2008 Volkswagen Jetta safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
4
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 28 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may… · Sep 25, 2019
- Fire riskFuel System, Gasoline · Dec 10, 2010
- Crash riskPower Train · May 19, 2009
- Crash riskCERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE… · Sep 24, 2007