2008 Volkswagen Jetta Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pads · 5 records
- rear brake · 5 records
- rear brakes · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the rear driver side brake was defective. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the rear driver side brake pads were worn prematurely. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 38,000. Updated 07/06/12 *bf updated 07/12/12.*jb
ODI 10443444
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the rear brake pad locked while driving, due to the brake pad being stuck. When the contact put the vehicle in park, the brake pad fell off onto the floor. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new brake caliper and brakes. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist the contact with the repairs. The…
ODI 10409209
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brake pads on my 2008 volkswagen jetta are worn down to nothing and my front brake pads are just about perfect. Have noticed many online forums have mentioned this problem as well. *tr
ODI 10367145
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 vw jetta and i have had to have the brake pads, rotors and calipers replaced now for a 3rd time. The first 2 times happened within the first 12 months of owning the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10365311
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I first took my car to the dealership june 1st for an obvious rattling noise in between my front tires. On june 15th back to the dealership for them to replace my bushings but problem still existed so they ordered pins for caliper bracket. In july after replacing struts the problem still existed. Aug 31st they replaced the sway bar and declared the problem was resolved. When i got in my car the problem still existed…
ODI 10442308
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced a challenge with my rear brakes on my 2008 volkswagen jetta so i began searching for information from others on the internet. Refer to www.edmunds.com for other concerns regarding similar concerns. I am not the only individual experiencing these challenges. Now let me describe my situation. I noticed some squeaking here and there around 26,000 miles. I asked the dealership about the noise at that…
ODI 10326193
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 volkswagen jetta. I purchased it new in august 2008. The rear brakes wore into the rotors at 12,000 miles. The dealership repair shop had just informed me that the brakes were fine at 10,000 miles. The rotors and brakes had to be replaced at my cost as it is not a warranty item but a wear item. At my 20,000 mile checkup, i was again told that my brakes were fine and had 50% remaining. I took the car to…
ODI 10311684
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Horrible brake wear on rear brakes on 2008 vw jetta. *tr
ODI 10304554
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We own a 2008 vw jetta. 2.5 l the jetta has 25,000 miles and less than year of ownership (purchased at 8000 as program car) rear brakes are completely gone & ruined one rotor -no warning prior? (per dealer) front brakes are fine told rear pads and rotors must be replaced. *tr
ODI 10280806
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 jetta se has had recurring squealing back brakes since day 1. Murrieta vw in ca says it is normal. They checked and sprayed. Good to go, but now at 14k miles, noise has returned. Only happens at slow speed (backing up/parking). Is there a defect on the calipers/piston assembly? Vw dealer says it is "normal." in 25 years of driving never had a car do this. It is very annoying and sounds dangerous. Cars should…
ODI 10269460
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Pre-mature rear-brake wear. The rear brake pads completely wore out at about 17,000 miles causing metal to metal contact with the rear rotors. Most of the miles are highway. Many forums report similar problems for other years of the vehicle and it seems that the cause could be calipers that don't disengage completely when the parking brake is used. Since i have a manual transmission it's hard not to use the parking…
ODI 10324324
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brakes are wearing prematurely on 2008 vw jetta. Only lasted 20, 000 miles. *tr
ODI 10254296
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 vw jetta wolfsburg (less than 5000 miles at first occurrence) brake issue 1st occurrence - coming up to a stop, and brake pedal lost pressure but re-engaged after traveling 2-3 inches beyond normal braking pressure. Very intermittent issue. After both of my teenage sons reported the same issue, i took the car into the vw dealership for repair. Thelen (bay city, mi) bled the brakes and returned the car. Within a…
ODI 10251805
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Excessive rear brake wear. Brake needed replacing at 12k. Car is a 5-speed manual and brakes are used very little. *tr
ODI 10246563
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen jetta. While driving 15 mph, the brakes jerked when the pedal was depressed. The driver's foot was knocked off the brake pedal. The driver attempted a second time to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into the preceding vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were…
Crash reported
ODI 10220180
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