2009 Volkswagen Rabbit brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 44 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I had observed twice that the ABS and brake system lights illuminated under heavy braking. I read the service manual and several VW forums and my understanding was that this was normal under what is called 'emergency break'. I both cases turning the ignition off and on again restored the car to normal. On february 2013 the ABS/ESC system failed and the car crashed against a wall while braking before a turn. Airbags did not deploy. We were two passengers on board: brian foxe and myself.
Took my vehicle in as the ABS, brake, esp/asr lights came on and were beeping. Replaced the rotors, brake pads, etc. When I came back to pick up my vehicle, the vag com had multiple faults still showing, come to find out I need the control panel replaced. Vehicle has less than 59k miles, dozens of folks have reported a similar situation in 2009 VW model cars, ABS system malfunctioning w less than 60k miles
Other problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
- Stability control 25 complaints
Brakes problems in other years
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006