2008 Volkswagen GLI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLI years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen GLI. That ranks 3rd out of 3 GLI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 93,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Volkswagen GLI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Volkswagen GLI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Volkswagen GLI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen gli. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator remained illuminated the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 02/15/17*lj
Other Volkswagen GLI years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen GLI?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Volkswagen GLI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Volkswagen GLI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLI model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.