Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IN MOTION: THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PROPERLY SHIFTING UP. THERE IS DELAY, THEREFORE THE CAR IS 'JUMPI... |
| Nov 26, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | I TRIED TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND HAD VERY SLOW ACCELERATION. I SWITCHED TO M... |
| Jul 15, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING IN SECOND GEAR, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED LEAVING DUAL SKID MARKS ON PAVEMENT. THE... |
| Mar 29, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR ON OCASSIONS, NO RESPONSE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FRON STO... |
| Jun 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | THE ENGINE LOSS POWER NOT ONLY WHEN YOU STOP BUT WHEN RUNNING TOO. IT HAPPENS IN A INTERMITENT TIME... |