MYRModel Year Report

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit

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2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:11.875Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
54
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 2006: 13 complaints 2007: 54 complaints 2007 54 2008: 23 complaints 2009: 62 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2007 54 2008: 23 complaints 2008 2009: 62 complaints 2009
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2007 54 2008: 23 complaints 2008 2009: 62 complaints 2009

2007: 54 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19811
19825
19831
19841
19851
200613
200754
200823
200962

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

24% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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Upon approaching a red light brakes were applied but did not slow the vehicle. Rather than stopping the pedal depressed to the floor with resistance but never slowed the vehicle resulting in a rear end collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-18

Electrical system

19% · 10 reports
FIRE
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The heated driver's seat became uncomfortably hot and burned several holes through the foam and fabric.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-10

Also filed under Seats

Halogen headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than expected. Too often I have to buy new bulbs and it's very unsafe on the road during a day.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-22

Seats

15% · 8 reports
FIRE
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The seat heaters are not regulating temperature consistently and I noticed the driver's seat has a hole burned in it from the heater. I am afraid to use it in case it causes a fire, since it appears it already burned a hole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-29

Air bags

15% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. While driving 35 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle and caused $9,000 worth of damage to the entire front end of his vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-12-10

Seat belt and air bag also steering

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-20

Also filed under Seat belts and steering

Vehicle speed control

9% · 5 reports
CRASH
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I bought a used 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit with 22,500 km jan. 10, 2009. I drove the vehicle fairly steadily in the city and on the freeway the week after the purchase .

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-18

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-10-31Exterior lighting07V442000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2011-01-31Fuel system, gasoline10V621000 Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Jetta, NEW Beetle, NEW Beetle convertible, model year 2009 Jetta Sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 Rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines.…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V442000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 10V621000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.