2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jetta Sportwagen years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. That ranks 7th out of 7 Jetta Sportwagen model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 136,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 Jetta Sportwagen 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 | 50% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.
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.
1.on 3/23/2017 i physically signed (ink signature) to purchase a used 2008 jetta 2.within a week the 08 jetta broke down on the highway 3.i immediately notified (seller) pleasant valley motors, raleigh, nc (pvm) and told me to tow it to my home and pvm will tow the vehicle with their mechanic & fix…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the rear passenger seat. The independent mechanic reset the air…
Other Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jetta Sportwagen | 34 | 1 |
| 2013 Jetta Sportwagen | 36 | 1 |
| 2012 Jetta Sportwagen | 27 | 1 |
| 2011 Jetta Sportwagen | 33 | 1 |
| 2010 Jetta Sportwagen | 23 | 1 |
| 2009 Jetta Sportwagen | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jetta Sportwagen model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.