2009 Volkswagen Rabbit: problems, recalls and reliability

“The key is stuck in the ignition and will not turn to turn the car off and will not come out. The vehicle was parked and turned off prior to this. When the car was turned on, everything seemed fine until I tried to turn the car off. At this point, the key would not turn down to turn off the ignition, and as a result the car could not be turned off. At the time of this happening, the steering wheel was not locked and the car was in park.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2020

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact took the vehicle to crestmont volkswagen (730 nj-23, pompton plains, nj 07444, (973) 839-4000). After updating the software for the ABS, the dealer discovered that the ABS hydraulic pump was not working and would cost $2,500 to repair. The dealer stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 127,000.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Feb 2019

“Tl* the contact owned a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. The contact stated that her husband crashed into a tractor trailer at an unknown speed and only one of the eight air bags deployed. The only air bag that deployed was in the steering wheel. The axles on the tractor trailer fractured and the contact's husband was killed in the crash. A police report was filed. There were no other injuries. The driver of the tractor trailer and the deceased husband were drug tested, but the results were not yet available. The vehicle was totaled and towed. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated at higher speeds. While depressing the brake pedal, an abnormal rattling noise was detected. When it rained, the entire backseat and passenger floor were drenched with water. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,902.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2018

“ABS brake module failed deactivating esc and power steering causing unexpected over steer and under steer, causing momentary loss of control of vehicle. Recall issued and new software flashed to module. Vwoa failed to replace faulty module problem still exists. Failure occurred on a clear dry afternoon in city driving at 45 miles an hour in a curve. Almost put vehicle in ditch.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. The contact took the vehicle to mckenna volkswagen (18303 studebaker road, cerritos ca, 90703, 1-855-995-7761) for NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) in 2017. The vehicle failed the diagnostic module test and the dealer refused to replace the ABS control module as stated in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2017

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. The contact stated that the steering column moved independently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the dealer refused to perform the repair. The contact stated that volkswagen of edmond (14220 broadway extension hwy) diagnosed that before they could perform the remedy, the ABS pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2017