2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 and if present, the cap will be removed. the recall will begin on october 31, 2007. owners may contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.
Owner complaints
54 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Seat belts · Steering
Seat belt and air bag also steering
- Seats
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.
- Service brakes
ABSmodule is defective, Known problem for this car and volkswagon will not repair under warranty. after 2007 model year they will cove repair
- Seats
Vehicle was in motion on city street in north chatham, ma. smell of burning. Pulled over and discovered that the electric seat heater had burnt a hole in the drivers seat back. a hole was also burnt in the outer layer of my goose down coat where it made contact with burning seat back. burnt hole in seat IS approximately 0.375 inch diameter.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes · 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…
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.
- Electrical system · Power train · Vehicle speed control
While starting the car, several diagnostic lights came on, including the ecp and check engine light. Entering the reverse gear made the car accelerate fast backwards when releasing the breaks but not using the gas pedal to accelerate. the surprise it came with could have led to back into cars or…
While starting the car, several diagnostic lights came on, including the ecp and check engine light. Entering the reverse gear made the car accelerate fast backwards when releasing the breaks but not using the gas pedal to accelerate. the surprise it came with could have led to back into cars or passengers standing behind. The car fell into a safety mode, forward accelerated very slowly to max 30 mph while heading to a shop.
- Electrical system
My key IS stuck in the ignition on the acc position. I can only start the car. It will not turn to the off position. The only way I am able to shut off the car IS to pull 2 fuses under the hood. Vehicle was stationary when this problem began.
- Service brakes
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.
- Engine · Power train · Vehicle speed control
Downshifting hard on its on oil leaking on top and bottom of engine
- Air bags · Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
Lightair bag warning indicator revs and slows abruptly; fuel system light paint flaking off vehicle
- Seats
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.
- Air bags
Airbag warning light keeps coming on stating maulfuction when checked could not find problem.was told do not worry about it do I have a reason to worry???
- Service brakes
ABS control module - approximately $2,000 to replace VW has already recalled the ABS control module for '08 and up cars...i happen to have an '07 with the same module that IS not covered by the recall.
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
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.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes
At random, the traction control ABS light on the dashboard cluster has gone off. The mechanic states that the issue IS the ABS module, and that it needs replacing. There IS no known reason for its failure, but the vehicle IS now without ABS. A similar recall was issued for other vehicles with the…
At random, the traction control ABS light on the dashboard cluster has gone off. The mechanic states that the issue IS the ABS module, and that it needs replacing. There IS no known reason for its failure, but the vehicle IS now without ABS. A similar recall was issued for other vehicles with the same ABS module from later years, so I would expect that it should be perfectly reasonable to issue a recall for this serious and potentially life-threatening issue.
- Unknown or other
Key won't come off the ignition! Can't turn the car off!
- Service brakes
While driving and attempting to stop the brakes become very stiff and push up against your foot similar to what traction control does but the more you press on th brake peddle the harder it becomes to stop. This IS intermittent but alarming enough that the car IS not being used.
- Air bags
Takata recall, the air bag light appeared on the dashboard. I brought my vehicle to a local volkswagen dealer to check it and I was the air bag defected on the passenger side; and I was told that the air bag was not on the recall. I wonder why volkswagen rabbit 2007 was not on the recall? my vehicle just had 68047 miles. I look forward to getting info asap. Thanks
- Power train
The transmission failed the gears were hard to engage when driving it. finally it left my daughter and granddaughter stranded in the street on her way to work. *tr
- Air bags · Suspension
Takata recall. Rabbit IS unlisted but contains exact equipment as other models. Does this pertain to the vehicle? Also. Weight of engine impact struts then to the suspension lineages,arms,etc...thus, affecting the weight of the vehicles from this five-cylinder engine to cause bushings to fail. The…
Takata recall. Rabbit IS unlisted but contains exact equipment as other models. Does this pertain to the vehicle? Also. Weight of engine impact struts then to the suspension lineages,arms,etc...thus, affecting the weight of the vehicles from this five-cylinder engine to cause bushings to fail. The equipment was designer original for the four-cylinder models even with turbocharger. The composites of the bushings have sustained a quality degradation to the point of poor synthetics.
- Unknown or other
Sagging headliner around sunglass holder in front. Water leak through windshield (original, no accidents), water everywhere inside car. Stationary in a parking lot during rainstorm.
- Seats
Electrical burning heated seats setting: 5 smelt burning wire smell while driving, then felt a burning sensation in my back. Turned off heated seats pulled over. pull over. MK5 volkswagen rabbit 2007 2.5
- Service brakes · Steering · Unknown or other
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…
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.
- Power train
My 2007 VW rabbit has a known safety issue with the valve body system. I took my vehicle to findlay VW in november 2014 to have this issue fixed, as I had just become aware that there was a known issue which met the criteria of my problem exactly. I was told that "their hands were tied" due to the…
My 2007 VW rabbit has a known safety issue with the valve body system. I took my vehicle to findlay VW in november 2014 to have this issue fixed, as I had just become aware that there was a known issue which met the criteria of my problem exactly. I was told that "their hands were tied" due to the fact that this issue had to have been repaired before 2013. I then asked why I was never informed that there was an issue with this and was told they had mailed out a letter-which many people in las vegas including myself did not receive-and was told that if I had moved it may not have been forwarded. I then asked why they had not informed me of this issue any of the times I had brought my VW in for service. Their service director then informed me that it IS "not their policy" to check for any recalls or known issues. He interrupted my repeatedly, spoke over me, and when I asked to speak with his boss was told that I would have to call back and he hung up on me! This car IS intended for my daughter who IS learning to drive and IS unsafe! I am under the mileage they require to fix this, and it IS the correct year and model. this IS absolutely unacceptable to be treated in such a fashion. I have also contacted VW corporate who have also refused to stand behind this issue and repair this problem. *js
- Electrical system · Engine
Defective coolant fan #2 manufactured by siemens. p1951 fault code for non operational coolant fan #2 occurred on 09/29/2011 at 122,163 miles for a 2007 VW rabbit. VW dealership detected the fault and replaced the defective coolant fan #2 with a new siemens coolant fan #2 at owners request on…
Defective coolant fan #2 manufactured by siemens. p1951 fault code for non operational coolant fan #2 occurred on 09/29/2011 at 122,163 miles for a 2007 VW rabbit. VW dealership detected the fault and replaced the defective coolant fan #2 with a new siemens coolant fan #2 at owners request on 09/29/2011. on 08/20/2014 at 182,000 miles the replacement 09/29/2011 siemens coolant fan #2 failed and stopped working. A second fault code p1951 was detected by a certified and licensed private mechanic. second siemens coolant fan #2 found defective in less than 3 years and 60,000 miles. Original coolant fan # 2 lasted 4 years and 122,000 miles. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10253215Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253214Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253213Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10252942Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
- 10252220All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- 10252210Clock Loses Time
- 10243067VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243065VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243052VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243034VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243021VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243008VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243001VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242996VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242682ODIS Service Update
- 10242405VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242403VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242400VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242399VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242390VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242381VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242375VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242372VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242359VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242358VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10241345Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
- 10241344Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
- 10241342Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
- 10241340Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
- 10241339Oil Consumption Measurement
- 10241335Oil Consumption Measurement
- 10241333Oil Consumption Measurement
- 10241311Gasoline Quality
- 10241310Software Version Management
- 10241274Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10241266Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- 10241265Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10241264Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10241263Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10241177Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
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