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Vehicle statistics

Volkswagen Rabbit

163 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2009 · 62 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Service Brakes

Complaints by model year

1980
2
1981
1⚠ 1
1982
4 🔥 1
1983
2
1984
1
1985
1
2006
13 🔥 2
2007
54⚠ 4 🔥 2
2008
23⚠ 2 🔥 4
2009
62⚠ 6 🔥 2

Most reported problem areas

Service Brakes59
Electrical System30
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)27
Air Bags18
Steering17
Power Train17
Vehicle Speed Control15
Seats14
Gasoline13
Fuel System13

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (11)

1982 Fuel System, Gasoline (85V015000)

Install A Reinforcement Plate IF There IS NO Crack IN THE Throttle Shaft. Install A NEW Carburetor WITH Reinforced Throttle Shaft IF A Hairline Crack HAS Developed IN THE Shaft.

1980 Fuel System, Gasoline (81V058000)

Dealer WILL Install A Restrictor Valve INTO THE FUEL Filler PIPE, Without Charge TO Owner.

various years Fuel System, Gasoline (77V214000)

THE Dealer WILL Replace THE Vacuum HOSE WITH A Longer Version HOSE, Rerouting AND Securing IT, Without Charge TO Owner.

various years Parking Brake (78V118000)

THE Dealer WILL Relocate THE Bracket AND Install A NEW Flange, IF Necessary, Without Charge.

various years Electrical System (79V120000)

THE Dealer WILL SEAL ALL Radio Antenna Cable Holes. IN Addition, Electrical Parts OF THE Relay/FUSE Board WILL BE Checked AND Replaced IN THE CASE OF Corrosion.

various years Service Brakes, Hydraulic (77V182000)

THE Dealer WILL Replace THE Rubber Elbow Connections AND Install NEW TYPE Clamps, Without Charge TO Owner.

various years Structure (81V113000)

Vehicles WILL BE Inspected TO Determine Whether THE Modification HAS BEEN Performed. IF NOT, A Bypass WILL BE Installed TO Locate THE FUEL PUMP Relay AWAY FROM THE Relay Board. ANY Corroded Relay Boards OR Connectors WILL ALSO BE Replaced.

various years Service Brakes, Hydraulic (83V116000)

THE Dealer WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE Interior Brake Lines AT NO COST TO Owner. Owners ARE ALSO Advised THAT ALL Brake Lines Should BE Inspected AT TWO-YEAR Intervals.

various years Fuel System, Gasoline (83V117000)

Dealer WILL Inspect THE FUSE BOX AND ITS Connectors FOR Corrosion, AND Correct Where Necessary. A Bypass Adapter TO THE FUEL PUMP Electrical Circuit WILL BE Installed.

various years Structure (80V035000)

Dealer WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, SEAL THE Radio Antenna Holes AND Replace Corroded Components Without Charge TO Owner..

various years Equipment (77V175000)

THE Dealer WILL Install A Supplement Label, Printed IN English, ON THE Brake Fluid Container, Displaying THE Required Statement, FREE OF Charge.

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