2008 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 44 | 26% | 111,146 mi |
| Engine → | 43 | 26% | 92,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 32 | 19% | 114,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 21 | 13% | 87,750 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 19 | 11% | 80,025 mi |
| Power Train → | 12 | 7% | 86,900 mi |
| Steering → | 12 | 7% | 82,556 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.