2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
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.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
71% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 62 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 62 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
71% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-05
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
2009 volkswagon Rabbit. Consumer writes in regards to ABS failure. *ld the consumer stated there was a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not included in the failure. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the cost of repairs.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Electronic stability control (esc)
40% · 25 reportsElectrical system
18% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving around town using the heated seats the passenger seat caught on fire. The cabin filled up with thick smoke and we could not breath. We had to stop the car in the middle of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-28
Also filed under Seats
Steering
16% · 10 reportsVehicle speed control
8% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
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2017-02-14Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic16V913000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 25 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V621000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 16V913000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 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.