| Issue ID | 816787 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10355801 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | RABBIT |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/01/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. An orlando vw technician told me it also happened in one of their new c model deluxe vw's a month ago. This drop off of power happens almost every time the car is driven. I will advise the orlando sentinel's reporter i have contacted you again. Thank you. Updated 01/18/11. *jb updated 04/13/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE MARY, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVWBA71K38WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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