2008 Volkswagen Passat: won't start

Filed Jul 4, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA

My car stalled on me while I was driving and would not start. I was told I need a new feul pump module. I took it to the dealership to get it replace and the feul pump but the car will not start.

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · CA

Hello the federal safety agency I have a 2008 volkswagen passat that was recalled about an airbag this to me was unsafe I tried to get it fixed a soon as possible,getting to the volkswagen dealership I leave my passat to them to fix it like the letter I received in the mail said I would pay anything out of pocket, I get my car in less than an our supposedly fixed my air bag but bit only did they change my air bag but they tampered with a few other things one of them being the fuel pump control moduel because according to them the cars parts where all recalled,now I'm getting to my complain I took my car in in good condition now my car turns off at random time being in the street or in the freeway driving when I fill it up with gas I have to strip on my engine for it to turn on or it won't start,also the car keeps marking tire pressure every day I used this car before I took it into volkswagen , my car was not like this I gave them a call to make an appointment but I don't really trust the people who I believe messed up my vehicle it is in the bakc now sitting u can contact me at (xxxx) my name is (xxxx) thansk you for your time parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

Recall for the following: no part is available to fix this as of yet. The vehicle is 10 years old. I want to sell it. 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.

Filed Mar 20, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 86,900 miles · FL

Aug 16,2017 manufacturer recall number20ae the federal safety agency recall number17v509 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available 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. Battery was dead after only two years had to have it towed off highway tires plus said code fuel pump and transmission module open recall !

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 131,000 miles · TX

I'm concerned that 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. In addition, the airbag recall is a great concern. I'm also concerned for any other recalls associated with my volkswagen. Now that takata has settled the lawsuit, I hope my concerned can be resolved expeditiously.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · KS

Many times the car won't start. After many tries, it may start, but I have been left in very cold and unsafe places without the ability to start the car. I feel like this is an ongoing issue for these cars and vw should offer an inexpensive or free fix for this.

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 Sep 25, 2015 · Engine · 84,578 miles · NC

This "certified pre-owned" vehicle has consistently performed dangerously and unreliably since it was purchased. The car would not start on so many occasions that we lost count. When the car would start, it would cut off without warning in the middle of driving it down the road, coming off of exit ramps, and on busy highways, not even giving the driver an opportunity to pull over. The engine would rev at unexpected times, causing the car to want to move forward even when the brake was being depressed. The car would want to move forward at stop lights, in traffic, and in parking garages. The engine would also run loudly and at a very high RPM any time the air conditioner was on. These concerns were reported to the dealer on numerous occasions. We have emails from the service manager saying that there is nothing wrong with the car. It would cut off and require towing the same day it was both dropped off and picked up from the dealership for this very reason. The vehicle is now parked at the service department of the dealership because it is completely undriveable. We have reached out to volkswagen group of america. Their solution is to allow the car to get repossessed, and they will gladly sell us another vehicle. This is out of the question. Payments continue to be made on the car.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 65,000 miles · NY

While traveling at approximately 50 miles per hour on state highway car suddenly lost all power. Steering became difficult but was able to pull off to side of road and coast into parking lot. Car would not start for 24 hours to move to repair shop. After difficulty diagnosing due to loss of all power, it was determined that the power supply relay was apparently bad. Could find no recall or extended warranty for this issue. Should not happen on a car with so few miles which has been well maintained. Very dangerous and scary issue! Was very lucky to be able to pull over in time to avoid traffic.

Filed Jul 19, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 92,000 miles · OH

The car was parked and would not start even after a check of the battery. The car had no power whatsoever and could not be placed into neutral to tow-the electronic emergency brake was also locked.the vehicle sat two nights in a shopping center parking lot before a towing company could figure something out. The tow was $106.00 to the vw dealership.the dealer wanted $107 labor charge for each problem. I already looking at a $214.00 bill for the starting issue and brake.I told the technician if the car starts the brake should release according the operators manual-its electronic.how this happened is a complete mystery as there had never been even the slightest indication.I have seen many, many reports of this same issue with this car on the internet as I did some research after this happened. I received a call from the dealership- the steering wheel module was $565 since the dealership had to move the car and try and get it started , ,,which seems ridiculous to me given that the car only has 90,000 miles. I tried to get some help from vw customer care given that this seems like a design flaw...it really is upsetting to have to pay so much for a car so lightly used with only making 3 monthly vehicle payments and. Vw was completely unwilling to work with me in any way. German engineering = german junk!

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · FL

The car was parked and would not start even after a check of the battery. The car had no power whatsoever and could not be placed into neutral to tow. After 4 days in the shop, it was determined that the entire anti-theft system had burned out and fried the ignition as well. How this happened is a complete mystery as there had never been even the slightest indication that something was wrong before this incident.the entire steering column had to be pulled out of the vehicle and the module had to be replaced. I have seen many, many reports of this same issue with this car on the internet as I did some research after this happened. The price to repair the car was $895.00,,,which seems ridiculous to me given that the car only has 45k miles. I tried to get some help from vw customer care given that this seems like a design flaw...it really is upsetting to have to pay so much for a car so lightly used...and could it just happen again? Vw was completely unwilling to work with me in any way.

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 39,249 miles · MD

Owned the car for 9 months, and have had documented problems for 8 months including a complete failure that required towing. The primary problems are: 1. Steering column warning light on - the comfort module and steering electronics were replaced 7 weeks after purchasing the car 2. Ongoing intermittent problems starting the car. The car died on 6/15/10, was towed, and the ignition coil was replaced. Current: car did not start on first attempt on 7/4/10, which is less than 3 weeks later! 3. Car burns excessive oil. Need to add oil between scheduled oil changes. In april 2010, oil pressure light came on. Dealer added 2 qts of oil and tank was still not full. Still had 1,000 miles to go before next scheduled oil change. Have had oil added on two other occasions between oil changes. 4. Car is sluggish, especially when going up hills. No response or resolution for this, but the car has a turbo engine note: this car has only been serviced by vw dealerships.