Four problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit based on all problems reported for the 2007 Rabbit.
Absmodule is defective, known problem for this car and volkswagon will not repair under warranty. After 2007 model year they will cove repair.
Upon approaching a red light brakes were applied but did not slow the vehicle. Rather than stopping the pedal depressed to the floor with resistance but never slowed the vehicle resulting in a rear end collision.
Abs control module - approximately $2,000 to replace vw has already recalled the abs control module for '08 and up cars. . . I happen to have an '07 with the same module that is not covered by the recall.
While driving and attempting to stop the brakes become very stiff and push up against your foot similar to what traction control does but the more you press on th brake peddle the harder it becomes to stop. This is intermittent but alarming enough that the car is not being used.