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.
The worst 2008 Volkswagen Golf problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Volkswagen Golf 446
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- VW Engine oil quality standards
- Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
- Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
What 2008 Volkswagen Golf owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2008 Volkswagen Golf
Is the 2008 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Volkswagen Golf, fewer than a typical Golf model year.
What is the 2008 Volkswagen Golf year score?
The 2008 Volkswagen Golf scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volkswagen Golf: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Volkswagen Golf?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Golf have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Volkswagen Golf have the most fuel system problems?
The Volkswagen Golf model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2017 (56 complaints), 2011 (48 complaints) and 2010 (32 complaints).
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