2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · WA

Fuel leaking from fitting on top of tank near fuel level sending unit.

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NC

Didnt explain fully the first time, so here goes. My vw has engine failure, vw had a lawsuit against them some years back because of a engine sludge problem. The engine ran hot because it was a turbo powered engine, plus not having enough oil to keep it cool. Causing the oil to breakdown and make sludge which clogged up the oil pump and starved the engine of oil leading to engine failure. This is what im experencing right now, I have engine failure due to sludge. Vw lost that lawsuit and still wont acknowledge the design flaw, im still making payments on my car, it ran perfect. All maintenance records are documented, the car is in almost perfect condition for a 2002. I want vw to fix what they created, I dont have 3000 dollars to buy an engine for it. Its not my design! I was driving down atlantic ave in raleigh nc going 45 MPH when my engine died, had to push my car out of traffic into a nearby parking lot.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NC

Engine failure, car was driving perfect no problems. All of a sudden it starts vibrating and shaking out of control. Called my mechanic he told me to bring it by, I started on my way to drive to the shop so he could take a look. Car died 1 mile from shop while I was driving in traffic. I was going 45mph wgen it failed, I had to get out the car push it out of traffic by myself. A vw passat wagon! Heavy? Yes very much so. Got it towed my mechanic looked at it and said it wasnt gettin enough oil.

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Brakes · 235,000 miles · IL

Motor vehicle light: ABS brake light on. Mechanics tell me these computer are always defective. Repair cost 750.00. Mileage 235,000. Lots of costly repairs. Light cannot be reset so I have to pay the above amount to fix it and be able to resell it. This ABS has barely been used. Company should fix it [xxx]/ [xxx]@aol.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 96,000 miles · WA · crash

I was driving up somewhat of a hill and had to slow down due to a bit of traffic flow. I had realized I was a little closer than I thought so I braked a little harder than usual. My brakes were grabbing on tightly to the ground like they should but then seemed to have given out at the last couple seconds. My car hit the car in front of me, resulting in both my front airbags going off. The airbag on the passenger side and swung out and hit my right hand, resulting in some minor burns and scrapes. I then started going backwards after the car in front of me was hit. I hit my brakes to stop my car from rolling and there was nothing. My car would not let me brake. So I went to put the car in park, and then the car would not park. Finally the car stopped rolling backwards and we went to go move the car out of the street about 5 minutes later. The car wouldn't move at this point, so I had to take the car out of park and put it in neutral. The brakes are working fine now for the most part and there had been no previous brake problems. There was never a light indicator that said that my brakes needed to be checked nor had they felt different.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Brakes · 151,000 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat wagon. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The emergency brake was engaged in order to slow down; however, the vehicle then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Tires · 103,000 miles · NJ

Left rear tire completely separated at the sidewalls , leaving 2 rubber rings at each side of the rim, 3 inch wide. Car was going 65 MPH with no load, except driver. No prior problems or visible cracking. Air pressure was checked before trip and found in compliance with car spec.