2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
The 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON, potentially affecting up to 644,628 vehicles.
Recall 17V509000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 280,915 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V148000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 363,713 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PACIFIC VOLKSWAGEN, 14900 HINDRY AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNTIL THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 180395286. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
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 FOR MY FAMILY. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS MY FUEL PUMP IS HOT UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT.
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 COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. RECALL STATUS RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE REMEDY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE AND RELOCATE IT WITHIN THE VEHICLE. SAFETY RISK DESCRPITION A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 20AE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 17V509
Safety Rating for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V171901201285555 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V001713203384615 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
V1719012012855_3 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
New ODIS Service — AIR BAGS
New ODIS Service Application
V551609-2039197 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
To update Claim process statement.
V511602-2039000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
51 16 02 June 7, 2016 2039000 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V511403 dated December 16, 2014 to update Claim Processing statement. Corrosion on the Roof in the Area of the Roof Rails Corrosion on the roof (in the contact area of roof rail/roof rail base)
V581503 2039212 — STRUCTURE
Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area): Because of incomplete bonding of the trim strip water can get between trim strip and door. Because of water ingress, corrosion is possible in the area of the guide holes. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service...
TB191301 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
TT961402 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate...
V0113372012810 — STRUCTURE
Update Programming, ECM, TCM Software Update and Valve Body Replacement for Harsh Up - Down Shift from Transmission when Cold.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 9 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 14 complaints
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON (current)
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 8 complaints
- 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 14 complaints
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