Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:75,425 mi
Fires:1
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:2,000 mi
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:19,750 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 75,425 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 19,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 15,064 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | 1 | 85,925 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 4,650 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi |
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