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1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hagerstown, MD
Abs module failure nothing lead upto the beeping and flashing of the abs light (solid lit) and brake light (flashing). occured after routine driving, simply pulling into work parking lot as usual, after short trip to eating. after some s...read more / reply »
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Park Ridge, NJ
Fuel system failed. the car ran like a tractor, misfiring and emitting explosive like sounds. the dashboard warning light came on and stayed on. we limped to the next vw dealer who found it necessary to replace the ignition coils. the coils...
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Park Ridge, NJ
Fuel system failed. the car ran like a tractor, misfiring and emitting explosive like sounds. the dashboard warning light came on and stayed on. we limped to the next vw dealer who found it necessary to replace the ignition coils. the coils...
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Great Falls, MT
Driving at 60 mph the driver applied the brakes upon entering a reduced speed zone. the pedal went to the floor without resistance and the brakes failed to engage. no warning lights or other indications to suggest a problem. driver pull...
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Elizabethtown, KY
Abs warning light flashes and beeps intermittently. dealership diagnostics show abs module needs replacement. dealer quotes $1400 for repair.
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Chicago, IL
Tl contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stopped without warning. the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated. due to the failure, the contact was rear ended by another vehicle. there were ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Washington, DC
On sunday, august 5th, 2007, while driving the car with my 7 year old son in the back seat, dense, noxious 'steam'/smoke began to come out of all vents and around the dash area in my well-maintained volkswagen. hot coolant also leaked into...
2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Charlotte, NC
Tl contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving less than 2 mph, scalding hot radiator fluid suddenly spewed from the vents and onto the contact's feet. she is pregnant and stated that she had not been to a doctor to check if the ...
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Wayne, NJ
On september 6th of this year, a message appeared on the dashboard display low oil pressure, stop motor. i immediately called the dealership in pompton plains, nj (the closest dealership to my house) to arrange servicing, since the car was ...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Galesville, MD
Sunroof spontaneously opens and closes without warning. when it opens, it is impossible to get it closed with the switch as it never returns to a predictable position based on the markings on the switch. once open, it may close itself at ...
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Richmond, VA
Abs/brake light flashing; beeps initially when ignition is turned on. after having service center replace oil pressure sending unit, diagnosis determined to be failure of abs control module. not aware of this occurring in any other makes, ...
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Richmond, VA
Abs/brake light flashing; beeps initially when ignition is turned on. after having service center replace oil pressure sending unit, diagnosis determined to be failure of abs control module. not aware of this occurring in any other makes, ...
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Richmond, VA
Abs/brake light flashing; beeps initially when ignition is turned on. after having service center replace oil pressure sending unit, diagnosis determined to be failure of abs control module. not aware of this occurring in any other makes, ...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Loveland, CO
Tl contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. while parked in the garage, the contact smelled a strong gaseous odor coming from the vehicle. she examined the vehicle and adjusted the fuel cap. the smell still lingered. the contact removed t...
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Akron, OH
My 2006 passat 3.6 has shifting problems when down shifting from 2nd to 1st.. car sounds like sledge hammer hitting under hood when down shifting.. this has happened 6 times now when coming to a stop from high speeds.. this will cause car t...
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Akron, OH
My 2006 passat 3.6 has problems when pressing gas pedal.. vehicle seems to have a delay when pushing peddle.. you can push pedal down 1/4 way before vehicle even jumps rpm's.. vehicle will then just jump forward.. this has caused me to almo...
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Akron, OH
My 2006 passat 3.6 has problems when pressing gas pedal.. vehicle seems to have a delay when pushing peddle.. you can push pedal down 1/4 way before vehicle even jumps rpm's.. vehicle will then just jump forward.. this has caused me to almo...
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Akron, OH
My 2006 passat 3.6 has had problems shifting in sports mode.. transmission will get stuck in 1st gear and not shift into 2nd.. the rev limiter will keep in because rpm's jump over 7,000.. not only is this going to cause transmission problem...
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Akron, OH
My 2006 passat 3.6 has loud noise coming from right front corner.. this has happened 4 or 5 times now.. sounds like something is hitting firewall.. noticed problem when giving car gas you can hear loud clunking noise.. doesn't do it all the...
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Akron, OH
My 2006 passat 3.6 has radio issues.. when turning volume up past the half way point it seems to get lower in volume.. it seems to have problem with amp or head unit.. the radio is louder when 1/4 way up then when all the way up.
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Scituate, RI
Bought a vw passat used from private dealer~i owned the car for exactly 1 year, turbo failed ~ check engine light has been on since owning vehicle. car has been diagnosed with oil sludge issues from previous owners. just paid for turbo and ...
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Scituate, RI
Bought a vw passat used from private dealer~i owned the car for exactly 1 year, turbo failed ~ check engine light has been on since owning vehicle. car has been diagnosed with oil sludge issues from previous owners. just paid for turbo and ...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in New Fairfield, CT
2003 vw passat with a sudden downshift in the transmission. customer states the problem occurred through a leak in the sunroof. dealer also stated he would have to pay for the repairs, because it wouldn't be covered under warranty. the ...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in New Fairfield, CT
2003 vw passat with a sudden downshift in the transmission. customer states the problem occurred through a leak in the sunroof. dealer also stated he would have to pay for the repairs, because it wouldn't be covered under warranty. the ...
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Denver, CO
If fuel tank is filled more than approx. 3/4 full, the odor of gas is apparent very soon after. it permeated my garage overnight and overwhelmed me when i opened the door. my mechanic told me a vent tube on the top of the fuel tank is def...
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Wilton, CT
I have a 2000 vw passat wagon awd v6 which has a faulty abs module, causing the abs light to come on along with a blinking and beeping brake light. i get a stop! brake fault; service manual message which many, many others are also getting....
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Plum, PA
Tl contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. the contact smelled gasoline and noticed a leak coming from the rear driver side of the vehicle. the float assembly was replaced, but it did not correct the failure. the dealer stated that a new ...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Memphis, TN
Tl contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the stalling continued and the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle was towed to the repair s...
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in North Hampton, NH
I am complaining about a 2002 volkswagen passat 1.8t. with 76,000 miles on the car based on the latest news from the dealer today i will have invested over $1000 on various failures of the fuel evap system. first it was vacuum hoses and now...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Lake Havasu City, AZ
After filling up my 2003 volkswagen passat 4-motion, v6 with fuel, i noticed a strong fuel odor. after inspecting under the car, i found a fuel leak on the gas tank. i took it to our local repair shop that specializes in volkswagens since ...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in North Smithfield, RI
While backing up out of the driveway the car lurched into reverse and then would not shift out of 1st gear causing drastically slow speeds while driving the car. any speed above 15 mph would redline the tac and the engine. the vw dealersh...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Westford, MA
Normal operation of automobile, drivers side seat heater placed on setting level 2. fire began within the drivers side seat and burnt a quarter size hole through the fabric of the seat.
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Holiday, FL
When making a turn from a stop position, the car stalls. this also happens when going forward into traffic. i have reported this to the dealer on several occasions but they were unable to solve the problem. i feel this is a very danger...
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Valencia, CA
2003 volkswagon passet caught fire went from engine compartment, the instrument-panel area and on the underside of the cars near the catalytic converter and along the passenger side of vehicle.
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Novi, MI
Abs system failure. a warning is dispayed on the instrument panel that there is a brake fault and the abs system warning light is also illuminated. this occurs intermittently but with greater frequency when the ambient temperature is above ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Eagan, MN
Vehicle volkswagen 1997 passat glx - v6 engine. full instrument cluster - speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, digital clock... everything on it, does not operate when outside temperature is below 50 degrees. car must be driven for 10min....
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Washington, DC
The fuel tank ruptured causing fuel to split from the top of the tank and onto the ground.
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cedar Rapids, IA
A couple minutes after turning on my heated driver's seat, i felt something stinging my left leg. shortly after, i began to smell a burning smell, and smoke entered the cabin. i could not pull over as i was on a busy street. i put my han...
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Huntington Beach, CA
Tl contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that while attempting to start his vehicle on a cold morning, the defrost feature failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they diagnosed the failure as the heater core. ...
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cedarville, MI
2005 passat air conditioner failure, blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop for no reason and blow ambient temperature air. ** the dealer replaced various parts within the ac u...
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cedarville, MI
2005 passat air conditioner failure, blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop for no reason and blow ambient temperature air. ** the dealer replaced various parts within the ac u...
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cedarville, MI
2005 passat air conditioner failure, blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop for no reason and blow ambient temperature air. ** the dealer replaced various parts within the ac u...
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cedarville, MI
2005 passat air conditioner failure, blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop for no reason and blow ambient temperature air. ** the dealer replaced various parts within the ac u...
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Dallas, TX
2002 passat began thumping and lurching while in motion and while idling. check engine light came on. acceleration was abnormally slow. three inches of standing water appeared in right rear footwell. dealer informed me acceleration prob...
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Dallas, TX
2002 passat began thumping and lurching while in motion and while idling. check engine light came on. acceleration was abnormally slow. three inches of standing water appeared in right rear footwell. dealer informed me acceleration prob...
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Diego, CA
Sun visor w/homelink causes #5 fuse to blow. wires are shorting out inside the visor causing smoke. when fuse blows you loose climatronic ac, cruise control, auto dimming mirrors, and steering wheel controls.
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Diego, CA
Sun visor w/homelink causes #5 fuse to blow. wires are shorting out inside the visor causing smoke. when fuse blows you loose climatronic ac, cruise control, auto dimming mirrors, and steering wheel controls.
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Ocoee, FL
01/20/07 passat 3.6 had catastrophic engine failure while driving home. warning light came on display advise low oil pressure and to immediately stop the car. mileage on vehicle at time of failure 13,357. vehicle had to be towed to dealersh...
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Orlando, FL
No real warning--my wife was driving our passat and the engine stalled. attempts at restarting the vehicle failed. i am thankful that my wife was in a parking lot instead of a busy highway. the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealership...
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Jose, CA
While driving on the freeway, my 1999 vw passat's abs light lit up and the brake light flashing in the instrument cluster follow by 3 loud beeps. i later bring it to an auto mechanic shop and was told that my abs module does not work any mo...
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