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2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (16%)
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Chart based on 25 repairs.
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 20156000 mi | Well known issue in the UK. Noise from rear suspension. Replaced rear shocks and top mounts. Problem as bad as ever. Many UK non DCC Golfs with same issue. VW cannot fix. Its unbelievable see MK7 Forum for this problem. | ||
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Great Britain Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201920000 mi£300 | Driver's seat belt jammed, mechanism replaced at home by breakdown service, no labour charge. | ||
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201630000 mi | Sensor on intake manifold failed. Dealer replaced intake manifold under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Nov 201415507 mi | Notorious water pump failure. Came home, noticed puddle on the floor, dropped off car at 8am. Picked up at 10:30 repaired. Warranty Notorious water pump failure. Came home, noticed puddle on the floor, dropped off car at 8am. Picked up at 10:30 repaired. Warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20149700 mi | Water pump failed. Repair included new water pump, drive belt, and coolant flush. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2022 | |||
| May 202066000 miUS $400 | Headliner replacement. Factory glue had been degrading over time and releasing foam pieces into the interior. Plus, a hanging headliner just looks bad. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 20141000 mi | Parking brake sensor faulty. Car would not sense brake released and continually "chimed". | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 20154200 mi | Started and ran rough, threw a code. No problem found; car running fine. | ||
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202160800 miUS $2725 | These VW/Audi turbo DI engines are known for carbon build up. At inspection, it was determined there was significant build up and it would cause issues soon. Had the valves walnut shell blasted to clean up. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Feb 201615900 mi | AC Control unit "lost" all programming. Dealer reflashed the unit's software | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201522400 mi | Window switch one-click up not working. Switch replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Mexico, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 20142200 mi | Defective Secondary Pressure Motor. It took the dealer three tries but they fixed it. | ||
| Oct 201516300 mi | Rear passenger door did not close properly. The door clasp came loose and had to be screwed back in. | ||
| Jul 201845000 miUS $1000 | Cylinder head leak. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201623000 miUS $750 | Turbo intercooler broke, lost all turbo power to the engine. Dealership said it was my fault and there was "a crack" but there was nothing. Tried jipping me for 1500 turned it down. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201858000 miUS $750 | Part in intake needed to be replaced. Covered by warranty. Decided to do the valve cleaning due to carbon buildup at the same time for a discount price | ||
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 20149250 mi | I am recording from the original work invoices that was provided with the car. I guess the car became slow above 2000 RPMS. The dealer investigated and replaced the turbo. This fixed the issue. Also the washer fluid sensor was replaced. I am recording from the original work invoices that was provided with the car. The windshield washer fluid sensor was replaced because it showed the washer fluid to be empty even when full. | ||
| Jan 201643800 mi | Noticed a squeaking noise coming from the front of the car when going over rough roads or speed bumps. Replaced Front roll bar links which had too much play. Rear window cleaning fluid sprayer stopped working. Fix by reattaching the hose to it. | ||
| May 201654700 miUS $50 | Driver's door seal was leaking causing water to enter and got my arm wet in heavy rains. The seal was replaced. It hasn't rain since the seal being replaced so no idea if it is fixed. Fixed with VW CPO warranty. I paid the deductible | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 2017155000 miUS $700 | fan went out. dealership screwed me on the cost to fix. | ||
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 122hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Africa Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 20147440 mi | Interior trim panel on driver side, inside sill. Looks like holding clips had broken. | ||
2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016 | Had a major problem with the turbo charger. It had to be totally replaced, but fortunately was within the warranty period. Apparently this is a known problem, which some people think they can avoid by changing the oil more often. We only use the high performance oil recommended by VW. | ||
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