2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
78
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
The 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT has received a total of 78 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (10 complaints), Air Bags (8 complaints), and Seats (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, potentially affecting up to 568,236 vehicles.
Recall 10V621000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 228,236 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE...
Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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 RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST...
View full details →Recall 07V442000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 340,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 AIMING SCREW...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
78 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Seat belt and air bag also steering
Drivers side heated seat has a problem. The seat over heats and has burnt a hole in the fabric and melted part of the seat.
ABSmodule is defective, Known problem for this car and volkswagon will not repair under warranty. after 2007 model year they will cove repair
Safety Rating for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V171901201285539 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V241501 2038161 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin (P2014 or P2015 Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory ): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
TT200906 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style Diesel Engines.
Edition52 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Elsa Newsletter
24-13-02 — ENGINE
VOLKSWAGEN: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO CRANK OR NO START. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL RABBIT MY 2005. *JS UPDATED 12/03/13. *PE
TT24-13-02 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TT 21-10-01 — ENGINE
Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
TB-01-05 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLKSWAGEN: FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE UPDATE INFORMATION. *RM
SAC-28F3/P1-REV — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VOLKSWAGEN: GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION COILS. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. MODELS PASSAT AND WAGON; GOLF; GTI; JETTA AND WAGON; NEW BEETLE AND CONVERTIBLE; PHAETON; EOS; RABBIT, ETC. *PE
CSC-37E6/S8 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN SOME VEHICLES IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BUSHING INSIDE THE MECHATRONIC UNIT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE CLUTCHES INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION TO OPERATE LESS SMOOTHLY THAN BEFORE. THE DRIVER WILL BEGIN TO NOTICE CHANGES IN...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 18 complaints
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT (current)
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 35 complaints
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 123 complaints
- 2010 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT — 0 complaints
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints