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2008 Volkswagen Passat Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat has 3 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Engine
37
Other
35
Airbags
29
Fuel System
19
Electrical
16
Steering
12
Powertrain
10
Visibility
4
Brakes
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 20, 2017SERVICE BRAKESABS LIGHT CAME ON AND FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT WHOE DRIVING. THERE WAS ALSO A BEEP
Dec 28, 2008PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AT HIGHWAY SPEED ( 1 2 ) CONSIDERED BUYING ONE OF THESE, BUT CONCERNED AFTER...
Dec 15, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT DEPRES...

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