10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
130,992 miles

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problem #2

Dec 232020

Rabbit

  • 123,984 miles
Pulled car up to propane display outside of heb grocery store. Once tanks were exchanged, noticed smoke billowing from engine. Turned care off, got out and noticed fire underneath engine. Store employee got hood open, doused fire. Called wrecker to tow car home. On December 25, 2020 neighbor noticed smoke and burning wire smell coming from hood of car. Opened hood disabled battery.

- Huffman, TX, USA

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problem #1

Nov 142014

Rabbit

  • 138,000 miles
In motion: The transmission is not properly shifting up. There is delay, therefore the car is 'jumping' before the higher level of gear automatically shift. This problem last for about 4 months in motion: The use of fuel is much higher than used to be, even all injectors are properly working. This problem is now about 5 months old. The rear door - its latch broke in November 2014. The door felt on my head. Contacting VW usa - I was told that the repair has to be done by VW dealer.. VW dealer made me a quote of $ 3.5 K which I rejected. Since that time I am carrying in car board of wood and using it for support of open door.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

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