2000 Volkswagen Passat: engine failure

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Engine · 100,300 miles · NY

2000 vw passat 1.8t engine failure due to sludge build up.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · FL

1. My 2000 vw passat 1.8t automatic reached 130k miles. 2. There is a failure in whatever component stabilizes the steering wheel at idle when the car is in drive or reverse. The problem does not in occur when at idle in neutral. The exact symptoms of the problem are a very strong vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel and the entire cabin. The only fix has been to put the car in neutral when at the stop sign/light. 3. Corrective actions that have been taken so far are new engine mounts, new transmission mounts, new transmission stabilizer bar, and verifying the drive belt is tight enough. Vw is well aware of the problem, because it is a common problem that occurs in b5 & b5.5 model automatic passats. There are some reports of passats with low mileage that have this problem. The vw corporation does not have a solution. People have literally traded in their passats, because they can't fix the problem. My stand is that there is no way that a car company this size doesn't have a clue as to what causes this problem and how to fix it. I refuse to subscribe to the notion that I have to buy another car when this problem occurs.

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Engine · 52,000 miles · FL

2000 passat -oil pressure light and a big stop light came on with no prior warnings or anything wrong. Immediately turned off. Waited about 1 hour then drove 1 mile home. Next day had it towed to dealership for diagnosis. Was told by vw mechanic he was not supposed to tell me but my engine was blown due to oil sludge in the engine which was a "known problem" with this year. Wanted $9500 to replace engine (only 52k miles) I still owed $7500 on the car. Replaced engine at another garage for $5400 then had to replace turbo for $2000. Oil is now leaking and they do not know what the problem is. Called vw. They said they would be glad to pay for a replacement engine if I could produce every oil change receipt. The garage where I got my oil changed only keeps records in the computer for 6 months then they are put in boxes in storage. Vw basically said "too bad". I have had 2 jettas and now this passat. I will not buy another vw product. I had no problems with the jettas. If they have "known problems" why are they not recalls? Vw could not answer this question.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Engine · NY

Turbo started sucking up oil, eventually leading to engine failure.

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Engine · MI

2000 passat oil sludge build up caused engine to fail. *ts while driving the oil indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who explained that the oil pressure was low, but close to manufacturers specifications. The oil pump, pvc system, and turbo tubes were replaced. Less than three months later the consume started hearing a rumbling noise which seemed to be coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken back to the service dealer where id was determined that he noise was probably rod knock and the remedy was to replaced the engine. The consumer feels that vw should be responsibly fro replacing the engine because they were aware that the oil filter was too small.

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.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Engine · 82,000 miles · MD

I have a 2000 vw passat gls sedan (automatic) 1.8t engine. I have taken the car to service every 5k miles to vw and then to a reputable mechanic (have all the service records). It is currently at 82,000 miles. 2 months ago the car stalled on the road. The oil check light had been on for awhile. I had called vw regarding the sensor light and they said that it is only a sensor problem, and not worry about it. After investigation, the car is in need of a new engine. Cam shafts 3 and 4 were dry and not receiving oil. I submitted the car to vw to claim under the 10 year/100k mile powertrain warranty. After 2 months of investigations, vw USA has denied my claim and states that this is due to poor maintenance. The mechanic shop I take my car to is very reputable. My family and friends have and continue to go to this shop and have never had a problem. I am in the stages of legal action against vw USA.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 44,578 miles · IL

Complete engine failure check oil pressure light appeared at 38000 miles; brought to vw dealer - told that the sensor light was stuck on car is taken to vw dealer at 40444 for 40000 mile maintenance check oil pressure light appears at 44578 miles; car taken to another dealer and dealer claims engine is total loss.