Four problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2008 Passat.
I purchased this vehicle used at 42k miles in may 2010. The vw dealership had changed oil at the time of my purchase. Almost exactly 4 weeks later I checked my oil and none registered on the dipstick. It required an entire quart of oil to bring back to acceptable fill level. Calling vw they stated this was not enough oil to even constitute an oil test. They stated that this fsi motor can burn up to 1 quart of oil every 1200 miles and will still be within the mfr acceptable limits. This means in this 2. 0t 4 cyl motor it can burn over 6 quarts of oil between oil changes, which is more than it can hold. A quart of full synthetic oil castrol brand as required is over $9, this is not cost effective and infuriating. I will not purchase another vw because of this experience and recommend anyone else not to as well. Vw offered no options repairs or fixes and I foot the expensive oil habit. Who buys a car that knowingly burns and breaks down full synthetic oil?.
Owned the car for 9 months, and have had documented problems for 8 months including a complete failure that required towing. The primary problems are: 1. Steering column warning light on - the comfort module and steering electronics were replaced 7 weeks after purchasing the car 2. Ongoing intermittent problems starting the car. The car died on 6/15/10, was towed, and the ignition coil was replaced. Current: car did not start on first attempt on 7/4/10, which is less than 3 weeks later! 3. Car burns excessive oil. Need to add oil between scheduled oil changes. In April 2010, oil pressure light came on. Dealer added 2 qts of oil and tank was still not full. Still had 1,000 miles to go before next scheduled oil change. Have had oil added on two other occasions between oil changes. 4. Car is sluggish, especially when going up hills. No response or resolution for this, but the car has a turbo engine note: this car has only been serviced by vw dealerships.
Vw Passat 2008, low oil light come on before schedule oil change frequently. The car burns oil because of the turbo engine. And the emission system has a valve failure too.
My '08 Passat with a 2. 0 t engine burns through a great deal of oil. About 1/2 liter per 1,000 miles. It is a new car (now 28,000 miles) and should not burn oil! vw states this oil consumption is normal, but I disagree. I lease the car and have had all maintenance done at the dealer. I must frequently add oil to the engine and have brought it in to be serviced for this oil consumption issue several times. From research done online, this is not a problem unique to me. Please help!.