1992 Volkswagen Passat engine problems

17 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 44%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
11
Engine: gasoline
4
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Volkswagen Passat engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Volkswagen Passat engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Volkswagen Passat owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 2, 2003 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NC

Heat exchanger (core) leaked while driving, steaming up the vehicle interior to impair visibility. Hot coolant leaked into passenger's foot area. This is very similar to the already issued recall # 96v115000. My car is 1992 vw passat: [xxx]. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 4, 2000 · Engine · PA

The engine valves and timing belt failed while driving causing the vehicle to shut down.

Filed Mar 13, 2000 · Engine · PA

When it's cold vehicle will start fast and run well. But after car has been warmed up, parked and started again, it's hard to start. Then, when going down the street and slowing down, vehicle will stall. This is very unsafe. Vehicle has been repaired on several occasions, however continues to experience problems.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

Trunk latch broke.

Filed Jan 14, 2000 · Engine · VA

Vehicle is constantly overheating (6 times).

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Engine · FL

Engine overheating the dealer fixed the problem but it happend again. Yh

Filed Feb 17, 1999 · Engine · TN

According to the volkswagen's owners manual the timing belt must be replaced every 60,000 miles. The original timing belt broke around my 58,000 miles, causing extensive damage to cylinder housing, and vw paid a portion of the cost. My replacement timing belt broke at the 109000 mile mark; well before it's recomended replacement, and caused damage inside the cylinder housing. Vw refuses to pay any of the cost this defective part caused to my vehicle. They said I should have brought the vehicle in for services, and they would have checked the tension of the timing belt. However, there is no mention of it in the service manual. I maintained and had regular services performed on the vehicle at repair shops that was usually cheaper than going through the dealership.

Filed Nov 10, 1998 · Engine · PA

Timing belt failed causing damage to the engine valves.

Filed Aug 28, 1997 · Engine · MA

Timing belt snapped causing the cylinder head to blow and total engine shut down.

Filed Jun 26, 1997 · Engine · PA

Engine stalls.

Questions about the 1992 Volkswagen Passat engine

Does the 1992 Volkswagen Passat have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Volkswagen Passat, 44% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1992 Volkswagen Passat engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Volkswagen Passat engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volkswagen Passat have bad engine?

The Volkswagen Passat model years with the most engine complaints are 2003 (153 complaints), 2002 (148 complaints) and 2006 (130 complaints).