2008 Volkswagen Rabbit vs 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 368 | 405 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 90,778 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Rabbit | Volkswagen Rabbit |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 0 | 39 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 11 |
| Steering | 3 | 10 |
| Power Train | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.