2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,822miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,822 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Frequent near stalls of my 2007 Rabbit 2.5 automatic. This is my 2nd report to you and advised by the orlando sentinel reporter . The car's RPM drops about 1000 RPM on normal acceleration for about 4-6 seconds, never shutting off but just sitting there. This has occurred since taking the lease car in 08, but the dealership refuses to acknowledge the defect. Numerous similar complaints have been filed with edmunds and no action has been taken. This is a very dangerous condition if turning in front of an oncoming line of traffic, and I want it fixed, but also acknowledged by vw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10355801, filed 2010-09, 100 miles“The vehicle was brand new, less than a day old from the dealership, with only 240 miles on it. The vehicle was driven to dinner, and after dinner it would not start, there was a strong fuel smell. Looked under the car and noticed a significant fuel leak. Manufacture sent a tow truck. The local dealership said it was a fuel line that had been improperly installed at the factory. They re-attached it.”
NHTSA complaint #10176621, filed 2006-12, 245 miles“After getting off from work in new jersey the car suddenly stopped running. Battery light and check engine light was on. Battery was fine because radio, air conditioner, and other features were running. Fuel pump had to be replaced before mileage reached 9,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10190320, filed 2007-05Related recalls
- 10V621000Dec 10, 2010Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009…Covers: Volkswagen Rabbit 2007–2009, Jetta 2006–2010, Beetle 2006–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10176770Jun 15, 2020Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- 10121124Feb 5, 2016Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
- 10121123Feb 5, 2016Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- 10121246Jan 20, 2015Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
- 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology