Engine Failure problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Two problems related to engine failure 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.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2019

2008 Volkswagen Passat wagon timing chain broke while driving on interstate causing engine failure, 160k miles. Very scary!!!!!!.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2017

Unexpected engine failure due to timing failure.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Engine And Engine Cooling problems	18
Timing Tensioner problems	8
Car Stall problems	5
Check Engine Light On problems	4
Engine Burning Oil problems	4
Engine Failure problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Water Pump problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	1

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