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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 14% of all 188 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest brake complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 28,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
27
14% of 188
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Volkswagen Jetta brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2008, latest Apr 2, 2019.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2008Jan 2009Aug 2009Apr 2010Nov 2010Jan 2012Jun 2017
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Apr 2019; peak Apr 2010 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (7%)
  2. 200634 (6%)
  3. 200745 (22%)
  4. 200827 (14%)
  5. 2009221 (25%)
  6. 201062 (7%)
  7. 201140 (7%)
  8. 201245 (9%)
  9. 201329 (6%)
  10. 201428 (7%)
  11. 201520 (10%)
  12. 201627 (17%)
  13. 201720 (13%)
  14. 20181 (3%)
  15. 201934 (6%)
  16. 20207 (13%)
  17. 202126 (38%)
  18. 202212 (28%)
  19. 202311 (26%)
  20. 202411 (26%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta have brake problems?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 28,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has the most brake complaints (221), compared with 27 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.