122140 miC $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 2017125240 miC $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 2017127720 miC $60 | The rear exhaust pipe disconnected from the rest. Got welded back on. | ||
| Feb 2018131440 miC $125 | Driver side tie rod end needed to be changed. | ||
| Jan 2021156860 mi | ABS sensor had to be replaced Front Brake caliper replaced | ||
| Sep 2021164300 miC $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 201697000 mi | Hatch latch will sometimes not lock or unlock. Repair shop claims the lock actuator was starting to fail. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 201057000 miUS $25 | Interior door handle broke off, breaking window switches. | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015108000 miUS $600 | Radiator Leak. Needed to be replaced. | ||
2008 Volkswagen R32 2dr Hatch
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen R32 in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jul 201136000 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 Colorado, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Jul 20083000 mi | Had front grill replaced with holeless/plateless grill as per VW TSB. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201034000 mi | Master seal (between transmission and motor) found to be leaking. | ||
| Jan 201147000 mi | Low coolant light appeared when I picked up the car. No leak. | ||
| Jan 201237700 miUS $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 201247000 miUS $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 201247800 miUS $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 Maryland, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jul 201037000 mi | Check engine light came on | ||
| Dec 201042000 mi | Inserted foam in each door to prevent ice damage. Replaced seals in both doors | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 201269000 miUS $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 Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201471000 miUS $377 | Wheel bearing began making noise | ||
| Jan 201794000 mi | Replaced catalytic converter due to CEL. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Maine, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201424100 miUS $400 | strut mount | ||
| Sep 201531000 miUS $450 | A/C Controller leak | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201665000 miUS $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 Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Sep 20084000 mi | Buzzing passenger door speaker. TSB exists, but dealer has never heard of it! | ||
| Nov 20085500 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 20087000 mi | Buzz in passenger door panel fixed. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Delaware, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018108000 miUS $800 | Replace CV boot Worn serpertine belt replaced. Coolant leak. Hole was found in reservoir. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Nov 201037900 miUS $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 California, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 201350000 miUS $436 | AC stopped working. Defective valve found, replaced and system recharged. | ||
| Apr 201454500 miUS $100 | Lost a HID low beam. Replaced it and had the car serviced. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Feb 201224000 mi | a/c pressure sensor leaking refrigerant. replaced switch, recharged system. | ||
| Jun 201230000 mi | rear axle seals weeping. Replaced seals. small rattle in steering coloumn | ||
| Jul 201231000 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 Wisconsin, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 201457600 miUS $430 | Idler pulley was replaced and belt. Pulley was making a sound. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 201029000 mi | Popping noise from right strut bearing. Dealer replaced both strut bearings. Problem fixed. | ||
| Aug 201240800 mi | Replaced springs and struts to correct 1/2 inch difference in height between right and left front wheels. | ||
| Mar 201455000 miUS $410 | Right front strut bearing replaced | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 201232100 mi | Replace noisy serpentine belt tensioner | ||
| Dec 201239000 mi | Fuel smell in vehicle, installed fuel tank ventilation valve assembly kit per recall 209P | ||
| May 201562100 miUS $310 | A/C sensor failed, causing system to leak. Sensor replaced, system recharged. | ||
| Oct 201670200 miUS $40 | One of two horns replaced | ||
| Jul 201772500 miUS $110 | Replace headlight bulb | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Kansas, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201235300 mi | Driver side rear differential output shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. Covered under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Jan 201336200 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 California, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201132700 mi | moisture in taillight | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200818000 mi | Replace strut bearings | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 20085000 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 201248000 mi | Performed VW service bulletin to replace the Mechatronic unit, replaced fluid per proceedure, also replaced internal fluid filter. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201124500 miUS $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 201128000 mi | Driver door latch malfunction--replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201129000 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 201135000 mi | The tensioner pulley seized and broke the serpentine accessory belt | ||
| May 201454000 mi | Small cooling radiator fan not working. Electric fan control module removed and replaced | ||
| Nov 201458400 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 201561100 mi | Follow-up to 11/2014 service--no cause of continued intermittent high idle revs found--battery tested OK--no codes found | ||
| Mar 201562000 miUS $196 | Driver side headlight dim--replace HID bulb | ||
| Jun 201564000 mi | power window switch on driver's door does not always activate the driver and/or passenger windows | ||
| Sep 201674000 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 201675000 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 201763000 miUS $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 201778000 miUS $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 201780000 miUS $474 | R&R both rear axle shaft seals R&R right rear spring | ||
| Nov 201780000 mi | Check on auto adjust headlight system--headlights out of focus | ||
| Feb 201883000 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 2021107600 miUS $210 | Install customer spark plugs | ||
| Aug 2021108025 mi | Broken rear coil spring--install new set Install new poly rear differential bushing kit | ||
| Feb 2022112000 miUS $369 | cleaned mechantronic harness and sealed due to no replacement part available | ||
| Jun 2022114000 miUS $197 | remove and replace tie-rod end front right outer and inner | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jun 201044000 mi | Gas gage stopped working. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Sep 2008 | There was a missing interior trim piece in the trunk. | ||
| Jun 20095000 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 20096000 mi | new door lock module was replaced, door locks functioning as intended now. repair took only 45 minutes. | ||
| Feb 201116000 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 201121000 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 201121000 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 201123000 mi | Auto Leveling headlights are still shining too high. Dealership still unable to correct. | ||
| Jul 201227000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Maryland, United States May 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201040000 mi | Serpentine Belt snapped & shredded due to seized & broken tensioning pulley. 2 idler pulleys damaged from belt. Replaced all of them. | ||
| Mar 201374000 mi | noise from strut mounts, they were replaced | ||
| Oct 2016124700 miUS $1000 | AC Compressor pulley broke | ||
| Mar 2017132000 miUS $1200 | Cooling fans and thermostat stopped working - replaced. | ||
| Jul 2017136000 miUS $600 | DSG fluid leak from Mechatronic unit | ||
| Volkswagen R32 in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 20085000 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 Maryland, United States Aug 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 200931000 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 201037000 mi | Cruise Control repair parts installed and system tested for 5 full days while working with VWoA. Problem eventually rectified. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen R32 in Greece Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 201231000 mi€1000 | A motor belt was loose | ||
| Sep 201239680 mi€500 | oil leak, TSB | ||
| Volkswagen Rabbit in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200927000 mi | Brake Lights out | ||
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen GTI in Bashkortostan Rep., Russia Jun 2008 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201669440 mi | lights are always going out | ||
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI 2-door
6-cylinder automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Jun 20081000 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. | ||
2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201354560 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 Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - May 2014 | |||
| Sep 201031620 mi | Driver side door would not lock with the key fob. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - Sep 2008 | |||
| Jul 20085000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201370000 mi | Tensioner was making noise, they replaced it and the timing belt at no charge. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Jul 200912000 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 200913000 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 200914000 mi | Dealer broke control arm bolt during previous visit. Replaced for free. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 201688000 miUS $50 | Exhaust clamp rusted through, creating a slight buzz. Replaced clamp | ||
2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Oct 201258000 miUS $360 | Cylinder 3 coil pack failure caused vehicle to go into limp mode. Undrivable | ||
| Nov 201259200 miUS $60 | Turbocharger hi-pressure hose to intercooler o-ring failure | ||
| Oct 201371200 miUS $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 201480000 miUS $1200 | split outer CV Joint boot required replacement of drive-shaft | ||
| Jul 201483300 miUS $160 | Intercooler charge pipe disconnected | ||
| Sep 201485000 miUS $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 201574300 mi | CV Joint failure again | ||
| Aug 201590600 miUS $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 Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201021000 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 201657000 miUS $600 | Had to replace the coils. | ||
| Apr 201760000 miUS $283 | He backer plate of the right rear brake rusted through and rubbed agains the brake rotor. Needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201874000 miUS $600 | Backing plate rusted through - rubbed against rotor - left rear side | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201027000 mi | Leak in high pressure switch allowed loss of refrigerant from A/C. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Connecticut, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Sep 20095000 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 201112000 mi | Steering wheel buttons replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 20099000 mi | Bad fuel pressure sensor. VW replaced unit. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014US $210 | Car had to be towed to replace starter. | ||
| Sep 2014112000 miUS $250 | Strut mount and bearing bad Headliner defective | ||
| Feb 2015120000 miUS $500 | Cracked coolant fitting. Had to replace and replenish coolant. PCV valve broken, causing oil consumption and seals leaking. | ||
| May 2015122000 miUS $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 2015124000 miUS $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 Ontario, Canada Apr 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Dec 20088060 mi | Replaced sunglass holder. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New South Wales, Australia - Jun 2010 | |||
| Sep 20099300 mi | Replacement of faulty O2 sensor | ||
| Jan 201012400 mi | Securing of fuel line causing rattle | ||
| Mar 201015500 mi | Rattle from rear door trim | ||
| May 201016740 mi | Rattle from front door trim | ||
| Jun 201018600 mi | Replacement of faulty fuel pump | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Dec 201159979 mi | Replace crankcase breather tube under warranty | ||
| Dec 2015106000 miUS $80 | Change out low-pressure fuel sensor P/N: 06E906051K | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 201015000 mi | Intermittent long crank when starting. Fault codes found for ignition switch, which was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201221000 miUS $400 | Cylinder misfires due to two failing ignition coils when accelerating quickly. Replaced all ignition coils. | ||
| Jul 201326000 miUS $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 Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201676300 miC $700 | Corrosion, worn brake parts including calipers. Warranty denied for rust claim on front wings. | ||
| Jun 201894860 miC $600 | Left front bearing. | ||
| Feb 2020120900 miC $4500 | DCG transmission stopped working. Used DCG transmission sourced and installed. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201317000 miUS $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 British Columbia, Canada Nov 2007 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Dec 20087440 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 Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 2013102000 miUS $600 | Valve cover gasket leaking, replaced | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Mar 201460000 miUS $200 | CV boot was torn and was replaced. Coolant flange leak that was repaired under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201573000 miUS $2000 | Coolant pump leak. Oil leak from rear main seal. | ||
| Oct 201578300 miUS $300 | Coil packs stopped working | ||
| May 201683900 miUS $1300 | Coolant leak. Water pump failure. | ||
| Apr 201788000 miUS $350 | Sputtering under acceleration. Coil packs and spark plugs replaced. Creaking from drivers side. CV joint replaced | ||
| Jul 201789000 mi | Leaking coolant. Can't find source | ||
| Dec 201792000 miUS $1300 | Catalytic converted replaced | ||
| Jun 201894000 miUS $1000 | Intake manifold Squealing noise. AC compressor was replaced but ultimately was pcv valve | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States May 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201367000 mi | Drivers door central locking module | ||
| Oct 201370800 miUS $1000 | Creaking noise from front end while tuning the stealing wheel. Replaced strut tower bearings | ||
| Apr 201584300 miUS $1750 | Cam follower punched a hole in crank case | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jul 201288800 miUS $55 | Support strut under shifter was bent and rubbing on exhaust pipe. Repaired by straightening. | ||
| Dec 201297000 miUS $756 | Battery was producing error reports so replaced. | ||
| Nov 2013111700 miUS $644 | Replaced fuel tank, pump and filter. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Nov 201022320 mi | Electronic part of drivers door latch intermittent. I.e. door open indicator, headlight on warning indicator etc. | ||
| Jan 201127860 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 201129140 mi | Drivers side rear door locking intermittent. | ||
| Nov 201129760 miC $740 | Dealer replaced the rear door latch | ||
| Jul 201234400 miC $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 Greece Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 | 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 Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 201132200 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 201157000 mi | Small oil leak at crankcase breather. Valve was replaced and it fixed problem. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201040000 mi | Loose subframe | ||
| Sep 201147000 mi | Headlight error light intermittent on console. Bulb replaced at no cost. | ||
| May 201359400 mi | I believe alternator was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Sep 2009 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 200926000 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 201029000 mi | Transmission mount failure. Bolt actually broke off. Replaced mount and main transmission support bolt with new ones. | ||
| Oct 201035300 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 201140500 mi | Replaced DSG mechatronic unit. Still have a clunk when downshift from 2 to 1, but VW says this is normal. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Oct 201142000 mi | PCV valve was replaced. Unsuccessful repair. | ||
| Aug 201255200 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 201371000 miUS $1400 | Water pump replacement - engine overheating. Replaced timing belt, etc at the same time. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 201253400 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 Indiana, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| May 200932000 mi | an engine fan burned out. engine fan repaired under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201140000 miUS $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 201250500 mi | AC high pressure switch replaced and refrigerant added. AC was not blowing cold air, AC unit would not turn on. | ||
| Aug 201253700 miUS $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 201365300 miUS $200 | Replacement of HID headlight bulb. | ||
| Aug 201578800 miUS $50 | Loud exhaust. Shop put on a patch between muffler and exhaust pipe. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Apr 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 20082000 mi | Weak A/C performance / Center air vent rattles | ||
| Dec 201135000 mi | Ignition coils packs and spark plugs were replaced for misfires Mechatronics transmission valve body unit replaced for jerky shifting | ||
| Feb 201237000 mi | Timing belt sqeaking noise replaced timing belt and tensioners | ||
| Jul 201468500 miUS $800 | cam follower, hpfp, cam chain, cam tensioner replacement | ||
2008 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201788000 miUS $30 | Diagnose brake check light on intermittently beginning in January. Problem was damaged wire harness. Chose not to fix as yet. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 200916000 mi | Horn stopped working and blew fuses. Dealer found a short in the horn and ordered a new part to replace it. | ||
| Mar 201019000 mi | Ice buildup inside door caused damage to the bottom front corner of door when door was opened. | ||
| 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 20086000 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 201028000 mi | Flaking paint on 1 wheel center cap. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Oct 201054000 mi | Window switch replaced on drivers side. Rattles not fixed. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 200923000 mi | Replaced fuel sensor. | ||
| Mar 201136000 mi | Oil leak around valve cover. Gasket replaced and defective PCV valve replaced. | ||
| Sep 201143000 mi | Rear hatch struts would no longer hold the hatch open. The dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201591000 miUS $100 | One coilpack went bad, but replaced all 4. | ||
| Sep 201595000 miUS $70 | Cleaned carbon deposits from intake valves. Replaced DV valve. | ||
| Sep 2016109000 miUS $25 | #1 Coilpak failed. | ||
| Oct 2016109800 miUS $300 | Drooping Headliner replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018123000 miUS $305 | AC pressure switch went bad and leaked all Freon. Switch was replaced and system recharged. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Washington, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20087000 mi | Torn passenger side CV-boot. Unknown cause for tear. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 200916120 mi | Engine cooling fans kicking in when engine is not even at operating temp. Fans replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200922320 mi | Sporadic fuel pressure | ||
| Sep 201037200 mi | Failed ignition coil. Coil and burnt connector/wiring replaced under original warranty. | ||
| Feb 201140520 mi | Broken driver's side lumbar support 'bird twitter' sound from engine when cold | ||
| Mar 201143400 mi | Supposed to have repaired broken lumbar support, but still not working. Also did not re-install the seat correctly. Annoyed. | ||
| Apr 201144640 mi | Water found in spare tire wheel well. Source traced to faulty seal in right tail light. | ||
| Jun 201147120 mi | Fixed lumbar. Fixed leaking tail light seal. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 201238000 mi | Passenger side (small) cooling fan seized. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 200940000 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 2013108700 miUS $180 | AC pressure switch needed to be replaced. AC system was then recharged. | ||
| Jun 2014126000 miUS $7 | Bad fuel cap gasket was causing CEL | ||
| Jul 2014126700 miUS $75 | Bad coil pack | ||
| Aug 2014128000 miUS $40 | Xenon bulb needed to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Apr 201125300 mi | Fuel line rattle, TSB. | ||
| Jul 201654000 miUS $435 | Turbo blow off vale failure | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jun 200915000 mi | Check engine light - Low-pressure fuel sensor replaced. | ||
| Jan 201136000 mi | Noise from front drivers side suspension when increasing or decreasing throttle during slow turn. Control arm bushing replaced based on TSB recommendation. | ||
| Feb 201137000 mi | Sway bar linkages replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201042000 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 Oct 2013 - May 2016 | |||
| Oct 201480000 miUS $1000 | Both fans needed replacement | ||
| Oct 201589200 miUS $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 Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 200910000 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 201249000 mi | Replaced PCV assembly | ||
| Mar 201250000 miUS $180 | Engine would not respond to throttle & CEL was flashing; code unreadable at dealer, required reflash of ECU; this resolved problem. | ||
| Nov 2016100700 miUS $100 | replace passenger door electric lock mechanism; door would not lock or unlock most of the time. | ||
| May 2017106000 miUS $150 | compressor regulator went bad and high pressure sensor went bad; replaced regulator, have not replaced sensor yet. | ||
| Jun 2017108000 miUS $65 | Replaced AC pressure sensor | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Georgia, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201043000 miUS $381 | Dealer replaced left front CV joint | ||
| Dec 201043000 miUS $784 | grinding sound coming from suspension. Dealer lubed and all joints. problem solved. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in District of Columbia, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201136000 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 201778000 miUS $250 | Replaced front axle assembly in order to replace torn CV boot. | ||
2008 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in New York, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201462000 mi | Leak turbo | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Oregon, United States - Feb 2008 | |||
| Feb 2008100 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 Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 200912000 mi | Rear hatch was not aligned properly (not a problem or fixable) even though it clearly is off. Rattle, could not replicate. | ||
| Jul 201023000 mi | Only problem when sold was rattling speakers in doors when music playing. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Alabama, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201132000 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 Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201040000 mi | DSG hard shifting issues and surging at low speed. Dealer reflashed ECM and TCM. | ||
| Dec 201272000 miUS $83 | The low-speed radiator fan (electric) seized up and needed to be replaced. The fan was replaced. | ||
| May 201382000 miUS $500 | Intake runner flapper motor that controls variable valve timing was failing intermittently, causing the MIL to be illuminated. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Virginia, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Jul 200942000 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 20095000 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 California, United States May 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201380900 miUS $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 201487000 miUS $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 201491000 miUS $430 | Two of four ignition coils were faulty. Symptoms included loss of power and misfires. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Arkansas, United States Dec 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 20099000 mi | Light bulb in right mirror blinker (LED inside sideview mirror) went out. | ||
| Mar 200912000 mi | A terrible rattle at idle, diagnosed as TSB for fuel line rattle. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201254000 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 Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 20099000 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 20099000 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 200915000 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 201018000 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 201118000 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 201119000 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 201120000 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 201122000 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 201125000 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 Oklahoma, United States Nov 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| May 201467000 mi | REPLACED FAULTY INJECTORS, REPLACED PLUGS, WIRES, COILS. CLEANED INTAKE HEADLIGHT OUT Replace the left headlight. Owner supplied. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Tennessee, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201015000 mi | Software revision level check for engine management system and transmission control system. Reported as being latest levels. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Jan 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 2016135000 miUS $2650 | Replaced coil packs Replaced thermostat Both headlight bulbs replaced | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Nov 201334600 mi | Mechatronic unit replaced under warranty. Transmission shifts were very rough. | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in California, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Dec 20085000 mi | Carpet pulling up. | ||
| Mar 201023000 mi | Jerky transmission, recall. | ||
| May 201024400 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 201028000 mi | The loose carpet on the drivers side was attached again Aux audio jack was replaced | ||
| Jan 201121800 miUS $45 | Headlamp out Moisture in rear tail light | ||
| May 201137700 mi | A updated valve of some sort was installed car was making wierd noises | ||
| Volkswagen GTI in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 201136500 miUS $45 | Rear brake lightbulb replaced. | ||
| Dec 201148000 mi | Fuel pump went out | ||
2007.5 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen GTI in Victoria, Australia Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201137200 mi | Air conditioning and ventilation, repair | ||
| Oct 201140300 miA $150 | Fuel, intake, or emissions system repair. Engine: fuel, ignition, intake, and emissions systems; also accessory drives, repair | ||
| Jan 201671300 miA $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 201896720 miA $150 | CV Boot split. CV Boot replaced. | ||
| May 201899820 miA $500 | Fuel Pump | ||
| Aug 201910540 miA $50 | DIY aftermarket PCV valve | ||
| Jan 202011470 miA $500 | Waterpump leak | ||
| Jan 2021117800 miA $15 | Replaced vacuum pump o ring due to leak. | ||
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