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2009 Volkswagen RABBIT Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	826976
Internal NHTSA #	10365115
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	RABBIT
Model Year	2009
File date	01/10/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2009 vw rabbit. About a year after owning it, i started noticing a moldy smell in the car every time i turned on the air conditioner and/or the heat. I took the car into the dealer and they said there was mold in the air conditioning unit and they would clean it. When i picked it up, i asked what was the problem, and they said i need to turn off the defroster/air conditioner a few minutes before turning off the car so any moisture drains out. In essence, there is no cure, just a fix. I wasn't happy with the response. When i entered my car to leave, it smelled from some perfume they used to mask the mold smell. I am allergic to mold and mildew and have a variety of allergies. I had to leave the car windows open for a week to get rid of that odor. Now that it's fall, the weather is cooler and i'm using the heater. Although i haven't noticed the mold smell yet, i'm noticing headaches and sinus problems since i've been driving with the heater. I've driven american cars for 45 cars and never experienced this problem. I like the car otherwise, but cannot tolerate this problem. Why can't it be fixed permanently? I noticed complaints about the problem going back to at least 2002.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PARMA, OH
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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
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2009 Volkswagen RABBIT Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Volkswagen RABBIT Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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