2006 Volkswagen Rabbit Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,925miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,925 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving noticed that there was a dull pain beginning in my back, looked at the drivers side seat and noticed that seat heater shorted out and left dime sized hole in upholstery as well as discoloring piece of clothing I was wearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10502422, filed 2013-03, 56,000 miles“While idling car after starting, seat warmer was turned on. Drivers side inside back warmer shorted out and caused a grape size burn hole in cloth seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10438514, filed 2011-12, 115,850 milesSeats: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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