2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
Seat belt and air bag also steering
DISPLAYING ABS LIGHT, ELECTRONIC STABILITY LIGHT, EMERGENCY BRAKE BEEPS THEN LIGHT REMAINS ON BLINKING, STEERING ALIGNMENT LIGHT DISPLAYS, CHANGED OUT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB, ALL LIGHTS REMAIN ON. BECAUSE MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2007 IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE ABS MODULE (A KNOWN ISSUE) SO EITHER I PARK THE CAR PERMANENTLY OR COUGH UP A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY TO FIX A KNOWN ISSUE. I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR AT LOWER SPEEDS AND SEVERAL TIMES WAS FORCED TO RELY ON THE E-BRAKE BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT OPERATE. IT IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS TO HAVE ON THE ROAD DUE TO AN ISSUE THAT VOLKSWAGEN BEEN AWARE OF FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
IN DECEMBER OF 2014 WHILE TRAVELLING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER COMPLETELY FAILED. LEAVING NO WAY TO ENGAGE OR USE IT AT ALL. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP WHERE IT WAS 600 BUCKS FOR A NEW ONE THE PLASTIC PIN INSIDE HAD COMPLETELY BROKE IN HALF. IN MAY OF 2015 THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR WHILE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED , IT GOES IN AND OUT AND THE MECHANIC SAID THERE IS SOMETHING BROKE INSIDE A SEALED TRANSMISSION, MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT IS SCARY WHEN IT GOES FROM WORKING TO NOT WORKING IN A SPLIT SECOND.I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS NEW.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO SEND PICTURES OF THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 107,000.
Other 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT Problem Areas
Electrical System
10 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint