Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has 6 recalls, 189 complaints.
6
Recalls
189
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
19V679000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 an...
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
10V621000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2...
09V164000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT CO...
07V442000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQU...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The ignition switch gets stuck sometimes and I can't crank my car nor turn it off I'm just dating th... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Airbag warning light is on. |
| Apr 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Sometimes I feel as if my car is possessed I own a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta and sometimes the passenger... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Passenger airbag is always off. I saw reports on youtube wiring connectors under the seat are the re... |
| Dec 8, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| May 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle start... |
| Feb 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | car go into a safe mode take to dealer they said car is no reparable because the part they need is... |
| Dec 13, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated the front driver’s side seat heaters wo... |
| Jun 20, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car was placed in park but key would not turn to off position and therefore would not come out of th... |
| Apr 12, 2021 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I would like to report driver door lock actuator goes bad over time, and could become an issue of g... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHILE TURNING OFF ENGINE. |
| Oct 17, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SUDDENLY COMES OUT OF GEAR. WILL NOT LET YOU SELECT FORWARD OR REVERSE ,LEAVING YOU STUCK IN... |
| Oct 12, 2020 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | KEY WAS STUCK IN N THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION. COULD NOT TURN THE KEY EITHER WAY. AFTER SEVERAL... |
| Sep 18, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | JUST AFTER I PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APP... |
| Jun 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ... |
| Jun 13, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | COULD NOT START VEHICLE BUT ONCE ABLE TO START WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE. KEY IS STUCK IN IGNIT... |
| Feb 28, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30... |
| Nov 1, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CAR LEAKS ON THE FRONT AND REAR CARPET ON PASSENGER SIDE ONLY. IS MY AIR CONDITIONED HOSE STOPPE... |
| Jul 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND IN PA... |