2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
We received a safety recall for the fuel pump in August 2017 (Safety risk descrpition loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.) and it still has no fix.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-15
Summary on certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Also filed under Electrical system
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-03-16Air bags18V148000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2018-06-26Fuel system, gasoline17V509000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V148000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V509000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.