2008 Volkswagen GLIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Volkswagen GLI, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Volkswagen GLI has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Volkswagen GLI recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other GLI year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GLI median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2008 Volkswagen GLI safety ratings
2008 Volkswagen GLI 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What GLI owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GLI. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 02/15/17*LJ
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