2008 Volkswagen Passat 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
3
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Volkswagen Passat vehicles were involved in 12 fatal crashes with 6 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
- Crash riskUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure… · Mar 6, 2018
- Crash riskInterruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the… · Aug 16, 2017
- Crash riskUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure… · Feb 10, 2016
- Crash riskEngine and Engine Cooling · May 28, 2008