2008 Volkswagen Jetta air bags problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…”
filed Nov 7, 2024
“Passenger airbag is always off. I saw reports on youtube wiring connectors under the seat are the reason. There’s a home remedy solution. Important air bag issues should be freely be done by manufacturer or dealer. Also steering issues are more common than reported. The electrical devise fails too…”
filed Aug 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Jetta | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 Jetta | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Jetta | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 Jetta | 6 | 19% |
| 2017 Jetta | 21 | 13% |
| 2016 Jetta | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 Jetta | 17 | 9% |
| 2014 Jetta | 37 | 10% |
| 2013 Jetta | 30 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.