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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has 12 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Powertrain
51
Electrical
35
Brakes
22
Airbags
17
Engine
14
Other
12
Visibility
8
Fuel System
5
Latches & Locks
4
Steering
3
Seats
3
Tires
3

12

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Other Recalls

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...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 20, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERCar was placed in park but key would not turn to off position and therefore would not come out of th...
Apr 1, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERKEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHILE TURNING OFF ENGINE.
Nov 1, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY CAR LEAKS ON THE FRONT AND REAR CARPET ON PASSENGER SIDE ONLY. IS MY AIR CONDITIONED HOSE STOPPE...
Jun 8, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERIGNITION LOCK, I CANNOT NOT TURN THE KEY TO TURN ON THE CAR. IT WAS WORKING AND ONCE I PARKED THE CA...
May 26, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI TURNED MY CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND THE CAR WAS PARKED WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR TO MEET WITH A FRIEND...
Oct 16, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERKEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING VEHICLE OFF.
Mar 23, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHER1.ON 3/23/2017 I PHYSICALLY SIGNED (INK SIGNATURE) TO PURCHASE A USED 2008 JETTA 2.WITHIN A WEEK THE...
Oct 24, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERKEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.
Dec 16, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STA...
Nov 22, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEMMISIONS LIGHT ON- NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES FOR VW 2008 JETTA GLI/ EMMISION LIGHT ON/IGNI...
Jun 29, 2011UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE CAR HAD BEEN PROPERLY LOCKED; THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT TURNED AFTER PARKING TO ACTIVATE THE WH...
Mar 5, 2008EQUIPMENTBRAND NEW VW JETTA OFF THE FLOOR ROOM. BOTH THE DRIVERSIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS LEAK AIR BADLY...

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