2008 Volkswagen Jetta problems by component
188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 53 | 28% | 26,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 42 | 22% | 90,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 20 | 11% | 84,450 mi |
| Engine → | 20 | 11% | 96,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 15 | 8% | 22,900 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.