1999 Volkswagen Passat: engine failure

Filed Dec 29, 2006 · Engine · 105,532 miles · CT

99 vw passat's oil pump failed. **cc the engine seized while the consumer was driving. Three oil pump had been replaced prior to this failure. The consumer indicated that vw is aware of problem with oil sludge in vw's but refuses to replace the engine because the vehicle has 105000 miles.

Filed Dec 15, 2006 · Airbags, Engine · CT

1999 passat engine seized due to a oil pump failure. *ts the consumer had the oil leak repaired on 5 different occasions. The consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as a faulty drive shaft, right cv joint, the glove compartment latch, the control knob for the side view mirrors, the heater control unit, engine control unit, water pump seal rings, a power steering leak which was had to be fixed twice, the coolant pump, o-rings and the oil pump and pump rod bearings. There is a noise coming from the rear right wheel, oil is leaking from the valve covers.

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Engine · 77,000 miles · MD

I am writing about engine failure regarding a 1999 volkswagen passat 1.8t. I purchased the car in 2003 at 29,000 miles and the car currently has around 77,000. Volkswagen has an extended warranty that states (to some degree) that if the engine fails due to sludge and is under 80,000 miles the owner will be able to have their engine replaced, 'if' they have records of all oil changes (of not more than 5,000 miles). My complaint is this, I do not have all the records since one of the locations that I went to no longer has a record of oil changes due to a computer malfunction. Additionally, when I called volkswagen's 'customer advocate' they indicated that the decision is really up to the area service manager who can arbitrarily decide to repair or not repair the vehicle. Thus, my complaint is that volkswagen knows that their engine has a problem and will not fix it. I have asked to have them send me a copy of their warranty indicating this, but wanted to lodge a complaint against the company for the 1999 volkswagen passat 1.8t with the hopes of an investigation into the engine and whether it is faulty. Thank you.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Engine · 32,000 miles · TX

1.car was due for 30k maint. And check engine light came on, called dealer, was told appointment unavailable for two weeks. Was told car was ok to drive. 2.day before appointment engine seized while driving, car was towed in, determined engine seized due to slippage of internal timing chain. This was caused by tensioner cam loosening because oil pressure dropped from lack of oil in the engine. Oil was sludgy and burned.*ak 3.vw service manager at dealer was rude from the get go, vw refused to honor reciepts of oil change from a quick lube and warranty claim was denied by vwoa. They stated the auto had not been maintained properly. The car had 32000k miles on it. I have been attempting to have my car fixed since 2001 and my claim has been continually denied by vwoa.

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Engine · 91,000 miles · MI

Timing belt failure caused a catastrophic engine failure. No warning is described in owners manual or maintenance schedule. Engine failed at 91000 miles during highway driving, required some immediate action to avoid an accident.