2006 Volkswagen Rabbit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rabbit years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit. That ranks 4th out of 4 Rabbit model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 4,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 31% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 15% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | 15,065 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 15% | 85,925 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car is a 2006 and after one of my fuel ups with the wife we smelled gas, thought it was nothing maybe some gas on my had or something. During the week we still got smells of gas off and on, well the smell was so strong that my wife was getting headaches from it. I looked under the car to see for…
While driving noticed that there was a dull pain beginning in my back, looked at the drivers side seat and noticed that seat heater shorted out and left dime sized hole in upholstery as well as discoloring piece of clothing i was wearing. *tr
My wife was driving her 2006 volkswagen rabbit on us 98 preparing to enter i-4 when the vehicle entered limp home mode (epc light & check engine light on) rpms went to over 3000 and vehicle refused to go above 25mph, she was almost killed by the semi that was behind her on us 98 luckily the semi…
On two separate incidents i had my air bags light came on. I brought it to the volkswagen dealer and they fixed the wires under the seat the first time at no charge the second time i was charged $100.00. The problem was the same but on both seats first, was the passengers seat the second time, was…
While idling car after starting, seat warmer was turned on. Drivers side inside back warmer shorted out and caused a grape size burn hole in cloth seat. *tr
Other Volkswagen Rabbit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Rabbit | 62 | 2 |
| 2008 Rabbit | 23 | 2 |
| 2007 Rabbit | 54 | 2 |
| 2006 | 13 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rabbit model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.