1993 Volkswagen Passat problems

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Engine · 103,000 miles · CO

Heater core bad in 1993 vw glx, very common in my experience.

Filed Jul 31, 2007 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the fuel leaks at the end of the hose and he smelled gas. The vehicle did not run as effectively when the fuel began leaking. The failure occurred while driving 35 MPH. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Seat belts · PA

Front seat belts fail to power, must use emergency belts.

Filed Jun 5, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 95,400 miles · FL

Fuel leakage in the engine compartment and noisy fan motor shaft. Found two recalls referring to these two problems. Never received recall letters from manufacturer.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Engine · TX

Faulty heater cores/heater exchangers located behind the dashboard is a pervasive problem. Heater core leaked. *bf anti freeze leaked into the passenger compartment around the feet of the passenger. The consumer found that this was a common problem. Recall# 98v295000.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Engine · 88,000 miles · NY

Turn on air conditioner, or heater, and a steam of antifreeze coats windshield, and it gets completely fogged over to the point where I cannot see. Has occurred numerous times. 1993, passat glx. Vr6.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Visibility · 88,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

Vehicle was at a complete stop when steam started coming through the air vents and the windows fogged up. Hot anti freeze leaked in and scorched the driver's feet. This occurred because the heater core came apart at the seam. *ak

Filed Apr 6, 2004 · Transmission · CA

While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced. The problem still occurs.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Visibility · 107,387 miles · WA

Letter concerning the manner in which volkswagen choose to handle a recent failure on the consumers vehicle. (nar) *ph while driving the consumer vehicle heater core exploded.

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Visibility · 107,387 miles · WA

While driving at roughly 25 MPH, heater core failed. Interior of vehicle immediately began filling with foul smelling dense smoke, and windows became coated with a film. Driver quickly pulled off the road, which fortunately was easy as we were in a residential neighborhood. Driver and passengers believed the engine was on fire, as the true cause of the failure was not immediately known. We quickly evacuated all 4 passengers, including a 5 year old child who was strapped in a car seat. This was a terrifying experience. We had exited a busy freeway less than 1 minute before. If this failure had occurred while we were still on the freeway, we may not have been able to pull off the road safely prior to the driver's vision being completely impaired. This could have proved disastrous. After the issue was identified, and we began to do some research, we were very upset to find that this appears to be a recurring problem with our vehicle. We were also stunned to read the complaint summaries on the federal safety agency site which noted that some drivers/passengers were injured by hot steam/coolant leaking into the passenger compartment. It is amazing that a technical service bulletin or recall has not yet been issued for this problem. As of the time this complaint is being filed, we are also drafting a letter to volkswagen to urge them to address this failure. A failure that can cause total loss of visibility in a brief period of time, and therefore loss of control of a vehicle, should be considered extremely serious. We strongly urge the federal safety agency to take appropriate measures to ensure that this failure is addressed.