2008 Volkswagen Rabbit Review

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is a Hatchback 2-dr style car measuring 165.80 in length and 58.20 in height. Made in Germany, 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 17,575 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V and uses 21 - 22 of gasoline in the city and 21 - 22 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Rabbit
Trims Available: 2
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $17,575 USD
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Rabbit 2008 Trims

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-Door S

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 29 HWY

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door S

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • WVWCA71K58W295768
  • WVWDA71K88W201953
  • WVWCA71K18W149481
  • WVWDA71KX8W169488
  • WVWCA71K68W171637
  • WVWDB71KX8W258197
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  • WVWDB71KX8W089234
  • WVWCA71K88W222037
  • WVWDB71K68W245947
  • WVWDB71K18W247914
  • WVWCA71K28W112987
  • WVWCA71K28W121611
  • WVWCA71K38W182885
  • WVWCA71K68W110403
  • WVWCA91K68W320253
  • WVWCB71K28W311695
  • WVWCB71K58W260998
  • WVWCB71K98W295530
  • WVWDA71K08W101507
  • WVWDA71K38W220636
  • WVWDA71K38W254463
  • WVWDA71K48W006920
  • WVWDA71K48W057057
  • WVWDA71K48W140746
  • WVWDA71K48W149351
  • WVWDA71K58W085479
  • WVWDA71K58W244601
  • WVWDA71K78W081496
  • WVWDA71K78W166130
  • WVWDA71K88W089042
  • WVWDA71K88W191182
  • WVWDA71K88W336270
  • WVWDA71K98W138913
  • WVWDA71KX8W083811
  • WVWDA71KX8W151377
  • WVWDA71KX8W201288
  • WVWDB71K08W030631
  • WVWDB71K08W212622
  • WVWDB71K38W095828
  • WVWDB71K48W228015
  • WVWDB71K78W303113
  • WVWDB71K98W006232
  • WVWDB71K98W017716
  • WVWDB71K68W104652
  • WVWDA71K18W119269
  • WVWDB71K08W220235
  • WVWCA71K28W233583
  • WVWDA71K98W147899
  • WVWDA71K08W165952
  • WVWDB71K58W336157
  • WVWDB71K58W324154
  • WVWDA71K68W117579
  • WVWDA71K48W006321
  • WVWDA71K58W009518
  • WVWDB71K18W015930
  • WVWDA71K58W165977
  • WVWCB71K68W182540
  • WVWDB71K08W333134
  • WVWDB71K18W138059
  • WVWDB71K18W277933
  • WVWDA71K08W249169

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 07V442000 started on /Date(1190606400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 10V621000 started on /Date(1291957200000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: 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 CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

FAQ

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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is made in Germany between 1981 to 2009.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is lower than $7,800.

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit can go 304.5 miles in the city and 420.5 on the highways.

Volkswagen All models of 2008

Volkswagen Eos

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen GTI

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Jetta

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen New Beetle

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Passat

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Passat Wagon

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen R32

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Rabbit

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Touareg

$15,600 - $17,575
21 - 22 City / 29 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

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