2002 Volkswagen Passat body problems

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Body, Engine · 200,000 miles · WA

When it rains the car gets flooded causing the whole wiring system through the car to get damage. The car will suddenly lose power and die as your driving. Seems to happen. When on highway most. The car will not start or crank. I've had to vacuum the floor boards and trunk, search for damaged wires, change relays as well as camshaft position sensor, and fuel pump.as well as sensors. Trying to get it running again. Also the transmission jerks very hard when trying to go into reverse and most of the time in slips out of gear within1or 2 seconds.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 122,000 miles · CO

While driving at 75mph or in city traffic I get an alarm warning that my driver's door is open. To shut the loud warning off, I must open and close the door while going 75mph or in traffic. Either I open the door while driving or pull over on the side of the highway with traffic, I find this very dangerous!!! This happens daily this is my second vw passat that the door latch has failed and was told this a common problem with volkswagens this should be a recall because of the dangers of having to open the door to reset the latch electrical switches that are defective!!!

Filed Mar 5, 2011 · Body, Electrical · VA

My complaint is more general in nature. I purchased a 2002 volkswagen passat in 2001. This was the first car I purchased brand new. As I think back over the time that I've had this vehicle and reading the complaints that have been logged in on this site, I can't help but think that volkswagen should offer some type of substantial "hardship" reimbursement besides repairs and such. In the time that I've had this vehicle, I've had the following incidents occur: 1. Have a control unit replaced (horn not working, unable to roll down windows, etc..) 2. Replace ignition coil (stop motor status light coming on as I'm driving in the midst of traffic) 3. Had undershield fall forward as I was driving on the state highway, pretty much scooping up potential debris from the roadway surface. 4. Damage to engine from oil sludge and oil pump replacement no less than three times. (stop motor light again) 5. Interior of car flooded and frozen over from sunroof flaw and electronics are affected... Just on merits of being able to provide proof of ownership of the vehicle and showing that these services were indeed rendered at a volkswagen authorized repair facility, I believe that at minimum, volkswagen should agree to reimburse all expenses, no questions asked. It's become clear that the quality of these vehicles was substantially sub-par and poorly designed all things considered. The car is currently in my parents driveway, as the last time the oil pump went caused so many issues that I ended up not being able to drive the car (live and work out of state now and registration expired the same month the pump went then couldn't afford insurance after repairs). To add insult to injury, I didn't receive the claim notice about fixing the sunroof issue until a year later, as it went to my old address and now it's too late to even file the claim. All I want is have a reliable car to operate without worrying about if I'm gonna have skip lunch because I spent all my money on repairs.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Body, Locks · 89,500 miles · CO · 1 injury

I was filling up my windshield washer fluid and was trying to put the cap back on my 2002 passat when the hood strut failed and the hood crashed down on my forearm, pinning my arm between the hood and car frame. I screamed out both in pain and not being able to pull my arm free and had someone rush over to me within seconds. However, the hood latch had engaged but would not release since the hood was not closed all the way, my arm blocking this from happening. The first gentleman tried to alleve the pressure on my arm, which had already started going numb, while he called out for someone else to come and help and bring a heavy metal bar to pry me out. The second gentleman came with a large wrench and was able to bend the frame enough for me to pull my arm out. Major indent of my forearm had me make an emergency room visit. Xrays showed nothing was broken though 1 week later I am still swollen and sore. About $1900 body damage to car, as well as at least $250 medical. My mechanic never had an issue with the hood strut, so this incident came as a total surprise to him. He has ordered a replacement strut to be installed tommorow.

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Body · 135,000 miles · NC

During heavy rains, water entered the vehicle through the sunroof, which was properly closed and latched. Owner did not know that water infiltration had occurred. Upon driving the car after the storm, multiple warnings appeared. Car shuttered and would not shift gears. Eventually car shifted into drive. Took car to service station, which diagnosed that water had entered vehicle and pooled in passenger floorboard. Transmission module located beneath passenger floorboard flooded and failed. Transmission module and related components had to be replaced. We contacted manufacturer of vehicle and were told this was not a known problem, but information obtained by our insurance company indicates otherwise.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 15,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair and was informed that other repairs were also needed. Prior to the recall being issued, the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms stated in the recall. The vehicle is currently at the dealer to have the motor mount and cv boot repaired. In addition, there is a rubber component that needs to be repaired. The contact would like to know why she began experiencing so many issues with her vehicle at 15,000 miles. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 44,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2008 · Body · 7,000 miles · VA

On or about 2002 I have been complaining to volkswagen about my 2002 volkswagen passat. Whenever it rain the back floor on the passenger side of my car have water in it. While my car was under warranty I carried my car into the volkswagen dealership to have them fix the problem and they never fixed my car. When my warranty ran out I still complained to the dealership and to customer service at volkswagen and nothing was done. I also told volkswagen customer service that I believed that volkswagen had sold me a lemon but volkswagen customer service would not do anything about the problem. Year 2007 volkswagen USA sent me a recall notice about the problem with the sun roof on my 2002 volkswagen passat, they (volkswagen) stated that a recall on the sun roof had been recalled, and to take it to a volkswagen dealer for repairs. I took my car to the dealer for the recall and I am still having problem with my car. As of now I have rust damage on the floor of my car and I believe that volkswagen USA should do something about this problem that I have had since 2002, and I am still having since volkswagen USA did the recall. I have repeatedly called volkswagen customer service and they won't do anything about this problem. I am hoping and praying that this message is read by someone who will take the time out of there busy day and help me with this problem. If I decide to sell me car the problem won't go away some person who ever it is will end up with the same problem that I have had since 2002 and that's not right. I believe that volkswagen USA should be held liable and responsible for this problem not just to sell this car and pass the problem on to some innocent person who might end up buying this car. Please help me volkswagen recall on this car was october 2007.

Filed Jan 17, 2008 · Body · 39,900 miles · CA

After heavy rainfall, water filled the passenger floor well. I vacuumed out the water and moved vehicle on a surface that is sloped and another 3 gallons of water came through the front passenger kick panel where there are electrical components. In total, there was 7 gallons of water. Now all the service lights comes and remains on.

Filed Sep 14, 2007 · Body, Transmission · 45,540 miles · TX

2002 passat began thumping and lurching while in motion and while idling. Check engine light came on. Acceleration was abnormally slow. Three inches of standing water appeared in right rear footwell. Dealer informed me acceleration problem was due to water in TCM. Tcm short circuited and then powertrain dropped. Water damage was due to leaking pollen filter seal, which was subject to p9 recall. Car was past warranty on time, but not miles. They fixed pollen filter seal and told me they couldn't do anything about the $4,000-$5000 damage from the leaking water. The car is not safe to drive. My car is parked outside. We had several rainy days in the week before the problem. The service manager suggested I must have left the window open. I contacted vw corp and they suggested I take it to a dealer for repair at my own expense.

Filed Jun 4, 2007 · Body · 52,000 miles · PA

When it rains water leaks into the car under the passenger dash over electrical components for the car.