2008 Volkswagen Passat problems and complaints
Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (47), Engine (44), Air Bags (32).
Key takeaways
- 174 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 47 | 27% |
| Engine | 44 | 25% |
| Air Bags | 32 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 20 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 20 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 8% |
| Steering | 12 | 7% |
| Power Train | 12 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-07-04
My car stalled on me while I was driving and would not start. I was told I need a new feul pump module. I took it to the dealership to get it replace and the feul pump but the car will not start.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2025-05-16
The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while her husband was reversing out of the garage, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the insurance company later...
Unknown Or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-08-30
My son bought this used car. The STOP ENGINE light came on, got an oil change but the light did not go away. Were told that the oil pressure might be the issue so took it to the mechanic. We were told it was most likely the oil pressure switch. There were multiple codes(cones) and were cleared. The switch was replaced ...
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More for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.