2008 Volkswagen Passat: check engine light

Filed Aug 30, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

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 but the engine light's still on & the STOP ENGINE comes on but goes off. It appears it is a gas pump issue that it might be manufacture fault. Is there a recall for this issue on this 2008 Passat? It's my [XXX] 's first car, he saved & bought it but it's dangerous...he got it diagnosed & was told it's a $5,000 job. If it's an oil/gas pump manufacturer issue, is Volkswagen responsible? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving, the steering became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the RPM increased rapidly and the engine revved without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle without a failure. The contact then stated that a week later while driving the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Engine, Steering · CA

When I turn on AC the car loses power and the batter icon and check engine light comes on and the steering wheel locks up. After I turned off AC and attempted to restart car after a few trys it started back up and the check engine light went off.. This had never happened before

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 157,000 miles · OK

I bought the car around mid-september 2019. I've been driving it since and just recently, I'd say december 9th, 2019 to be exact, got a letter in the mail saying my vehicle had a recall for the airbag. I went online to the car brands website and looked up my exact car to verify. Upon doing this, I discovered it had a second recall for the fuel pump. I took the car in for the free repairs, only to be told that they can't fix the fuel fump issue as my check engine light is on. From what I've been told by a mechanic I went to, the light is on due to a leak in my vacuum pump. He said it'd cost about $600 for part and labor, but that this fix isn't extremely important and that my car should run well enough without this fix. Me being broke, I didn't get it fixed. Well, now that I'm here to get my recall parts fixed, I'm being told I can't get one of them fixed, and I'd have to pay around $124 for a diagnosis of why the check engine light is on, or pay the estimated cost to fix what's casuing it (which I'd only know if I allowed the diagnosis). So no matter what, I'd have to pay money, or just not get my fuel pump, which was recalled, fixed. Is this something they can do? Seems unlikely they'd have to clear the light to fix the fuel pump...

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 165,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic auto shop and it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 18v148000 (air bags). The contact called ganley westside volkswagen at (440) 734-2000 (located at 25580 lorain rd, north olmsted, oh 44070) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while being driven approximately 50 MPH. Also, the check engine warning 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 dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was guaranteed compensation, but only if the mechanic used volkswagen manufactured parts. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the oil pressure and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to findlay north volkswagen (7500 w azure dr, las vegas, nv 89130, (702) 982-4800) where the oil was changed; however, the failure recurred and the vehicle stalled. The check engine and oil pressure indicators illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to findlay north volkswagen where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). 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 manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 116,517 miles · MN

The check engine light came on and the engine started running rough. The high pressure fuel sensor failed ruining the camshaft and associated parts. The dealer said there is metal in the oil. Engine needs to be replaced. This is consistent with recall for 2007 vw 2.0t engines but no recall on 2008s.

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Driver assistance · 133,000 miles · FL

My car won't start but check engine light is on. I need my car fixed. It shows there is a recall for this on my vehicle. It says remedy not yet found. What does that mean? I'm not going to responsible for fixing this. This light came on while driving on the highway. Once I stopped the car it wouldn't restart

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 157,000 miles · TX

My 2008 volkswagen passat has cut off while driving. There is no warning light, it simply turns off and flashes the battery signal and turns off. The other times no other light is present. Due to this issue, changed out fuel pump,crank position sensor, engine harness, spark plugs, o2 sensor, and oil change. Issue still persists. I almost got hit by a semi truck when it cut off. There is no check engine light present at all. The battery is good. It's as if I'm driving and the fuel cuts off. I already changed the fuel pump and engine harness, don't know what else could cause this. Big safety issue as car gives no warning and just turns off while on highway or when coming to a stop sign while the car is in motion.

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Engine · 117,000 miles · OH

I was driving on the highway and noticed a loss of power with the engine light on. When I completed the trip, I found that the camshaft follower had worn all the way through, leaving metal fragments inside the engine. The camshaft had worn away at the high pressure fuel pump, with damage occurring to both parts. What was addressed in technical bulletin 2015153 happened to my car as well. The issue is that vw denied to help because my car was a 2008 model year, with a production date in january of 2008. The recall and warranty extension applied to model year 2006-2007, but because the same exact failure happened on my car it should be covered also.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NY

Check engine light appeared while driving and I brought to service station where I was informed that the timing chain had failed due to the tensioner. After researching on the internet I found that this is a safety issue that vw has known about since the early 2000's.