CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (55 reports).
2008 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules
Volkswagen is recalling certain Jetta, Beetle and related models because modifications made while the vehicles were held for internal evaluation may cause them to not fully comply with applicable federal safety requirements.
Most common 2008 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Problem areas named in the 188 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 55 |
| Electrical System | 43 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 10 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
What owners report
Ignition key is stuck in the vehicle with the ignition on will not come out
Sometimes I feel as if my car is possessed I own a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta and sometimes the passenger headlight works sometimes it doesn't I've replaced the bulbs doesn't matter. My sunroof All of a sudden stopped working. My turn signals on the right side don't work when the headlight is not on. I have no sound from my stereo cuz my speakers automatically went out. It has a lot of electrical issues not sure why.
The ignition switch gets stuck sometimes and I can't crank my car nor turn it off I'm just dating that because that's what's going on on my end. Therefore, I've had times where I can't crank my car or I can't turn it off when I need to. So you may tell me if there was a recall on ignition switch or whatever
The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 253,000.
Airbag warning light is on.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta questions
Does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta: Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft; Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (55), Electrical System (43), Air Bags (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.