2008
Volkswagen
Rabbit
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170 hp @ - TBD - rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
170 hp
Horsepower
177 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency7.0 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,046 mm
Front Legroom
897 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Security
Security System
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
13 ft9.7"
4.21m
Width
5 ft9.3"
1.76m
Height
4 ft10.2"
1.48m
Wheelbase
8 ft5.5"
2.58m
Gallery
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Colors
Express yourself.
Sage Green Metallic
#536363
Shadow Blue Metallic
#3B527E
United Gray Metallic
#585858
Tornado Red
#A40420
Reflex Silver Metallic
#D8D8D8
Candy White
#FFFFFF
Black
#000000
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
23 complaints reported to NHTSA
23
Total Reports
2
Crashes
2
Injuries
4
Fires
Most Common Issues
AIR BAGS
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
POWER TRAIN
5
STEERING
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
STRUCTURE
2
Recent Reports
ODI #11384934
Dec 25, 2020
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINEFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PULLED CAR UP TO PROPANE DISPLAY OUTSIDE OF HEB GROCERY STORE. ONCE TANKS WERE EXCHANGED, NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING FROM ENGINE. TURNED CARE OFF, GOT OUT AND NOTICED FIRE UNDERNEATH ENGINE. STORE EMPLOYEE GOT HOOD OPEN, DOUSED FIRE. CALLED WRECKER TO TOW CAR HOME. ON DECEMBER 25, 2020 NEIGHBOR NOTICED SMOKE AND BURNING WIRE SMELL COMING FROM HOOD OF CAR. OPENED HOOD DISABLED BATTERY.
Incident: Dec 23, 2020VIN: WVWBA71K38W***
ODI #11287388
Dec 5, 2019
POWER TRAINSTRUCTUREFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
IN MOTION: THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING UP. THERE IS DELAY, THEREFORE THE CAR IS 'JUMPING' BEFORE THE HIGHER LEVEL OF GEAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT. THIS PROBLEM LAST FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS IN MOTION: THE USE OF FUEL IS MUCH HIGHER THAN USED TO BE, EVEN ALL INJECTORS ARE PROPERLY WORKING. THIS PROBLEM IS NOW ABOUT 5 MONTHS OLD. THE REAR DOOR - ITS LATCH BROKE IN NOVEMBER 2014. THE DOOR FELT ON MY HEAD. CONTACTING VW USA - I WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR HAS TO BE DONE BY VW DEALER.. VW DEALER MADE ME A QUOTE OF $ 3.5 K WHICH I REJECTED. SINCE THAT TIME I AM CARRYING IN CAR BOARD OF WOOD AND USING IT FOR SUPPORT OF OPEN DOOR.
Incident: Nov 14, 2014VIN: WVWBA71K88W***
ODI #11286743
Dec 3, 2019
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG FAULTY LIGHT AND MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD STARTED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION
Incident: Nov 29, 2019VIN: WVWAA71K98W***
ODI #11154668
Nov 29, 2018
Fire
STEERINGELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND CAUGHT FIRE, THERE IS A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT LIKE A LASER SHOT OUT OF THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR BOX. I HAD PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, AND WITHIN 15 MIN AFTER IT WAS PARKED, SMOKE CAME BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, IT ENDED UP BEING THE ELECTRONIC STEERING ON FIRE.
Incident: Nov 20, 2018VIN: WVWAB71K28W***
ODI #11085159
Apr 15, 2018
Crash
AIR BAGSSTRUCTUREVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WAS IN A TIGHT SPOT AT A PARKING LOT, WHEN I WAS BACKING UP I HIT A BARRIER BEHIND ME, AFTER STOPPING AND SHIFTING TO GO FORWARD, THE CAR SPED UP UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL IN FRONT. THE SPACE AND TIME WAS VERY SMALL/SHORT, BUT THE FORCE WAS SO RAPID THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED.
Incident: Apr 14, 2018VIN: WVWBA71K78W***
ODI #10936470
Dec 20, 2016
Fire
SEATS
I HAD THE HEATED SEATS ON AT THE LOWEST SETTING OF 1. I WAS DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROAD BY MY HOUSE AND THE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED GETTING REALLY HOT AND I SMELLED SMOKE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AS I WAS WORRIED THE SEAT WAS ON FIRE. I TURNED OFF THE SEAT HEATER, GOT OUT AND CHECKED THE SEAT. THERE WAS A HOLE BURNED INTO THE SEAT AND INTO THE JACKET I WAS WEARING. *TR
Incident: Dec 19, 2016VIN: WVWCA71K78W***
ODI #10936290
Dec 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE HORN IS NOT WORKING. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS A BROKEN CLOCK SPRING. OTHER VWS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT MINE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND I THINK THE HORN IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO ALERT DRIVERS AROUND ME IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. BOTH SAFETY PROBLEMS ARE CAUSED BY THE SAME BROKEN CLOCK SPRING AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Incident: Dec 18, 2016VIN: WVWAA71K18W***
ODI #10650149
Oct 26, 2014
STEERINGELECTRICAL SYSTEMAIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, BECAUSE THE CLOCK SPRING IS BAD. THIS HAS ALSO CAUSED THE HORN BUTTON TO NOT WORK. SOMETIMES THE HORN HONKS WHEN I MAKE SHARP TURNS. IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER OR NOT THE DRIVER AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT, BUT FROM WHAT I CAN TELL IT IS QUITE UNLIKELY. THIS ALSO EFFECTS THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE BUTTONS ON THE STICKS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. SOMETIMES THOSE BUTTONS WORK, SOMETIMES THEY DON'T AND SOMETIMES THEY DO THINGS THEY AREN'T DESIGNED TO DO. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE THIS IS A PROBLEM WHICH OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY WITH THIS CAR. *TR
Incident: Mar 1, 2013VIN: WVWDA71K08W***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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