2008 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 28% of all 188 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 25,650 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 53
- 28% of 188
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 25,650 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Volkswagen Jetta transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 22, 2008, latest May 24, 2022.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 09V164000May 19, 2009Transmission & Powertrain25,594 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Volkswagen is recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engine. The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications. Some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when the vehicle is in motion. The driveshaft screws could loosen to the point where the driveshaft detaches from the gearbox.
Risk: If the vehicle is moving when this happens, the detached driveshaft could cause damage the gearbox housing. A damage gearbox housing could leak gearbox oil onto the street and create a risk of a vehicle crash for both the driver and other motorists.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace the screws free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 25,650 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has the most transmission complaints (245), compared with 53 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta concerns the transmission: 09V164000.