2000 Volkswagen Passat: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Engine · OR

2000 volkswagen passat. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle that die unexpectedly at various speeds *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has stalled while making turns across highways and entering freeways. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times where different components were replaced, but the stalling continued.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MD · fire

Heat shield caught fire while driving down the road. I had bought the car from carmax who had lied about the auto from the broken seatbelts forward on the day of sale. Vw dealership repaired auto after fire but another mishap with heatshield when it fell off and under the passenger front tire @ 65 mile per hr, while driving down turnpike. I was not injured thanks to a truck driver who assisted my navigation to the side of the road and cut off the shield so I could return home. The tie rod was damaged and had to be replaced, since the fire the car has never been the same and has been a hazard, stalling on a beltway, etc... No apparent reason for this was found on a diagnostic machine as it has been checked several times..it is when the emission light comes on and a bad sensor needs replaced or switch. But nothing fixes this car for long.

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 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 6, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,234 miles · NC

When the vehicle stopped at a stop sign or a traffic light, it stalled. *ak the problem was diagnosed as a secondary air injector valve. The vehicle experienced a rough idle. The valve was replaced, but the vehicle still idled rough. The check engine light was intermittent prior to repair. *sc

Filed Dec 14, 2003 · Acceleration · 27,962 miles · OH

Issues may all be related, could be vacuum problem. These problems are constant, occurring every day regardless of weather. 1. Engine revs in neutral, while creeping at lowest rpms and while stopped in drive. Rpms fluctuate every split second, 750-900 rpms. While pulling into garage, the revving often causes collision with objects in garage. 2. Also, engine almost stalls on takeoff immediately after cold start or hot restart. 3. Power-assist brakes fail in reverse immediately after engine start and backing out of parking slot. Dangerous situations have occurred. Dealer has checked at least three times, replaced parts, made adjustments. Within several blocks of leaving the dealership after repairs, all problems begin occurring again.

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Engine · MD

The vehicle started to make a noise, and then stalled.

Filed Dec 19, 2002 · Engine · WI

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

Filed Dec 16, 2002 · Electrical · 19,000 miles · CA

Nar 1/15/2003. The instrument cluster failed at a low mileage. The first sign of a problem was the air bag light which had come on and did so sporadically. The problem progressed to the tachometer and speedometer which began moving erratically, to the point the vehicle began stall. The instrument cluster failed again and the mechanic thought the problem was with the ignition. The problem continued and after performing a diagnostic there was a reading that there was a problem with the starter. As of now the problem has not been resolved.

Filed Nov 1, 2002 · Engine · MD

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

Filed Oct 26, 2002 · Engine · GA

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

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Engine · GA

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.