2008 Volkswagen Passat AWD VR6 Wagon
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- Photo: 2010 Volkswagen Passat Highline TDi 140 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T USDM by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Volkswagen Passat Highline TDi 140 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Passat B6 Comfortline 2.0 TDI Islandgrau Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat AWD VR6 Wagon is a 280-hp 3.6-liter wagon with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $39,140 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 2750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $39,140 ($59,083 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,780 ($60,049 *) |
| Destination Charge | $640 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L DOHC 24-valve VR6 FSI |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 96.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (FSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (4MOTION) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2008 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen PASSAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 6, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
NHTSA campaign 18V148000
Aug 16, 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
NHTSA campaign 17V509000
Feb 10, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
NHTSA campaign 16V078000
May 28, 2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
Consequence: AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign 08V235000
174 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen PASSAT
Owner Complaints
174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen PASSAT (3 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 47 |
| Engine | 44 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Fuel System | 20 |
| Gasoline | 20 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.