The oil light came on while driving. When consumer checked the oil level it was down a quart of a quart of oil. A quart of oil was added. Oil light come back on and the engine stalled within seconds of restarting and driving the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated that the engine head shut and was damaged beyond repair. This occurred because of fuel pump failure. Prior to this incident at 58, 510 miles the oil light came on, a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure were found. The dealership couldn't find the cause of problem, but changed the oil.
1999 Volkswagen Passat fuel system complaints
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On 6/10/2004, I had my vw passat repaired at mitchell volkswagen, canton, ct, for rough idle and check engine light. Dealer found scan codes for cylinder #2 misfires and random/multiple misfires. Dealer replaced icm ignition control module and cleared fault. Then dealer attempted to set basic settings and a new problem was generated, throttle body would not adapt. I now have a continuous check engine light. Dealer did not explain why they tried to set the basic settings for the replacement of the icm. It is my understanding that if the basic settings are not performed correctly a malfunction to the throttle valve control can occur. The dealer told me the this problem may be self correcting. If it does correct itself, I need to replace the throttle body for approx. $500.00. I have spent more than $539.00 to have my icm replaced and now have a new problem. Now I am told "may require replacement of the throttle body to correct, will not cause vehicle to run rough, may cause surging at idle or slight hestitation on acceleration, part needs to be ordered. It may correct itself in 200 miles. The dealer said it's ok to drive the vehicle under these conditions (check engine light and hestitation and surging). I contacted vw customer service and they agree with the dealer. I think this is a manufucture's defect in design and you should not have to drive a vehicle with a check engine light with hestitation and possible surging, these are safety issues. The vw customer service would not give me someone else at vw to express my safety concerns.
Electrical problems from the start, melting of plastic, lights in the car working sporadically at best. Oil, drain, oil pump, camshaft,all blamed on lack of verifiable oil changes. Timing belt - let go on highway at 85000 miles (warranty for 1999 passat, 100,000 miles) blamed on oil changes. 82 days in shop steering goes during this time and I'm told I need an altenator [ 3rd one ] the story goes on and on......
The vehicle was on recall for the protective shield in the right rear wheel housing . The dealership would not honor the recall. *nlm *scc the dealer told the consumer they only get a few parts in the office a time.
The vehicle experienced the same symptoms as recall 01v157000 related to the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge would indicate that there was more fuel than what was actually in the tank which caused the vehicle to stall. Fuel sending unit had to be replaced. This vehicle was not covered under the recall due to the age and mileage on the vehicle. *ak *nlm
The dealership was unable to perform the recall for the filler neck recall 02 v 026 000 within a reasonable time frame. They were making appointments a month to 6 weeks in advance.*ak
The consumer was concerned about a recall which was found on the same type of vehicle he owns concerning the fuel system filler neck. *mr ph
My car has the exact same problem as described by your recall campain id#01v157000. Unfortunately, my car is not included in this recall.
Consumer had a flat tire while driving 70 MPH. , either tire or road hazard damaged fuel tank, and caused it to crack. Fuel tank was made of plastic.
The vehile experienced steering problems consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they tightened a loose clamp, the problem resurfaced 6 months later and now the warranty had expired, the consumers took the vehicle back to the dealer where they found a power steering fluid leak, the dealer replaced the entire rack and pinion. Nlm
Fuel pump replaced, now continual gas smell, 1 fuel inj. Replaced still gas smell, dealer has checked 4 more times since, no remedy, also no notification from vw on any of the recalls in place, 3 that you have listed.
Gas gauge sending unit has been replaced once. Malfunctioning again. Shows full tank when more than half empty. Brakes have never worked adequately. Dealer has inspected and says they are "normal". After inspection, worked better for a brief period.
Fuel gauge stopped working properly. It would not register a full tank of gas even when the tank was full. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit from the tank to correct the problem.
While driving, right rear tire blew out. The well lining between the tire and the fuel tank for cusion purpose was observed to be bended around the top portion of the tire. Pieces of tire hit fuel tank and caused a fuel leak which may have resulted in a fire. *ak( dot number: m3ta cxyx tire size: 15 )
Intermittently when decelerating vehicle stalls out and dies. Prior to this problem, vehicle was at dealer for repairs,and vehicle was running fine.
Gas tank ruptured. Nlm
Gas guage indicate there is gas in vehicle. But, vehicle would stop running due to an empty gas tank. Dealer has seen vehicle several times, and cannot find solution.
Gas tank ruptured.
While driving rear passenger tire blew out. Pieces from the tire hit the fuel tank and caused a major fuel leak which may have resulted in a fire. Please provide further information.
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