VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT Reliability Overview
The VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT has been produced from 1975 to 2013. Over 39 model years, NHTSA has received 267 complaints and issued 58 recall campaigns for this model.
39
Model Years
267
Complaints
58
Recalls
1975–2013
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2013 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2012 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2011 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2010 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 123
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 35
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 78
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2006 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2005 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
1985 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1984 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicpedals-and-linkages
1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: exterior-lightingheadlights
1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: seat-belts
1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
1979 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 7
No rating
1978 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 10
No rating
1977 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 7
No rating
1976 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 6
No rating
1975 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 6
No rating
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2009 | 123 | 2 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2008 | 35 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2007 | 78 | 2 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2006 | 18 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicpedals-and-linkages |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | N/A | exterior-lightingheadlights |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 1981 | 1 | 4 | N/A | seat-belts |
| 1980 | 2 | 4 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 1979 | 0 | 7 | N/A | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 10 | N/A | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 7 | N/A | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 6 | N/A | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 6 | N/A | — |