Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2008
Model Jetta Sportwagen made in 2008 by Volkswagen got 1 recall as well as 30 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and child seat. There was one recall concerning visibility . The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 2008
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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2.5 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | F | 21/29/24 | 24.7462/39.46/29.7357 | Regular | 1751 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 15-Jun-07 |
2.5 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 21/29/24 | 24.1057/39.4938/29.231 | Regular | 1751 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | 15-Jun-07 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
10V621000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | V (Vehicle) | 228236 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/10/2010 | 12/14/2010 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf and rabbit, as well as model year 2006 -2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. the jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. the new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volkswagen safety recall no. 2014/u1. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||||
SA-97U3 | 01/01/2011 | 10038595 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
SA-97U3 | 01/01/2011 | 10038595 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. resistance in the air bag system can cause the air bag light to turn on even though there is no problem. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
SA-97U3 | 01/01/2011 | 10038595 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
SA-97U3 | 01/01/2011 | 10038595 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. resistance in the air bag system can cause the air bag light to turn on even though there is no problem. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
TB-01-11-30 | 12/22/2011 | 10043286 | Volkswagen: on certain model year vehicles, experiencing harsh up/down shift in gears 1-2, 2-3 or 3-2, 2-1. especially during temperatures below 60 c (140 f). programming software update is provided for ecm, tcm and valve body replacemen | 03/09/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
SA-97U3 | 01/01/2011 | 10038595 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. resistance in the air bag system can cause the air bag light to turn on even though there is no problem. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
SA-97U3 | 01/01/2011 | 10038595 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
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 | |
TB-01-11-30 | 12/22/2011 | 10043286 | Volkswagen: on certain model year vehicles, experiencing harsh up/down shift in gears 1-2, 2-3 or 3-2, 2-1. especially during temperatures below 60 c (140 f). programming software update is provided for ecm, tcm and valve body replacemen | 03/09/2012 | |
TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
TB-97-10-07 | 08/04/2010 | 10035104 | Volkswagen: gff test plan, ground connection verification. new gff function test for engine will not start or intermittently does not start conditions. engine grounds may not be secure. models new beetle, convertible, jetta, wagon and s | 02/09/2011 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
TB-01-10-10 | 06/07/2010 | 10034824 | Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. *pe | 01/19/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||||
TB-01-10-10 | 06/07/2010 | 10034824 | Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. *pe | 01/19/2011 | |
PARKING BRAKE | |||||
SB-90-11-01 | 03/23/2011 | SB-90-11-03 | 10038667 | Volkswagen: when the warning lights are used for an extended time there may be multiple problems due to a software concern: warning light symbol stays on after they are turned off. open door and hatch symbols are shown even though they are | 06/24/2011 |
SB-90-11-01 | 03/23/2011 | SB-90-11-03 | 10038667 | Ready updated on 06/24/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/24/2011. *kb | 06/24/2011 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
TB-01-11-30 | 12/22/2011 | 10043286 | Volkswagen: on certain model year vehicles, experiencing harsh up/down shift in gears 1-2, 2-3 or 3-2, 2-1. especially during temperatures below 60 c (140 f). programming software update is provided for ecm, tcm and valve body replacemen | 03/09/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
CSC-37E6/S8 | 08/01/2010 | 10036970 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission | 04/25/2011 | |
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
CSC-37E6-S8 | 06/16/2010 | 10034825 | Volkswagen: in some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission to operate less smoothly than before. *pe | 01/19/2011 |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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AL | Birmingham | 35215 | Serra Nissan/Oldsmobile, Inc. | 2765337 |
CA | Elk Grove | 95758 | Wesley B. Lasher Investment Corp. | 405-2650 |
CO | Littleton | 80121 | Continental Volkswagen, Inc. | 795-1100 |
CT | Stamford | 6902 | Riverbank Motors Corp. | 3272500 |
FL | Ocala | 34474 | All Pro Auto Group LLC | 8610234 |
GA | Macon | 31206 | Butler Volkswagen, Inc. | 476-1770 |
IL | Countryside | 60525 | Fishacar, Ltd. | 3546600 |
IL | rockford | 61112 | Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet Co. | 3323000 |
IL | SPRINGFIELD | 62791 | Green on Dirksen, Ltd. | 6983100 |
IN | Clarksville | 47129 | Clapp Oldsmobile, Inc. | |
MD | GAITHERSBURG | 20879 | King Volkswagen LLC | 9483330 |
MO | Hazelwood | 63042 | J. Eickel Motors, Inc. | 731-7777 |
MO | St. Louis | 63123 | Southland Imports, Inc. | 892-8200 |
NY | Glenmont | 12077 | Capital Cities Imported Cars, Inc. | 4633141 |
NY | kingston | 12401 | Heart Chevrolet, Ltd. | 3366600 |
NY | LYNBROOK | 11563 | Sunrise Volkswagen, Inc. | |
VA | Winchester | 22602 | Miller Auto Sales, Inc. | |
WA | Kennewick | 99336 | Overturf Motor Company, Inc. |