2008 Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Problems

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

Band	Records
30–60k mi	2
1–30k mi	1

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

June 23, 2012 · 47,000 miles
Ignition · Switch
The car's own keys could not be inserted into the ignition. The dust cap inside the ignition cylinder/ switch was blocking the key from entering. The steering wheel was locked because of the ignition key not able to enter the ignition switch. Also the transmission could not be moved from parking because of the above reason. As a result, we were all stranded on the road for several hours because the car keys could…
ODI 10463154
June 23, 2012 · 47,000 miles
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the key would not insert into the ignition and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection and they stated that the cylinder lock was blocked and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they took a complaint. The failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10462972
March 24, 2009 · 14,900 miles
Ignition
On a cold march morning, was not able to put the key in the ignition. After a few minutes of unsuccessfully trying to force the key in, vw roadside assistance was called. The car was towed to the nearest dealer. When dealer looked at the problem, it was determined that the tumbler in the cylinder was in the locked position. The dealer sprayed with silicone lubricant to coax the tumbler to release. *tr
ODI 10263014