Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Unknown or other1
- Electrical system1
- Engine1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.9–10.4 L/100 km (about 23–24 mpg US), CO₂ 228–239 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.0 | 9.9 |
| Passat Wagon · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 8.5 | 10.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253215 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253214 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253213 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253205 | Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding |
| 10253203 | Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding |
| 10253177 | Satellite Radio Overview |
| 10252942 | Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System) |
| 10252937 | Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement |
| 10252220 | All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio |
| 10244545 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10244072 | Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System |
| 10244045 | Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243299 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10243065 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243058 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243036 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243034 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243025 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243023 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243008 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243001 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242998 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242997 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242996 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242995 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)