2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
The 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DURING A DE-CARBON SERVICE ON THE VALVES IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAMSHAFT IS GROUND AND SCORED, FUEL PUMP SHAFT IS GROUND DOWN, CAM FOLLOWER HAS A HOLE BORED THROUGH. PER THE TECHNICIAN THE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD HAVE FAILED AT ANY MOMENT. OBD DID NOT RECORD ANY FAULTS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED. CAMSHAFT, FOLLOWER AND FUEL PUMP HAVE TO REPLACED.
Safety Rating for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TT 15 19 01 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Valve spring diagnosis.
TT 200901 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
V201701 2031426 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update Parts Table.
V531502 2040536 — STRUCTURE
Technical Bulletin: Rear Quarter Panel Corrosion issues. This document has the Warranty documentation to inquire about coverage. It also has examples of instances calculating the services performed
V551501 2039446 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Bulletin (Corrosion Hood Edge ): Document discusses diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The document also has example claim forms for repears. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 32 complaints
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 33 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 27 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 16 complaints
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 2 complaints
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (current)
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 5 complaints
- 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 97 complaints
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 151 complaints
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 66 complaints
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 67 complaints
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN CC — 1,356 total complaints