2008 Volkswagen Gti problems, complaints & recalls

2020-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 10 mi

“the rpms only go to 4000 the headlights are constantly blown, one of the fans does not work ....there are a lot of electrical problems, the mass air intake flow issues with that there's just a lot of issues. it's affected the electrical, speed control, airbags, visibility and wiper,lighting, fuel system mass air intake sensor…”

2019-07-02 · Engine · 77,878 mi

“ea888 has a known timing chain and chain tensioner issue that causes engine failure.…”

2018-07-12 · Unknown Or Other · 164,956 mi

“the car jerks out when u accelerate. the car feels like it's in manual when taking off.…”

2018-02-14 · Engine · 128,500 mi

“2.0 t use of excessive oil between oil changes…”

2017-10-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 135,000 mi

“car loss power had to be towed to voltswagon later the high pressure fuel pump was found to have failed causing a lost of power while on the on ramp to the highway. there was also damage done to the motor from the internal metal fragments from where the pump works with the cam shaft and the metal fell into the motor. had to have a new engine repl…”

2016-11-16 · Engine · 84,440 mi

“recently i preformed a routine maintenance check on my vehicle and as suggested by all mark 5 gti owners i checked the cam follower. i found the cam follower completely worn through. i contacted vw to make sure i was under the extended warranty handed out to all 2006-2007 and some 2008 owners to find out i was not under the warranty extension. righ…”

2016-08-29 · Engine · 128,000 mi

“the cam follower has prematurely warn out causing the intake camshaft to wear prematurely as well, which has in turn caused the high pressure fuel pump to fail. this is a long-term, degenerative issue. volkswagen has extended the warranty on these parts for some 2006-2008 gti's but not my vin. their warranty extension was not broad enough as…”

2016-03-30 · Electrical System · 103,257 mi

“i've recently had frequent headlight bulb failures and other headlight related issues during my ownership of the car. prior to installing another expensive new bulb i did some investigation into the wiring inside the headlight housing and i was completely stunned and concerned at what i found. the wiring insulation/covering is missing on the majo…”

2015-07-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 56,000 mi

“shortly after purchasing my 08 gti with the fsi motor, i was searching the internet for common issues to watch out for. the cam follower which sits between the camshaft and high pressure fuel pump was seen multiple times online as an issue due to wearing through allowing the cam shaft to interact with the pump. i asked a vw dealership about the pro…”

2015-06-28 · Seat Belts · 89,000 mi

“when buckling the driverside seatbelt before backing up, it would not latch. …”