2009 Volkswagen Rabbit

$2,750
from
7
listings
$3K–$10K
price range
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Low$2,750
High$9,999
From$2,750
Avg Mileage132,143 mi
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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Trims

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$3K–$10K
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Volkswagen Rabbit Safety & Reliability

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 62 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
62
Complaints
6
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
16V9130002016-20-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

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10V6210002010-10-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 62 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes14
02Electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes7
03Steering,electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes6
04Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electronic Stability Control (esc)3
05Air Bags2
62 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Rabbit Fuel Economy

24mpg combined
·
20-21city
·
29-30hwy
·
$2,800/yr

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is rated at 24 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
Rabbit - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Rabbit - Manual 5-spd
24mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit

10States

Washington has the most inventory at 21%, with options spread across 10 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2009.

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit a good car to buy?

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit delivers 24 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, based on 62 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2009 compare to other Volkswagen Rabbit years?

The 2009 sits at a specific point in the Volkswagen Rabbit lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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