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2007 Volkswagen RabbitProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints548 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit has problems

54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system101
Seats82
Air bags81
Service brakes71
Vehicle speed control51
Power train50
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Steering41
Fuel system, gasoline40
12 other systems190

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 10V-621 · Dec 10, 2010 · 228,236 vehicles

Risk. IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 07V-442 · Sep 24, 2007 · 340,000 vehicles

Risk. NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Rabbit year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rabbit median. How we score

'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit safety ratings

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Rabbit owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11194395 · Apr 7, 2019 · 5 miles
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.
Complaint 11194179 · Apr 5, 2019 · 117,000 miles
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.
Complaint 11056016 · Dec 22, 2017

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