What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Volkswagen GTI?

EPA figures for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Volkswagen GTI?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen GTI?

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI, most often about: Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2008

2008 Volkswagen GTI

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	22	29	25	355
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	20	29	24	370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 07V442000

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

76 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 43 Exterior Lighting 7 Fuel/propulsion System 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.