2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit recalls 2
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONV…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE…
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWN…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit trims & engines on record
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit vehicles on record
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWAA71KX8W143931
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWAB71K48W054286
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWDA71KX8W164078
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWBB71K78W322199
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWBB71K98W324181
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWDB71K38W318188
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K28W248273
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWAB71K88W237805
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWAA71K98W200068
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWAB71K68W054273
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWDB71K58W310674
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K18W282298
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K58W147096
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K68W183248
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K68W342401
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWBB71K08W226415
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K08W302928
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K18W279529
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWDA71K48W207863
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWAA71K58W195208
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWAB71KX8W213697
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K88W216248
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit SWVWBA71K88W006443
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEVWVWBB71K68W192013
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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, power train.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 29 highway).
How much is a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit worth?
Comparable 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit listings run roughly $3,000–$7,800, typically around $5,172 (from 33 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.