2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
WE CAME HOME FROM A 30 MILE TRIP AND PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. WENT IN THE HOUSE AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER HEARD A BIG POP SOUND. I THINK IS WAS A TIRE EXPLODING AND FOUND THE ENTIRE ENGINE ON FIRE. ANOTHER POPPING SOUND OCCURRED AND ANOTHER TIRE BLEW. ON THE DRIVE HOME THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS NOTED ON THE DASH BOARD. WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE CAR THERE WERE NO ODORS OR INDICATION OF A FIRE. MY KEYS WERE IN THE HOUSE AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. OTHER ISSUES THAT MIGHT BE RELATED. THIS PAST WEEK MY CHARGER GOT EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH AND I STOPPED USING IT. I ALSO FELT THE CAR TRY TO START AFTER I TURNED IT OFF. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES PRIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Other 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Fuelpropulsion System
44 complaints
Engine
43 complaints
Air Bags
32 complaints
Electrical System
20 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
17 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint