Volkswagen Rabbit years to avoid
No model year of the Volkswagen Rabbit stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volkswagen Rabbit years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen Rabbit complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen Rabbit problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes58
- Electrical29
- Driver assistance28
- Airbags18
- Transmission17
- Steering17
- Engine17
- Fuel system14
- Seats13
- Acceleration12
- Body5
- Visibility3
Volkswagen Rabbit problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70 | 62 | Brakes | 90,555 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 84 | 23 | Airbags | 50,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 75 | 54 | Brakes | 70,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 92 | 13 | Engine | 24,129 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Volkswagen Rabbit
What years of the Volkswagen Rabbit should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volkswagen Rabbit has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Rabbit?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Rabbit?
Brakes, with 58 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (29) and driver assistance (28).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Rabbit have?
3 recalls between 2006 and 2009. The 2009 model year has the most, with 2.
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