2000 Volkswagen Passat: check engine light

Filed Apr 11, 2013 · Electrical · 156,000 miles · NC

When my car has a problem there is a screen that will tell you what is wrong. When it gets more than 65 degrees outside the screen quits working, it goes blank. First time I had problems my car was over heating, it was beeping at me. I couldn't make out what it was saying on the screen. I had to pull over cuff my hands around the screen to see stop over heating. I looked at my dash saw that it was over heating. That happened twice off an on with in a few weeks. My dad an I fixed the problem with over heating. Another time was just recent my check engine light came on an once again couldn't read the screen. I cuffed my hands an was able to see emission check. I thought it was just me but when my car over heated I used google to search this screen problem. To check to see if it was on recall or anything,there is a lot of people with this issue.this is a major problem I think volkswagen should pay the $400 it takes to replace it. This is their product that is defected! Why should we have to pay for their problem, some point the lack of this working could hurt someone. I'm writing to make sure this gets fixed before someone gets seriously hurt.

Filed Jun 12, 2012 · Engine · 13,430 miles · CA

Check engine turned on. My car starts to lose power. There was a misfire at #2 cylinder according to the auto mechanic.. In a stopped position or when I turn car off, I smell something burning. Had new coil installed and did a road test. The car was still misfiring. Checked again, and all ignition coils needed to be replaced. In 01/2012, again, there was a misfire at the #2 cylinder. The burning smell returned. I had that repaired. In 05/2012, again, there was a misfire at the #3 cylinder. The burning smell returned. I had that repaired.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

In the last couple years my 2000 vw passat has a burning smell like a fire in the engine after driving a bit (I've noticed this particularly when the heater is on), has hesitated and jumped when I've tried to shift gears and accelerate, and a while ago the "check engine" light was going on when this hesitation occurred; although this light hasn't come on in the same situation lately, and the hesitation itself doesn't seem to be occurring as much as before. At any rate, I still get the burning smell and recently read that there is an investigation on this very make and model by the federal safety agency for said problems. My mechanic has been saying all along there is no problem, but perhaps he doesn't know of this investigation. What should I do?

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Acceleration · PA

My car keep surging when my foot is on the brake, my check engine light is not on.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Brakes · 82,978 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. While driving 50 MPH, the check engine and oil lights illuminated. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, it felt as if the rear tires were locking. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was computer chip failure with the ABS and the entire computer needed to be replaced. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 82,978.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 78 miles · RI · fire

Bought a vw passat used from private dealer~I owned the car for exactly 1 year, turbo failed ~ check engine light has been on since owning vehicle. Car has been diagnosed with oil sludge issues from previous owners. Just paid for turbo and two oil lines to be replaced. Vw of america stated they would take responsibility ~ never heard from them, I keep calling ~ check engine light has been on since day one ~ no one wants to help me on this quest to seek action. I owe 11,000.00 more on the vehicle car was smoking severely ~thought it was an undercarriage~but it is near the turbo line so it could be mistaken.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I have had my 2000 vw passat for a little over two years and it has been a money pit! I have had so many problems since a month or so after I bought my car. I bought the car from a private party, test drove the car, had it checked out by a mechanic, and I have put thousands of dollars into the car. I bought the car just before my senior year in high school thinking I made a wonderful choice, and I had to replace a new right side boot just after a month of owning the car. The check engine light/ABS/airbag kept coming on and beeping at me, and I had to buy a whole new brain to the car over $1500. I had to replace the timing belt way before the mile warranty, oil leaks which ruined some wires, new shocks/shock absorbers, now the window will go part way down, but will no longer go up... And my headlights are fogged up which I have noticed on all other 2000 passats...! Many things have gone wrong with this car. I am so frustrated with the car. I do not recommend a vw to anyone! I am going into the second year of college and have spent most of my savings on this piece of junk. I think after fixing a part of the car that it should run without any problems. Since I have put so much money into this car I cannot afford to get a reliable car. There is something seriously wrong with vw and the recalls! As far as I am concerned the whole car should be recalled!!!!

Filed May 9, 2007 · Engine, Tires · 78,000 miles · RI

Check engine light has been on since purchasing of car ~ electra auto sales was aware of this and noted this was their records they would be responsible. They have been given me the run around because of the faulty engine system. My daughter and I were subjected to almost being killed on the highway because of the car stalling and rough idliing ~ paul vargas owner of electra auto sales has not returned any called back . Ak

Filed Apr 25, 2007 · Engine · 51,971 miles · GA

Tl*contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. It was repaired on two occasions. The check engine light was always on, and when she accelerated the vehicle made an unusual noise. The mechanic stated that the failure was the air pump and fuse. The contact was concerned of the risk involved since the failure mileage was 51,971 miles. The current mileage was 75200.

Filed Mar 18, 2007 · Brakes · 11,750 miles · CA

My 2000 volkswagon passat has started reporting errors, including brake faults, ABS errors, check engine lights. I've taken it to mechanics and they are unable to find any problems. They simply reset the codes and send me on my way. A few hours of driving and the errors come back. All the errors are intermitent. It's incredibly frustrating. Others have experienced a similar problem and vw only says that our model year does not have significant issues to warrant a recall. There are hundreds of posts with these symptoms all over the internet. Please help.

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 73,000 miles · CA

The engine light has been on for a while. I had the catalytic converter replaced last year in 08/05 when it initially occurred. The problem went off. It came back on just yesterday 07/11/2006. The message says it is emission workshop. I have not taken it to a vw dealer, however, I suspect it is the same catalytic converter problem. Another problem I have had is the stop - brake fault message. The ABS light is on while the brake light is illuminating. I have taken my car to two different independent mechanics to check on the issues. They mentioned that the brake pads were all fine. And so was the fluid brake reservoir level. They were guessing it was electrical problem or ABS sensor problem.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Engine · 79,000 miles · NY

While driving my 2000 passat, the stop engine light came on to notify me that there was a problem with oil pressure. There was nothing prior to this warning that would have lead me to believe that there was a problem. No odd noises in the car and it was driving fine. I took the car to the dealer and was informed that the engine was totaled and it needed to be replaced at a cost of $7,000. I did find out that in august of 2004, vw of america issues a service notice to all the service departments that due to a malfunctioning fuel pump, oil sludge may build up in the engine, ultimately leading to engine failure. This was not sent to any of the vehicle owners. In the notice, vwoa said that they would extend the warranty of the car and replace the motor, only if there was proof that the oil was changed every 5000 miles. Because I have gaps in my oil changes with the dealer, they will not honor this extended warranty and are trying to charge me for the new motor. I've had the care in a number of times between august of 2004 and february 19, 2006 when the light came on and was never notified that there may be a problem. I asked the service manager at the dealer why I wasn't notified of this issue and he said that vwoa issues a number of service memos and was he to tell all of the customers everytime one was issued. Had I been notified that this might be the end result of the oil pump not being replaced in 2004, I wouldn't be in my current situation. I have read a number of web posts with people that have had similar problems with their local dealers and vwoa.