Trim Report

Volkswagen Rabbit S2009

Includes:RABBIT|S
$1,645
Starting From
11
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 11 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,645
Max $9,999
From $1,645
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,750
$3K–$10K
7 listings132,143 avg miles
S
From$1,645
11 listings|$2K–$10K

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S Pricing

Price Trend

Building price history...

Low inventory. Don't miss out.

With just 11 on the market, every new listing matters. Set up alerts and be first in line.

Set up alertsFrom $5/week

Where to Find Volkswagen Rabbit S

Location data for all 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit trims combined

10States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Washington (21%), but the remaining listings are spread across 9 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Rabbit Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit trims

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.

View at NHTSA
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.

View at NHTSA

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
Know the risks. Now track the deals.Start tracking for $5/week

Volkswagen Rabbit Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit trims

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)

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S

How does the S compare to other Volkswagen Rabbit trims?

Every Volkswagen Rabbit trim targets a different buyer. The 2009 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S?

The S shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Rabbit trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for service brakes issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2009 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Rabbit S?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Rabbit S year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Rabbit overview compares all years side by side.

Get Volkswagen Rabbit market updates

We'll email you when prices shift or new data comes in for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.

No spam. We'll only reach out about Volkswagen Rabbit features.