Gasoline is leaking from under the passenger rear side of my 2000 volkswagen passat gls v6; the gasoline is dripping from the heat shield in front of the rear tire. Note that the fuel door / filler neck is on that side. See the excerpt (following) from http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2000/volkswagen/passat/fuel+system complaint number: 10280791: similar to other reports, there is apparently a common defect with older vw passats (mine is a 2000) fuel lines leaking gas when pressurized by the fuel pump. The gas leak occurs in the rubber fuel line near the gas tank and filter. The leak was visible in front of the rear wheel on the passenger side. Mechanics, including the dealer have trouble locating the leak since it appears to be intermittent and only when the car is first started for a minute or so. The leak is significant and typically involves about a cup of gas. It is a fire hazard that should be part of a recall, but apparently is not. This problem seems to be related to the following recall for volkswagens equipped with the 1.8t (turbo) motor or 4motion (awd): 2000 volkswagen passat recall id from the federal safety agency: 08v156000.
2000 Volkswagen Passat: fuel pump failure
5 of the 507 complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Similar to other reports, there is apparently a common defect with older vw passats (mine is a 2000) fuel lines leaking gas when pressurized by the fuel pump. The gas leak occurs in the rubber fuel line near the gas tank and filter. The leak was visible in front of the rear wheel on the passenger side. Mechanics, including the dealer have trouble locating the leak since it appears to be intermittent and only when the car is first started for a minute or so. The leak is significant and typically involves about a cup of gas. It is a fire hazard that should be part of a recall, but apparently is not since the dealer charged me for the diagnosis and repair.
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.
After the dealership performed the fuel sending recall 01v157000 repairs the fuel gauge failed to work. The fuel gauge was working prior to having repairs done. Dealership indicated that the fuel pump was causing the fuel gauge not to work.
2000 vw passat 4 motion ran out of gas while gauge showed fuel. Upon checking I discovered there was a safety recall for this problem issued oct. 2001. I took the car to the dealership and they attempted to fix the problem but when I got the car back the gauge did not work at all. I took it back immediately and they said I would have to bring it back another time after they called tech support. When I took it back they said it needed a fuel pump (the fuel pump has a fuel sending unit built in). The recall stated that there are 3 sending units in the tank and any one of them can give trouble. The dealership is refusing to do any more work under the recall. I have called the vw customer relations dept but they refuse to help me. What can I do? Can you help me? The dealership is pete moore vw pensacola fl.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. These vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. In addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8t engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion/all wheel drive only) that can leak due to fracture.
- Risk
- A heat shield that may contact the exhaust system can result in a vehicle fire. In addition, a fuel leak from a fuel line or fuel tank ventilation valve, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8t engines with a precautionary software update. Dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8t vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on 4motion/all wheel drive vehicles, and replace components if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2008. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 08V156000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. Owner notification began june 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 02V026000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Sulfur in fuel interacts with certain additives found in widely available gasoline causing sulfur to become deposited on the contact points of three fuel sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. This could cause the fuel gauge to read full while the fuel tank may not in fact be full or could be empty.
- Risk
- Running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank lead to safety problems.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing fuel level sending units and replace them with fuel level sending units using a new alloy composed of gold, silver, and a small amount of nickel, which will not chemically react with sulfur. Vw/audi will also call back vehicles that were repaired under a previous recall last june in order to install the updated fuel sending units the federal safety agency 00v137/audi lb). Owner notification began may 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1‑866‑892‑2834.
Recall number 01V157000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
5 of 507 owner complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
ABS 181Ball joint 44Check engine light 28Fire or smoke 23Stalling 16Brake failure 15Fuel gauge 14Fuel leak 14Won't start 9Engine failure 8Power windows 8Hesitation 7Loss of power 7Airbag light 6Headlights 6Fuel smell 5Tire blowout 5
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