2008 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Volkswagen Jettas for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Volkswagen Jetta problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta problems and repair histories that follow it.
Volkswagen Jetta Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 | 47 Jetta 2.5s, 8.6 months of data per Jetta 2.5, average 52400 miles30 |
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| 2008 | Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T | 45 Jetta 2.0Ts, 8.9 months of data per Jetta 2.0T, average 48800 miles42 |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Code was P2432 for the secondary air injector system. I brought it in, they did diagnostic tests, and saw a sensor went back. They ordered the part and replaced it the following week. |
| Apr | 2012 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | The panel on one of the rear doors popped loose near the top. It almost looked like someone had tried to pry it away, but there was no sign of friction. The dealership said they'd seen a few do that. Replaced some interior clips and its good as new. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 85560 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 86800 | 1850 | Brake caliper siezed. This caused the stretching of both emergency brake lines which then had to be replaced. Brake system had to be flushed. Wiper spray motor quit functioning, also car accessory plugs died. A control module was the problem. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | Replaced front grill due to rusting | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Car returned again to the dealer due to having to replace a missing battery cover Drivers side door would not open, and had to be adjusted Car was out of alignment from factory and had to be aligned | |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Drivers door would not open had to be adjusted. Sun roof was broken. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Drivers door would not open, and passenger window leaked water. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Drivers door would not open, and passenger window leaked water. Same repairs performed again | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | MIL came on - random multiple misfire. Melted spark plug in Cyl #3 | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 29140 | 0 | Replaced door handle mechanism. Rear passenger door could not be opened from inside. Rough downshifts of the DSG transmission |
| Apr | 2010 | 30380 | 0 | The iPod interface stopped working Radio was replaced |
| Jun | 2010 | 32240 | 80 | Rear armrest cupholder broken. |
| Feb | 2011 | 38440 | 0 | Engine idle erratic. PCV valve replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 44640 | 0 | Worn out wheel bearing Wiring harness had to be changed in passenger door. Door lock working intermittently. |
| Jul | 2011 | 45240 | 0 | Outside temperature sensor failed. Replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 46500 | 0 | Window molding rusting |
| Oct | 2011 | 46500 | 500 | Window molding was replaced. Did the front brakes at the same time. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 40000 | 600 | Engine light R&R component |
| Dec | 2011 | 52000 | 0 | pax visor light inop |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Door sill plastic panel loose. Probably present at delivery but I didn't notice it until the 5k mile maintenance. Replaced for free under warranty |
| Mar | 2012 | 78000 | 100 | Cam follower replacement, preventative service. Fuel, air, cabin and plugs also changed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 92500 | 15 | misfire on cyl4, bad plug. cost to replace:$15, time: 30-45 mins. |
| Oct | 2012 | 96700 | 120 | Replaced rear shocks |
| Jan | 2013 | 101300 | 1000 | T-belt, water pump, rollers etc. replace. Preventative maint. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 15500 | 0 | Driver Side Door trim Rattles and Squeaks when Listening to Music, they Hot Glued the door Trim, its Better but still rattles at times. |
| Oct | 2009 | 16120 | 0 | After third visit, they agreed to replace the full interior drivers side panel. Replaced it and now much better. |
| Dec | 2009 | 17360 | 0 | Front end was noisy going over uneven or Bumpy road, found Tsb on Bushing's needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 28520 | 0 | Control Arm Bushing's were once again making noise, they replaced them under Mfg Warranty, |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 42000 | 0 | Air vents (right front and center rear) were replaced under warranty due to breakage. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 69440 | 0 | Left mirror blinker; LED array needed replacing |
| Mar | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Ipod connector not working |
| Jan | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Had part installed. Repair successful |
| Jul | 2011 | 61000 | 0 | Horn not working when setting alarm. Sensor replaced in rear door. |
| Nov | 2011 | 68000 | 0 | Clicking noise when turning steering wheel coming from suspension. Bushings needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 31000 | 150 | The car would not start in hot weather. Ignition coil was replaced, but since it hasn't been hot out I'm not sure whether that actually fixed it. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Brazil | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 26660 | 0 | Left rear door does not open sometimes. If I insist on the remote 3 or 4 times, the door will eventually open. The dealer claims that the "electrical motor" of the door lock is defective. I contacted VW to demand a (denied) free replacement |
| Sep | 2011 | 26660 | 0 | Door lock still not working well when sold. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | AC becoming progressively less effective. They replaced a faulty sensor and ordered another compressor. Car is "Certified Preowned" so repairs were made under warranty (after 2 trips and 5 hours/trip). |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Rear doors failed to lock. |
| Jul | 2011 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Creaking of suspension. |
| Aug | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Cigarette DC power outlets wouldn't work anymore. Were replaced with new fuse. Vent grille replaced in back console Check engine light came on, indicated that O2 sensor needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Airbag light was on. Sensor needed to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Driver door lock indicator would display that door was still locked even though door was physically open. This behavior was inconsistent. |
| Jan | 2011 | 36700 | 0 | Gas cap light came on, signifying leak in emission valve... |
| Dec | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | 0 | I had a spring break in my lumbar support. they fixed it and it is great now. Engine running rough. Especially noticeable at stop lights when idling. I started using 91 octane fuel thinking it was pre-ignition without effect. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 50300 | 300 | Passenger side radiator fan failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Bypass valve replaced under warranty and check engine light turned off. It is part of the evaporative emissions system connected with the fuel tank. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 80000 | 430 | Replaced Drivers front coolant fan |
| Jun | 2012 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | ignition switch malfunction. replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Lebanon | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 68440 | 870 | Change of 4 door locks. 2 doors won't lock, 1 won't unlock, 1 was OK. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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