The malfunction indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 5/24/2003, and the temperature sensor was replaced. Six days later light the illuminated again.*ak the volkswagen headquarters did pay for the hose when the malfunction indicator light illuminated at approx. 24,000 miles. *ph
2000 Volkswagen Passat engine complaints
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I purchased a new 2000 passat in feb. Of 2000. On nov. 5, 2001 the engine light came on, the dash displayed emission workshop.the sysmptoms were a jolting when placing the car into any gear and the car losing power for several seconds while driving.I took it in and found out the "engine control module" needed replacment & the "mass air flow sensor" needed to be replaced and it was fixed at no charge. Then, on dec. 23, 2002 I had the same symptoms and took it in and had topay $161.00 to replace the "vaccum line to manifold". Now yesterday april 28,2003 I had the same symptoms and found out the "mass air flow sensor" needs to be replaced for the seoncd time and the dealer will only pay 50% and they will stand behind their decision because they feel it's more then fair. The dealer has told me that it is very rare for this problem to happen. Well it has already happened 3 times in the 3 years I have owned it and they are unable to give me an answer to why this happens. I would like to know how may complaints you have received on case number:748685. I feel like I purchased a lemon and will be dealing with this same problem over and over. I will never purchase or recommend a volkswagen to anyone.
The vehicle started to make a noise, and then stalled.
I drive a 2000 volkswagon passat glx 4motion. I have felt that I got a bad car since very early on in my lease (I now have 8 months left). On this particular occaision, I had a severe oil leak. The dealer informed me that there was a hole in my oil pan that must have been caused by a rock (I don't recall feeling anything hit the car hard enough to put a hole in anything). I was told that this was not a warranteed item, rather normal wear and tear. I have owned 5 other cars and never had this problem. I also noticed that the car was shaking when the breaks are applied. I was told by the dealer that this is due to warped rotors. I only have 20,000 miles on the vehicle and have never heard of any kind of break problems with that few miles. I was also told that is not covered by warrantee either, again, normal wear and tear. The other 5 cars that I owned easily had over 20,000 miles on them and never had a problem with brake rotors. This seems to be a trend with this vehicle. Early on in my lease, I had multiple problems with my car not starting. Each time it was due to carbon buildup on my spark plugs. The first time it happened there was only 2,000 miles on the car and the dealer had the nerve to tell me that spark plugs were standard maintenenance items and I must not be taking care of my car properly. 2 years later, there was an emission controls recall which fixed this problem, which the dealer initially called driver error, not a vehicle problem.
There are four oil packets located into her vehicle. Causing the vehicle to stall and the engine light appear on the dashboard. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Vehicle check engine light and emissions workshop indicator have been coming on 2-3 minutes after start up. Vehicle taken in for 40,000 mile service and check engine light diagnostic. Visit # 1) replaced oxygen sensor on emissions system. Check engine light back on next day. Visit # 2)reset check engine light. Check engine light back on next day. Scheduled appointment for full diagnostic next week. Visit #3) replaced vacuum lines, thought 40,000 mile service was stressing older parts. Check engine light on next day. Visit # 4) reset check engine light. Check engine light on next day. Scheduled another full diagnostic. Visit # 5) ordered and replaced secondary air pump, left vehicle overnight. Check engine light on at pick up. No alternate transportation available, agreed to return vehicle next day. Visit # 6) replaced relay for secondary air pump. Plan to return vehicle to me after 3 more days. Hoping 6th repair attempt is successful (11/22/02) dt
Engine occassionally stalls when shifting from a gear into neutral (for the purpose of braking). Today it happened 3 times stopping at stop lights, and 2 times in parking lots. This has been happening, often, all week (once at highway speeds, slowing for an exit ramp - engine stalls, power steering and braking goes out, not good). This problem was 'fixed' at around 40k miles when a 'waste solenoid gate' and a 'turbo valve' were replaced at the dealership over 3 separate visits. The stalling was gone for about 6000 miles, but now it has returned. This may be connected with the 'check engine light' which was on at that time, and has flashed on recently. I'm planning on taking it to a local vw shop soon to get thier opinion. Dt
The belly pan became dislodged from the front undercarriage as I accelerated onto a major highway. When I stopped for assistance at the nearest gas station. The two mechanics on duty told me that they had seen eight similar instances that week, all involving volkswagens. To my knowledge, I hadn't ran into any curbs or belgian blocks with the front of my car recently. I believe that all the screws/bolts that had held up the pan had falllen out over time. Three days later, I took the car to a vw dealer, because only a dealer had the right fasteners to secure the pan. They told me that the pan was scraped in the front, that I must have hit something for the pan to fall off. I disagree I think the screws fell out over time. The mechanics had the opinion that the design of the screws/bolts is flawed, since they had seen this situation happen on so many recent model vws. I'd like to know if there is a trend of vw belly pans coming loose over time. I was told that the belly pan serves to deaden road noise. Isn't it purpose also to protect the uindercarriage? If so, it should be able to withstand scraping up against curbs or survivng assault from other regular road debris. The fact that the belly pan may fall off without warning at any time is a dangerous situation. Dt
I bought my 2000 volkswagen passat from georgia auto square in athens, ga. It was brand new with no miles. I have had all service requirements & recommendations done at this dealer. My car hesitates & loses power when trying to pass other cars on two lane roads, accelerating onto the expressway or accelerating while on the expressway. I have taken my car to the dealer one hour away six to seven times over a year (not including the times it was in for routine maintenance). They have kept my car over 50 days trying to find the problem, which they claim, is a wet air filter. They told once that they had to remove the snow guard, which worked with other cars experiencing this problem (obviously I am not the only one). This seems bizarre since it doesn't appear to be weather related. How does water get into an air filter (if that in fact is the problem) and why after all this time haven't they been able remedy it? I have had numerous close calls involving my family & other drivers unfortunate enough to be near me during these power failures. Being in several life threatening situations after being assured that my car was fixed, their service manager apologized for "my inconvenience". Three weeks ago while driving to a funeral, my car stalled while merging at I-985 & I-85. After suddenly losing power & terrifying me and the driver behind me, who saw that I experiencing trouble, the car finally started jerking, let out a billow of smoke & finally (and thankfully) caught & drove on. I have been forced to drive a nissan with 240,000 miles on it while I pay for a volkswagen with a little over 40,000 miles, which once again sits at the dealer's. This time he has had it for over a week (test driving, yet again) the car I am paying for. He has admitted previous times experiencing the exact problems I reported while driving the vehicle. Yet, the dealer and the volkswagen rep continue to exercise reckless disregard for my life, my family's lives, and others on the road. Dt
Secondary air injection pump used for ignition has failed. When starting vehicle it makes a loud wining noise. Hard part replaced 3 times, but problem reoccurred.
Consumer stated the driver side headlamp did not illuminate the road properly, consumer was informed that the headlamp was operating as designed.
The engine starts to stall when you accelerate at higher speeds. Every time taken to the dealer, he says the air filter is soaked w/water. He has no explaination. Finally admitted that there are "several" cars throughout the country w/this problem. His last solution (from vw) was to remove the snow grill (which makes no sense & did not correct the problem). It is terrifying to try & pass a car on a 2 lane road or in the middle of a 5 lane expressway & have your car start to stall . The airbag default light has also come on twice. Please help.
Every passat owner I have talked to (5) indicated this part had failed. Recall? No safety defect listed.
Car wouldn't start, towed to dealer, was told it was a carbon buildup on the valves. Solution oil change, tune up, change thermostat, fuel cleaner. Cost $946 not covered under waranty.
Emissions workshop light comes on, then engine check lamp shows on dash. Dealer replaced air pump, said that a hose was loose and never found the problem. Vw of america was contacted along with the customer service rep at the dealer. We had to trade the car becauce the problem could not be repaired. I have not contacted an attorney at this time. Why is vw allowed to sell cars that they cannot repair? I would like to be compensated for our financial loss as well as for our time and trouble.
Vehicle has stalled numerous times at any speed. Vehicle taken to dealer every time vehicle stalled, could not remedy problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Oil pan was designed without a protective cover, and has on two occasions became punctured, causing a major oil leak.*ak
Check engine light keeps coming on along with emissions workshop lights; gas tank, vacumn pump and sensors all replaced but still this problem continues.
The engine uses too much oil prior to the recommended regular service changes, the vehicle has had 3 oil changes. Nlm
Deadly fault at low MPH, low RPM, emergency or lane change situation! No safety defect listed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The vehicle has had three failures of the mass airflow sensor since it was purchased. In each instance the failure occurred while accelerating onto a freeway. Each failure resulted in a severe loss of power for several seconds that could have resulted in an accident. The dealer has only replaced the mass airflow sensor with no other cause found reported for the previous failures.
The problem resulted in engine shut down without warning. Potential for catastrophic failure. Technicians worked for nearly two weeks - problem not resolved.
Would be pulling out of parking lot or driveway when vehicle would stall out. This problem has happened at least 4 other times. Contacted dealer and informed use different fuel which did not work.
Consumer states vehicle shakes when idle at a light, consumer states vehicle has been in for service many times and the problem contiues to exist, possibly engine related.
While traveling engine check indicator would flash, and soon after vehicle would stall. Dealer has been notifed. Please provide further information.
I had to replace 2 oil pans within a week apart due to small hole in pan. They told me it was from driver error but I know I did not go over anything to make hole. I was willing to concede first time as I could not remember if I had indeed maybe hit something but a week later it happened again and I had been extremely careful. The hole happened to be in the exact same spot as before. They gave me very hard time and would not allow me to take both oil pans with me so I could investigate. I bought car from checkered flag in virginia beach but live in texas and these events occurred here in tx. I went to autobahn vw in fort worth,tx for repairs. Please help.
Vehicle failed to start.
Car wouldn't start. When brought to the dealership, we were told that there was a design defect in the v6 model passat engines. They are not properly burning any of the u>s> available gasolines, which is causing a carbon build-up on the valves. This will be an ongoing problem with the vehicle. Their solution is to adjust the engine so it burns hotter and this might allieviate the problem. They are also supplying dealers with a machine to clean the carbon off the valves, but these machines are not available at this time.
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