Is the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen ranks #7 of 7 among Jetta SportWagen model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 136,000 miles.

Does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen?

EPA rates the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 Jetta SportWagen model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #7 of 7 Jetta SportWagen years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 2; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2009; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 24; 21 city / 29 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 29 MPG
Combined: 24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,700; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2008 compared with other Jetta SportWagen years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2008	No verdict	0	2	0	24
2009	Good	17	16	1	25
2010	Caution	50	23	1	28.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen ranks #7 of 7 among Jetta SportWagen model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 136,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen?: EPA rates the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.