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Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Power Train Clutch Assembly

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Power Train Clutch Assembly Review #10293909

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . my car is a 2009 vw rabbit at the time of the incident it had about 10,000 miles. i was in gridlock traffic on 1-84 on july 3rd, 2009. as i was waiting in traffic, i noticed a burning smell and that when i engaged the clutch the rpm's would rev but it took the car a bit of time to move. i called the dealership to set an appointment but they were dismissive about the whole incident. then on 8/30/09 on a trip from schoon lake ny to bethel, ct the clutch failed. at the beginning of my trip from schroon lake, ny to bethel, ct, i noticed that when i depressed the clutch it would stay pressed to the floor and would not change gears. this was the only occurrence so i assumed it was safe to continue traveling. midway through my trip as i was on the taconic state parkway the clutch pedal when pressed stayed depressed and would not come back up and the car would not go into gear at all. i had to make an emergency stop on the side of the road and wait for assistance because the car was no longer drivable. i had the car towed to the dealership who then insisted that it was driver abuse and not faulty parts. i did extensive research online and found other vw drivers who experienced the same issues with their cars and who the dealership would not rectify the situation. what the problem seems to be is the dual mass flywheel has a tendency to overheat affecting the pressure plates and the master and slave cylinder which can make it appear to be driver abuse when in fact it is not. i have driven two toyota tercels(1991 and 1997) both manuals prior to this car for a total of 15 years and both fitted with hydraulic clutches and never had a problem. in fact both clutches lasted over 100,000 miles. after many discussions with the dealership who refused to cover the part under warranty, i contacted my insurance and the part was covered under my mechanical breakdown insurance. the dealership replaced the dual mass flywheel and the clutch disc and i currently have the replaced parts. *tr.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWAB71K69W. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in BETHEL, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10318851

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen rabbit. he stated that the vehicle was equipped with a knock sensor and it would limit the engine rpms and it would not allow the vehicle to down shift. he confirmed when activated, the amount of fuel passing through the fuel lines would be limited and when passing another vehicle, his vehicle would not accelerate. the manufacturer advised the dealer to retorque the knock sensor under an unknown manufacturers service bulletin. the vehicle was released to the owner, however the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time who stated that they would replace the knock sensor under the manufacturers warranty. the contact was awaiting repairs, to date. the failure and current mileages were under 5,600. updated 04/20/10. *lj updated 09/21/10*jb.Mileage was 5600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWAA71K99W. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in ROCKFORD, IL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: LOU BACHRODE . DEALER'S CITY: ROCKFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 61108 .

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10365115

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . i own a 2009 vw rabbit. about a year after owning it, i started noticing a moldy smell in the car every time i turned on the air conditioner and/or the heat. i took the car into the dealer and they said there was mold in the air conditioning unit and they would clean it. when i picked it up, i asked what was the problem, and they said i need to turn off the defroster/air conditioner a few minutes before turning off the car so any moisture drains out. in essence, there is no cure, just a fix. i wasn't happy with the response. when i entered my car to leave, it smelled from some perfume they used to mask the mold smell. i am allergic to mold and mildew and have a variety of allergies. i had to leave the car windows open for a week to get rid of that odor. now that it's fall, the weather is cooler and i'm using the heater. although i haven't noticed the mold smell yet, i'm noticing headaches and sinus problems since i've been driving with the heater. i've driven american cars for 45 cars and never experienced this problem. i like the car otherwise, but cannot tolerate this problem. why can't it be fixed permanently? i noticed complaints about the problem going back to at least 2002. *tr.Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in PARMA, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Review #10365115

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . i own a 2009 vw rabbit. about a year after owning it, i started noticing a moldy smell in the car every time i turned on the air conditioner and/or the heat. i took the car into the dealer and they said there was mold in the air conditioning unit and they would clean it. when i picked it up, i asked what was the problem, and they said i need to turn off the defroster/air conditioner a few minutes before turning off the car so any moisture drains out. in essence, there is no cure, just a fix. i wasn't happy with the response. when i entered my car to leave, it smelled from some perfume they used to mask the mold smell. i am allergic to mold and mildew and have a variety of allergies. i had to leave the car windows open for a week to get rid of that odor. now that it's fall, the weather is cooler and i'm using the heater. although i haven't noticed the mold smell yet, i'm noticing headaches and sinus problems since i've been driving with the heater. i've driven american cars for 45 cars and never experienced this problem. i like the car otherwise, but cannot tolerate this problem. why can't it be fixed permanently? i noticed complaints about the problem going back to at least 2002. *tr.Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in PARMA, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10369192

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . i want to inform you, that there may be a defect in the first generation tpms valve adapters used in the 2009 vw rabbit, and other similar vehicles. in cold weather, part of these valves can become brittle and snap. this is due to the fact that the aluminum used in these valve stems corrodes over a short period of time, causing the valve itself to weaken. over time, this has the potential to cause a situation that may eventually cause all the air to escape the tire suddenly - something this system is designed to prevent. in addition to cold weather, in the northeastern united states, where sand/salt are heavily used to de-ice the roads, this may speed up the corrosion of the valve. i cannot in good conscience, and for my own safety, install these same potentially faulty valves at $60/ea back on the tire. i fixed the problem, by installing a regular valve stem in it's place for $5 including labor, which solved the issue. i had this done on all four tires, removing the faulty valve stems completely, and replacing them with standard stems that will not corrode, and break. the valve failed completely when the tpms light came on in my vehicle, and i went to check one of the tires to make sure it was full with air. when removing the air gauge, the valve snapped, causing all the air to rush out of the tire. the cost of replacing these valves is prohibitive. they cost $60 each, and you need to replace all four valves at once - due to tire rotations, you would never be able to tell which tire had the new valve if you replaced only one. that's $250 each time to replace the valves, which presents a unreasonable, and unnecessary burden to the average working person. *tr.Mileage was 11000 miles. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Air Bags Side/window

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Air Bags Side/window Review #10458394

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 26, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . 2009 volkswagen rabbit. consumer writes in regards to side airbags not deploying during crash *tgw the consumer stated her son was hit by a pick-up making a left turn out of a parking lot into oncoming traffic. the consumer stated her son was involuntary forced from the north bound lane into the center turn lane with the driver's nose of the car slightly over the yellow dotted line into oncoming traffic. the damage was located at the front passenger side tire/door. the vehicle had to be towed because the rim was bent. *jb .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Service Brakes

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Service Brakes Review #10609573

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . the abs, brake, and stability control warning lamps came on during a scary event on the expressway. i hit the brake pedal hard and quickly turned the steering wheel in order to avoid hitting a car that swerved across two lanes and cut in front of me. the abs and stability control systems failed, but the hydraulic brake system worked like a car without electronic controls, so i was able to control the car while braking and steering near the traction limit. the problem is that the lamps stayed on until i turned off the engine. there was no abs or stability control system while the lights were on. i cycled the key to test the lamps. the lamps functioned correctly during the bulb test and turned off after a few seconds. on the first repair attempt, the wheel hubs, bearings, and wheel speed sensor rotors/exciter rings/tone rings were inspected. any road debris, dust, dirt, and magnetic particles were removed. there was no looseness, end play, or runout. the wheel speed sensors were removed, cleaned, and installed, but the symptom returned during another scary event. on the second repair attempt, the abs control module (electronic black box component, not hydraulic control component) had a software failure per vw tech support analyzing the failure conditions, visual indicators (warning lamps), audio indicators (warning tones), and scan tool codes. the abs control module was replaced..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDA71K29W. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in WARREN, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Electronic Stability Control

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Electronic Stability Control Review #10609573

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . the abs, brake, and stability control warning lamps came on during a scary event on the expressway. i hit the brake pedal hard and quickly turned the steering wheel in order to avoid hitting a car that swerved across two lanes and cut in front of me. the abs and stability control systems failed, but the hydraulic brake system worked like a car without electronic controls, so i was able to control the car while braking and steering near the traction limit. the problem is that the lamps stayed on until i turned off the engine. there was no abs or stability control system while the lights were on. i cycled the key to test the lamps. the lamps functioned correctly during the bulb test and turned off after a few seconds. on the first repair attempt, the wheel hubs, bearings, and wheel speed sensor rotors/exciter rings/tone rings were inspected. any road debris, dust, dirt, and magnetic particles were removed. there was no looseness, end play, or runout. the wheel speed sensors were removed, cleaned, and installed, but the symptom returned during another scary event. on the second repair attempt, the abs control module (electronic black box component, not hydraulic control component) had a software failure per vw tech support analyzing the failure conditions, visual indicators (warning lamps), audio indicators (warning tones), and scan tool codes. the abs control module was replaced..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDA71K29W. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in WARREN, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Unknown Or Other Review #10650561

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 27, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . last month the passenger side back rear door stopped locking, even after pressing the lock button. we took it to the shop and paid $400+ to have it fixed. a month later, the driver side rear door decides to stop locking. one door is understandable, but the fact that both doors stopped locking within two months of each other is pretty suspicious. sounds like a solid case of negligence on volkswagens part. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79000 miles. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in VALLEY GLENN, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Service Brakes

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Service Brakes Review #10669510

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . in snowy conditions the abs fails and completely shuts down until i restart the car. seems to be dangerous, especially driving in snowy/icy conditions. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in ROCHESTER HILLS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Electronic Stability Control

Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Electronic Stability Control Review #10669510

VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 2009, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . in snowy conditions the abs fails and completely shuts down until i restart the car. seems to be dangerous, especially driving in snowy/icy conditions. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 problem was reported in ROCHESTER HILLS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

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