2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passat Wagon years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. That ranks 4th out of 9 Passat Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 115,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 50% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
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.
2008 volkswagen passat wagon timing chain broke while driving on interstate causing engine failure, 160k miles. Very scary!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat wagon. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the…
While in motion there is a sudden loss of power on city streets or on the highway turning and while accelerating
We received a safety recall for the fuel pump in august 2017 (safety risk descrpition loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.) and it still has no fix. This is very worrying as it could lead to serious injury…
Summary on certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which…
Other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
← 2007 Passat Wagon · 2009 Passat Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Passat Wagon | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Passat Wagon | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 Passat Wagon | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Passat Wagon | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Passat Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Passat Wagon | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Passat Wagon | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passat Wagon model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.