Model year guide

2008 Volkswagen jetta s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Volkswagen jetta s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2008 Volkswagen jetta s at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined24 mpg

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2008 Volkswagen jetta s recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Volkswagen jetta s.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2008 Volkswagen jetta s MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Volkswagen jetta s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,750
Fuel only$12,750
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Volkswagen jetta s trims & engines on record

Trims
S
Engines
2.5L 5-cyl 170 hp

2008 Volkswagen jetta s vehicles on record

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2008 Volkswagen jetta s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Volkswagen jetta s have any safety recalls?

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Volkswagen jetta s.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Volkswagen jetta s get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Volkswagen jetta s at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.