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2006–2009 · 4 model years

Volkswagen Rabbit recalls & problems by year

7 recalls and 152 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200962 complaints
Most recalls20092 recalls
Crashes reported12in owner complaints
Injuries reported61 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0183553702006: 13 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 54 complaints, 2 recalls2008: 23 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 62 complaints, 2 recalls2006200720082009
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2009 Rabbit—24 mpg2626221
2008 Rabbit—24 mpg2232420
2007 Rabbit—22 mpg2544220
2006 Rabbit—22 mpg1130200

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes46
  • Electrical system29
  • Electronic stability control (esc)27
  • Air bags18
  • Power train17
  • Steering17
  • Seats14
  • Vehicle speed control12