Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Stuck In Gear problems |
In motion: the transmission is not properly shifting up. There is delay, therefore the car is 'jumping' before the higher level of gear automatically shift. This problem last for about 4 months in motion: the use of fuel is much higher than used to be, even all injectors are properly working. Read details...
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. Read details...
I tried to enter the highway across oncoming traffic and had very slow acceleration. I switched to manual shift mode and the transmission was stuck in 5th gear and would not downshift. Once I started I couldn't stop and was barely able to make it across the lanes. Read details...