1. Volkswagen Jetta
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2008 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

4
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 4 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 16, 2016 · 120,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    While i was driving the car started shaking and when i checked the oil there was no oil on the dipstick.no oil light came on and when i brought it to my mechanic he stated that the rear seal needed to be replaced. This car has only 120,000 miles on it when i called the vw dealer in saco maine i was told that when it is repaired i should also has the pvb valve changed that it is now made out of a better material- he…

    ODI 10887820

  • March 5, 2015 · 5,700 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    While entering a parking lot, parking space, after stopping completely, the car would not move when accelerator was lightly depressed, there was a 1 to 3 second delay, and then the car lunged forward crashing into the opposing parked vehicle, damaging the fronts of both vehicles. This hesitation was noted once before at about 3800 miles while entering a highway from a stop. Again, the hesitation was followed by a…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10692387

  • December 16, 2014 · 94,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen jetta. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, but would only accelerate up to 30 mph. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the fuel sensors were defective and…

    ODI 10746328

  • November 22, 2013 · 51,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Emmisions light on- never received any recall notices for vw 2008 jetta gli/ emmision light on/igniation to start hesitation please tell me all recalls on vw 2008 jetta gli. Can i take my car to my local mechanic for recalls? Thank you *js

    ODI 10669507