1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
117,500 miles

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problem #2

Mar 032021

Rabbit

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speed odometer went to zero and the vehicle failed to accelerate forward. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired nor diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Orion, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 032018

Rabbit

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability. In addition, the anti-lock brake system, electronic stability control, and steering wheel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fairfield Volkswagen, 96065 dixie highway, fairfield, oh 45014) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to joseph Volkswagen of cincinnati (3813 montgomery road, cincinnati, oh 45212) where it was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) on May 17, 2018. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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