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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3VWRM71K08M••••••2008 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2008 Volkswagen JETTA build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
159on the model
69builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Seats 1Service Brakes 1Electric 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJun 2019
Ignition lock, I cannot not turn the key to turn on the car. It was working and once I parked the car, I came back to the car and the key will not turn at all. I tried turning the wheel and jiggling the key lock and it still won't budge
Electrical SystemJul 2012
I have a 2008 jetta and I started experiencing problems with 1 door. My car was still under warranty and the lock was replaced at the dealership. Then only months later I started having similar problems randomly (the lock would work some times but not others). Everytime I…
Service BrakesDec 2010
Front passenger ABS wire came out of bracket and rubbed on the axle. ABS light and traction control light came on...ABS is inoperable. Dealership said it was caused by snow and ice. We live in illinois where there is snow and ice 6 months out of the year. Why is this kind of…
Electrical SystemAug 2010
Drivers heated seat activated on its own. Control switch on dash was set at 0, drive received moderate burns to legs and buttock. Removed fuse and took vehicle to dealer. Nothing found, dealer suggested if the seat heats up again, bring vehicle directly to the dealer, do not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWRM71K08M090874 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.