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Common Problems with 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 2008 Volkswagen Passat had 207 complaints, and 20% of issues had something to do with ENGINE problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of ENGINE. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE 41 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 41 AIR BAGS 31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 STEERING 10 POWER TRAIN 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 VISIBILITY 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 SEAT BELTS 2 SEATS 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2008 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 Volkswagen Passat February 6, 2010 Victims: 1

2008 vw passat wagon. this car while parked, running and occupied, in a garage had a fire whose point of origin was the area of the driver's seat. t...

AIR BAGS
2008 Volkswagen Passat April 25, 2018 Victims: 1 Mileage: 117000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 volkswagen passat. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. th...

SERVICE BRAKES
2008 Volkswagen Passat December 9, 2009

2008 vw passat. purchased brand new from mcdonald automotive littleton co transmission slipping 2009 brakes / rotors. 2010 sunroof / would not c...