Trim Report

Volkswagen Passat GLS2008

Includes:PASS|GLS
$1,500
Starting From
19
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 19 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,500
Max $7,999
From $1,500
Fresh

GLS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,495
$2K–$9K
14 listings132,143 avg miles
1.8T
From$1,050
11 listings|$1K–$14K
1.8T Limited Edition
From$950
57 listings|$950–$30K
1.8T R-Line
From$5,500
88 listings|$6K–$29K
1.8T S
From$1,500
100 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T SE
From$900
221 listings|$900–$30K
1.8T SEL Premium
From$3,490
43 listings|$3K–$19K
1.8T Sport
From$7,595
6 listings|$8K–$15K
1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
From$4,000
50 listings|$4K–$30K
2.0T
From$2,290
49 listings|$2K–$24K
2.0T R-Line
From$4,990
138 listings|$5K–$30K
2.0T S
From$5,499
52 listings|$5K–$20K
2.0T SE
From$1,850
273 listings|$2K–$23K
2.0T SE R-Line
From$8,800
13 listings|$9K–$17K
2.0T SEL
From$9,515
44 listings|$10K–$22K
2.0T SEL Premium
From$10,995
15 listings|$11K–$24K
2.0T Wolfsburg
From$6,600
43 listings|$7K–$20K
2.5 S
From$2,395
52 listings|$2K–$20K
2.5 SE
From$1,600
125 listings|$2K–$30K
2.5 SEL
From$5,499
11 listings|$5K–$11K
2.5 SEL Premium
From$4,500
12 listings|$5K–$13K
3.6
From$4,623
13 listings|$5K–$19K
3.6 SEL Premium
From$5,900
17 listings|$6K–$15K
GL
From$3,500
4 listings|$4K–$5K
GLS
From$1,500
19 listings|$2K–$8K
GLX
From$2,495
11 listings|$2K–$10K
GT
From$12,995
4 listings|$13K–$16K
Komfort
From$2,900
16 listings|$3K–$8K
TDI SE
From$1,200
89 listings|$1K–$15K
TDI SEL Premium
From$1,425
70 listings|$1K–$16K
VR6
From$2,495
8 listings|$2K–$9K
Value Edition
From$2,700
3 listings|$3K–$7K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$5,980
5 listings|$6K–$10K

2008 Volkswagen Passat GLS Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat GLS

Location data for all 2008 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

36States

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 36 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Volkswagen Passat trims

Elevated

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 174 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
174
Complaints
3
Crashes
6
Fires
Recall Findings
18V1480002018-06-03
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.

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.

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17V5090002017-16-08
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.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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16V0780002016-10-02
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.

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.

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08V2350002008-28-05
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.

AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat has accumulated 174 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags25
02Fuel/propulsion System24
03Engine23
04Fuel System, Gasoline14
05Electrical System7
174 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Volkswagen Passat trims

19–24mpg combined
·
16-20city
·
24-29hwy
·
$2,400-$3,050/yr

With 7 configurations tested, the 2008 Volkswagen Passat ranges from 19 to 24 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Passat - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat 4motion - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon 4motion - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2008 Volkswagen Passat GLS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the GLS compare to other Volkswagen Passat trims?

Every Volkswagen Passat trim targets a different buyer. The 2008 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Volkswagen Passat GLS?

Maintenance costs for the GLS align with the broader Volkswagen Passat ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2008 model year has 4 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is air bags. Check the 2008 Volkswagen Passat page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Passat GLS?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Passat GLS year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Passat overview compares all years side by side.

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