MYRModel Year Report

2006 Volkswagen Rabbit

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2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:54:13.469Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Rabbit Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 23 complaints 2008 2009: 62 complaints 2009
2006: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19811
19825
19831
19841
19851
200613
200754
200823
200962

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

2 of 13 total reports mention: seats.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE IDLING CAR AFTER STARTING, SEAT WARMER WAS TURNED ON. DRIVERS SIDE INSIDE BACK WARMER SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A GRAPE SIZE BURN HOLE IN CLOTH SEAT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20111204

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A DULL PAIN BEGINNING IN MY BACK, LOOKED AT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AND NOTICED THAT SEAT HEATER SHORTED OUT AND LEFT DIME SIZED HOLE IN UPHOLSTERY AS WELL AS DISCOLORING PIECE OF CLOTHING I WAS WEARING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130311

POWER TRAIN

2 of 13 total reports mention: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

***NOTE: THIS WAS A VW RABBIT, NOT A VW GOLF, BUT RABBIT WAS NOT AN OPTION UNDER THE REQUIRED MODEL*** AT 12:30AM ON DECEMBER 23, 2006, I PARKED MY 2006 VW RABBIT IN MY DRIVEWAY. I THEN PLUGGED IN THE BLOCK HEATER, AS USUAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061228

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071031 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIM

Campaign 07V442000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Volkswagen Rabbit — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V442000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit?

The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.