2008 Volkswagen Passat fuel/propulsion system problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2008 Volkswagen Passat — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car stalled on me while I was driving and would not start. I was told I need a new feul pump module. I took it to the dealership to get it replace and the feul pump but the car will not start.”
filed Jul 4, 2025
“My son bought this used car. The STOP ENGINE light came on, got an oil change but the light did not go away. Were told that the oil pressure might be the issue so took it to the mechanic. We were told it was most likely the oil pressure switch. There were multiple codes(cones) and were cleared. The…”
filed Aug 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Passat | 6 | 6% |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Passat | 21 | 9% |
| 2014 Passat | 47 | 8% |
| 2013 Passat | 65 | 9% |
| 2012 Passat | 32 | 7% |
| 2010 Passat | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 Passat | 46 | 32% |
| 2007 Passat | 31 | 12% |
| 2006 Passat | 41 | 7% |
| 2005 Passat | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Volkswagen Passat
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.