general problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine light on.

The brakes on my vehicle are failing for the third time in 6 years and the vehicle only has 68,000 miles on it. The first time they failed, the car was barely two years old and had 22,000 miles on it. The second time they failed was two years later, at 40,000 miles. They are now failing again. Research on the internet shows that vw had discovered a design flaw on their 2008 Jetta brakes that was causing this, but no recall or resolution has ever been issued. Vw now refuses to take responsibility for their defective vehicle or to offer any assistance to resolve the problem.

I have a 2008 Jetta, with an automatic transmission and I have been the sole owner. The car has 18,000 miles and needs new back brakes. Vw says it is no longer under warranty and will not pay for brakes. They told me that there is 'equal wear' on both back brakes (the front are fine); however, when I looked at the brakes with the vw mechanic, there was not equal wear. I am contesting the issue and believe that it is a mechanical problem and not a case of natural wear.

Horrible brake wear on rear brakes on 2008 vw Jetta.

Rear brakes are wearing prematurely on 2008 vw Jetta. Only lasted 20, 000 miles.

2008 vw Jetta wolfsburg (less than 5000 miles at first occurrence) brake issue 1st occurrence - coming up to a stop, and brake pedal lost pressure but re-engaged after traveling 2-3 inches beyond normal braking pressure. Very intermittent issue. After both of my teenage sons reported the same issue, I took the car into the vw dealership for repair. Thelen (bay city, mi) bled the brakes and returned the car. Within a few days, I was experiencing the same issue with more frequency, but could not reproduce consistently. Took to dealership a second time - this time told that vw said this was a "normal" brake function. Service technician drove vehicle home and back in the next morning. He experienced the problem twice and (as described to his service manager) "his heart went into his throat. " still - vw maintained that this was "normal". Received an email from dealership owner stating same. After continued pressure, vw technical rep came to dealership and finally determined that the brake power booster needed to be replaced (over a two week span). Received car back, and within three days, the problem returned - as I nearly ran through an intersection when the brakes went to the floor before engaging (with abs). Took back to dealer (3rd time) - dealer not able to replicate - stated that they cannot fix the problem if they can't identify/replicate - car still at dealership (5 days later). Met with dealership owner to express concern for the safety of the vehicle and my family. I refused to take vehicle until they came up with a solution for the problem. Scheduled meeting with vw rep at the dealership on 12/16 to discuss issue.

Excessive rear brake wear. Brake needed replacing at 12k. Car is a 5-speed manual and brakes are used very little.

The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 15 mph, the brakes jerked when the pedal was depressed. The driver's foot was knocked off the brake pedal. The driver attempted a second time to apply the brakes, but the vehicle would not stop and crashed into the preceding vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 7,300.