2009 Volkswagen Rabbit driver assistance problems

Filed Jan 22, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while idling, the vehicle occasionally stalled, and had to be restarted to operate as needed. The failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the ABS, tire pressure, and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the recall repair could not be completed due to there not being a specific diagnostic code showing the extending ambiance reading a code of only 100 times and the requirement was 125 times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 12, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) after the contact had experienced the failure. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle stalled, and after several attempts, the vehicle restarted and was able to be driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as ABS failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure but advised the contact that the failure had happened outside of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 11, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 87,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped abruptly and pulled to the right. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and applying a moderate amount of pressure on the brake pedal. The check engine warning light and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module was not communicating with the transmission. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which he related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 5, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · GA · crash · 1 injury

I am making a complaint against volkswagen for refusing to perform the abs safety recall. The ABS module is dead, I found out the hard way that I have no ABS or traction control. I stopped on the highway and lost control, I could have died and the van that hit me twice could did worse. The dealer refuses to perform the recall and is completely unhelpful. Yes there were warning lights and thats why I took it to the dealer. P.S. This happened a day before the accident. Two different VW dealers refused to perform the ABS module recall on my car even though Volkwagen customer care called to make my appointment, the car was too old, the repair was to expensive and also that the module wasnt communicating. It specifically says it in the recall, that if the module is not responding to replace it. The next day when I driving the car on the highway, I stepped on the brakes and the car started spinning on the highway, It spun into another lane and hit another car. I realized that the car did exactly what a car with no ABS would do.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speed odometer went to zero and the vehicle failed to accelerate forward. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired nor diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 142,148 miles · TX

When driving, my 09 rabbit, the power staring light will flash yellow to red and then stay red, I'm jerked to the side, right and left . On some occasions when making a right turn, it feels as though I'm being shot forward, I have a terrible wobble and when this happens I cannot accelerate over 45 without the car sounding like a helicopter, my AC and ABS light will flash on then off sporadically. My transmission slips periodically and this happens regardless if I'm on the highway or city streets. I have been to four mechanics, I've had the right front axle replaced, tires rotated and balanced, a new battery and a front end alignment. Luckily the last mechanic I took the car to hooked it up to his machine and got codes for the electronic stability control malfunction and ABS module malfunction. I have checked the recall site and both modules have been recalled for my make, model and year, however my VIN is not included

Filed Oct 19, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 146,000 miles · TX

When driving, my 09 rabbit, the power staring light will flash yellow to red and then stay red, I'm jerked to the side, right and left . On some occasions when making a right turn, it feels as though I'm being sling shot forward, I have a terrible wobble and when this happens I cannot accelerate over 45 without the car sounding like a helicopter, my AC and ABS light will flash on then off sporadically. My transmission slips periodically and this happens regardless if I'm on the highway or city streets. I have been to four mechanics, I've had the right front axle replaced, tires rotated and balanced, a new battery and a front end alignment. Luckily the last mechanic I took the car to hooked it up to his machine and got codes for the electronic stability control malfunction and ABS module malfunction. I have checked the recall site and both modules have been recalled for my make, model and year, however my VIN is not included.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 118,000 miles · GA

Abs brake module failed deactivating ESC and power steering causing unexpected over steer and under steer, causing momentary loss of control of vehicle. Recall issued and new software flashed to module. Vwoa failed to replace faulty module problem still exists. Failure occurred on a clear dry afternoon in city driving at 45 miles an hour in a curve. Almost put vehicle in ditch.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 127,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact took the vehicle to crestmont volkswagen (730 nj-23, pompton plains, nj 07444, (973) 839-4000). After updating the software for the ABS, the dealer discovered that the ABS hydraulic pump was not working and would cost $2,500 to repair. The dealer stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost steering ability. In addition, the anti-lock brake system, electronic stability control, and steering wheel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fairfield volkswagen, 96065 dixie highway, fairfield, oh 45014) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to joseph volkswagen of cincinnati (3813 montgomery road, cincinnati, oh 45212) where it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) on may 17, 2018. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.