2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Worst 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electronic Stability Control
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 39 | 4 | — | 84,392 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 25 | — | — | 106,072 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 1 | 99,749 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 102,889 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 119,400 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 111,959 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~363,919 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
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 AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?
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Does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Rabbit reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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