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2008 Volkswagen RABBIT Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1624414
Internal NHTSA #	11287388
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	RABBIT
Model Year	2008
File date	14/11/14
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	In motion: the transmission is not properly shifting up. There is delay, therefore the car is 'jumping' before the higher level of gear automatically shift. This problem last for about 4 months in motion: the use of fuel is much higher than used to be, even all injectors are properly working. This problem is now about 5 months old. The rear door - its latch broke in november 2014. The door felt on my head. Contacting vw usa - i was told that the repair has to be done by vw dealer.. Vw dealer made me a quote of $ 3. 5 k which i rejected. Since that time i am carrying in car board of wood and using it for support of open door.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	138000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FALLBROOK, CA
VIN pattern	WVWBA71K88WXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Volkswagen RABBIT Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Volkswagen RABBIT Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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