VolkswagenJetta2008
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  3. 2008
  4. Manual Transmission

2008 Volkswagen Jetta Manual Transmission Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 8, 2010 · 25,300 miles

    Manual Transmission

    2008 vw jetta 2.5 with 5 speed manual and 25,300 miles. Unable to shift into reverse and shifting into first gear was difficult. Dealer stated that clutch was bad from wear and tear. *tr

    ODI 10307966

  • July 24, 2009 · 14,155 miles

    Manual Transmission

    Purchased a 2008 vw jetta with dsg transmission. Have taken to dealer 3 times since purchasing for same problem. The transmission downshifts "clunks" hard in stop and go traffic primarily 2nd to 1st to neutral. This is worse the longer and hotter transmission gets. Also transmission jumps or surges forward or back after putting in drive or reverse. This primarily happens when putting into gear with foot on brake,…

    ODI 10278253