2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rabbit years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Rabbit model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 19%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 54owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 19% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 15% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 15% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 13% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 9% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9% | 23,550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 7% | 245 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 7% | 10,366 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 7% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 6% | 182,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | 22,451 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 37,573 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 143,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 92,482 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 154,082 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 186,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 34,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Seat belt and air bag also steering
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.
ABSmodule is defective, Known problem for this car and volkswagon will not repair under warranty. after 2007 model year they will cove repair
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…
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…
Other Volkswagen Rabbit years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Rabbit | 62 | 2 |
| 2008 Rabbit | 23 | 2 |
| 2007 | 54 | 2 |
| 2006 Rabbit | 13 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.