10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 66,786 miles
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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 the ABS module (a known issue) so either I park the car permanently or cough up a ridiculous amount of money to fix a known issue. I have driven the car at lower speeds and several times was forced to rely on the E-brake because the brake pedal would not operate. It is seriously dangerous to have on the road due to an issue that Volkswagen been aware of for a long period of time.
- Milford, NH, USA
In December of 2014 while travelling at a high rate of speed. The clutch master cylinder completely failed. Leaving no way to engage or use it at all. Took it to the shop where it was 600 bucks for a new one the plastic pin inside had completely broke in half. In may of 2015 the transmission would not shift into gear while at a high rate of speed, it goes in and out and the mechanic said there is something broke inside a sealed transmission, making it very unsafe to drive. It is scary when it goes from working to not working in a split second.I have owned this vehicle since it was new.
- Kelso, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. While driving 70 mph, the contact stated the steering failed which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a concussion. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to send pictures of the crash. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages was 107,000.
- Wallingford, CT, USA
- Elgin, IL, USA