2008 volkswagen passat wagon timing chain broke while driving on interstate causing engine failure, 160k miles. Very scary!!!!!!
The worst 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system4
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system4
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑078.
Recall number 18V148000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Recall number 17V509000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 387
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
- Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
- 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.
What 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat wagon. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (pacific volkswagen, 14900 hindry ave, hawthorne, ca 90250) and was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired until the part was available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number: 180395286. The manufacturer confirmed that the part was not available. The failure mileage was 71,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
While in motion there is a sudden loss of power on city streets or on the highway turning and while accelerating
We received a safety recall for the fuel pump in august 2017 (safety risk descrpition loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.) and it still has no fix. This is very worrying as it could lead to serious injury for my family. Sometimes it seems my fuel pump is hot under the rear passenger seat.
Summary on certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Recall status recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available remedy replace the fuel pump control module and relocate it within the vehicle. Safety risk descrpition a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Manufacturer recall number 20ae the federal safety agency recall number 17v509
Car stalling while driving same issue has happened twice within two months
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Questions about the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Is the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, close to a typical Passat Wagon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V509000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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