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.
1993 Volkswagen Passat: engine stalls while driving
9 of the 68 complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Passat describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
The power windows operate by themselves-need to pull fuse to stop this, but then they are not operable at all--this could be extremely dangerous in terms of escape from vehicle, and is very inconvenient from a ventilation stand point. The engine stalls when cornering and braking, creating very dangerous situations. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760759
Timing belt failed causing the vehicle to stall out in heavy traffic and destroyed all the valves. Nlm
While driving on the highway vehicle stalled unexpectedly due a defective timing belt and ruined engine compartment. Please provide further information.
Ignition system failed causing engine to stall during motion.
Ignition system failed causing engine to stall during motion.
Ignition system failed causing engine to stall during motion.
Vehicle will stall without warning while driving, in for repair 4 times. Tt
The vehicle stalls while driving for no apparent reason. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
- Risk
- A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. A stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.
Recall number 95V178000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Volkswagen Passat stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1993 Volkswagen Passat?
9 of 68 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Passat (13%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Volkswagen Passat?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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