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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Jetta Sportwagen model year.

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Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
272
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
24mpg

The worst 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 272

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 272 bulletins for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.5L 5‑cylFWD212924

What 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 16, 2019 · NC

1.on 3/23/2017 I physically signed (ink signature) to purchase a used 2008 jetta 2.within a week the 08 jetta broke down on the highway 3.I immediately notified (seller) pleasant valley motors, raleigh, nc (pvm) and told me to tow it to my home and pvm will tow the vehicle with their mechanic & fix the problem. 4.while vehicle sat for a week, I had a mobile co. Conduct a diagnostic. Results:rear brakes on driver-side were metal to metal and needed to be replaced,also clutch was not functioning, slve cylinder needed to be replaced, also nut that holds shifter mechanism down was broken and someone tried to weld it back and would need transmission to repair it. 5.on 3/31/2017 the 08 jetta was finally picked up by pleasant valley motors 6.in the interim, I had to rent vehicles to go to work etc. 7.pvm, offered a vehicle in which they came unannounced to took the loaner due to them closing down abruptly. 8. On may 12, 2017, with my 08 jetta in their possession stated they were closing and I will need to pay their unknown mechanic the repairs. 9. I requested for pvm to furnish a mechanical vehicle report, location and status on the vehicle. I received nothing but back and forth confirmation from unknown reps upon pvm closing. 10. Please note: I received harassing phone calls from "al" a sales agent with pvm that was never licensed to sell in north carolina. 11. Since may 12, 2017, pvm and their mechanic was never seen and my vehicle I never had in my possession to date. 12. I informed credit acceptance about this entire ordeal and credit acceptance the lender stated they conducted an investigation on-site after pvm closed and they did not confirm nor provided me details results of their investigation such as date, time, agent who investigated this auto fraud etc. 13. In return, to date have accumulated bad credit reporting from credit acceptance, no vehicle in possession.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the rear passenger seat. The independent mechanic reset the air bag warning indicator; however, the indicator continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the illumination was due to an air bag failure located at the driver's seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.

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Questions about the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, fewer than a typical Jetta Sportwagen model year.

What is the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen year score?

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 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 Jetta Sportwagen?

Airbags, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen get?

Official estimates for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 5-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 29 highway.

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