| Issue ID | 720057 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10265350 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | RABBIT |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/06/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The engine loss power not only when you stop but when running too. It happens in a intermitent time. If you need more power in a specific time and push for more gasoline the engine goes down for a period of 4 to 6 seconds. It has a noise in the rear like when the exhaust pipe are loose. All this issues had been reported at the service department at euroclass volkswagen dealer in puerto rico and they dont finf anithing. Regarding the noise in the rear they changed a few parts of the suspension and sock adsorvers but the noise is there. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BAYAMON, PR |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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