Volkswagen RABBIT brakes problems
64 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
160 owner complaints analyzed
20 distinct recall campaigns
72,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1975 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 127 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
64 of 160 complaints match this topic (40.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 974831 · 1995-11-08 (November 8, 1995)
MATERIAL THAT CONNECTS LINKAGE TO GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL CAN DETERIORATE WHICH CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10246759 · 2008-10-26 (October 26, 2008)
2006 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT. HIGH MOUNT CENTER THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IS INACCESSIBLE. BULB IS BLOWN OUT AND I CANNOT ACCESS TO REPAIR IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10210961 · 2007-12-05 (December 5, 2007)
EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR AT 6K MILES ON MY CAR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING OF PARKING BRAKE AT FACTORY, THUS CAUSING PADS TO STICK AND WEAR OUT WAY TOO EARLY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10210961 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212350 · 2007-12-19 (December 19, 2007)
I HAVE A 2007 VW RABBIT, PURCHASED AUGUST 13, 2007. MANUFACTURED 05/2007 MY BRAKES APPEARED TO BE SQUEALING UNDER LIGHT DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING LOW SPEED BRAKING SITUATIONS. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER NEAREST ME. WHEN ALLEGED REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE WAS COMPLETED THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT REMAINING PAD LIFE AVERAGED 80% FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. HOWEVER UPON COMPLETION OF WORK VEHICLE SQUEALED LOUDER THAN WHEN VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF FOR SERVICE. WHEN I INQUIRED AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE SQUEALS ORIGIN, THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED …
Owner-reported narrative. 10,366 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10213322 · 2007-12-31 (December 31, 2007)
REAR BRAKE PADS WORN QUICKER THAN NORMAL, AT 12,000 MILES THEY STARTED WEARING DOWN AND THE METALLIC SOUND STARTED TO OCCUR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10213322 at NHTSA ↗