Volkswagen Rabbit recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Volkswagen Rabbit has 3 recall campaigns and 152 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2009, 2007, 2008.

3recalls
152complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
Photo: 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit by SWVA Railfan Productions, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
2009262622
2008223242
2007254422
2006113020
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Rabbit?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 (62), 2007 (54), 2008 (23) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.