Volkswagen Beetle 2008

Model Beetle made in 2008 by Volkswagen got 5 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and (pws).

Beetle year 2008

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2008

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TB-01-12-04	02/10/2012	10043602	Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe	04/13/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
V201203	12/03/2012	10050079	Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js	01/24/2013
(PWS)
TB-15-12-01	07/23/2012	10045560	Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models. *pe	09/10/2012

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/01/2012	42000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that while having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer, he was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. a few months later, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and the key would not turn in the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 42,000.
01/01/2012	42000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that while having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer, he was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. a few months later, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and the key would not turn in the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 42,000. sm.