2008 Volkswagen GolfProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Volkswagen Golf, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 5, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Volkswagen Golf has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Volkswagen Golf recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other Golf 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 Golf median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
What Golf owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DURING A DE-CARBON SERVICE ON THE VALVES IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CAMSHAFT IS GROUND AND SCORED, FUEL PUMP SHAFT IS GROUND DOWN, CAM FOLLOWER HAS A HOLE BORED THROUGH. PER THE TECHNICIAN THE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD HAVE FAILED AT ANY MOMENT. OBD DID NOT RECORD ANY FAULTS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE…
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