Following a heavy rain, entire floorboard wet with no evidence of overhead or side panel wetness. Water drained directly into car but not through door seals or windows. Drain plugs in undercarriage removed and water streamed out for approx. 10 minutes. Initial assessment by dealer indicates water damaged comfort module (controlling all powered components like windows, door locks, sunroof, cruise, seats, etc.) and transmission module and connectors. Over $4500 estimate (not finished to date). Source of leak not yet found by dealer.
2002 Volkswagen Passat body complaints
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Debris in cowl area can clog drain hole causing water to enter vehicle shorting out computer and wiring.
I currently own a 2002 volkswagen passat. In may 2006 after some heavy rain, I noticed some dampness and odor emanating from the passenger-side flooring of my vehicle. During the last two months, the leakage has dramatically increased. After a heavy rain I have seen as much as one inch of standing water in the rear footwell. I took it to a local vw dealership today, who suggested the problem was due to an after-market piece of radio equipment that was installed more than two years ago. After returning home and carefully examining all of the sunroof drainage hole, I have determined that the rear passenger side drain does not drain to its intended location. The water seeps through the rear door's casing/seal and into the floor. The leak has caused my undercarriage to rust and leak. Many other vw owners have experienced this same problem. The average cost to repair the damage is over $1000. Some consumers had electrical failures as the standing water occurs directly over electrical compartments. The defect is not under warranty from vw, regardless rf the age of the vehicle. Vw states this is a maintenance issue; however, this is not mentioned in any owner's manual, and it is not a part of any vw service plan.
Water leakage in 2002 passat 1.8t gls. After rain, water seeped in through faulty pollen filter housing. Fried engine cluster. After being returned, water continued to seep in. It corroded electrical wires and caused many problems. After 5+ dealer visits, no one was able to fix it until I personally stripped all carpeting and found the faulty wire. Dealer had told me filter housing was susceptible to water leakage, and yet he did no fix it...
1 - heavy rains - car parked outside in driveway - no flooding. Water leaked into 2002 vw passat passenger side rear foot well, via vent/air filter - 3 inches of standing water on the floor. 2 - carpeting saturated - due to insulation underneath, unable to dry without removing. Vehicle computer systems under same side carpeting all damaged - in need of replacement - dealership estimates repairs at over $2000. 3 - called vw customer care center - they said that because the car is out of warranty, they will give no consideration to helping with repair costs. Will contact insurance company and/or lawyer.
1) interior of car floods (3rd incident in 4 years)-first incident 11/2003 2) don't know what impact the pooling water has on integrity of vehicle 3) dealer claimed to have repaired problem.
Severe flood damage inside the rear passenger side foot well of my 2002 volkswagen passat. Flooding occurred after a moderate rain. Could find no blocked drains in the sun roof of the pollen filter.
Clogged drain,for sun roof,causes water build up on rt. Side floor of car,electronic module($800.00),not water proof,creates mixed signals-airbag fault have serviced-engine lubrication fault "stop engine"--there defect,they don't pay due to "water exclusion"-carpeting $1,400.00-"water exclusion!!!!!
2002 vw passat: water leakage into the car accumulating in the floor wells when it rains. No immediate cause determined. Windows all closed. Drains for sunroof open and clear. Happens repeatedly when raining.
We have a 2002 volkswagen passat station wagon. Several days ago, the air bag light came on steadily & the car was accelerating sluggishly. We took it into the dealership the following day. There was a crack in the pollen filter housing which had allowed rainwater to track into the passenger compartment, under the carpets. A number of key electronic modules are in this location, including the transmission control module and the comfort control module. These units had been destroyed by the pooling water and will have to be replaced. The dealership tells us that this has been a common problem with passats; further research on the internet reveals a large number of people who've had similar problems (see http://www.theautobahn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12789&page=1&pp=10). I believe that this is a serious defect with passats that carries risk to drivers and passengers of these cars.
Dt*: the contact stated the cowling drainage became filled will debris causing water to enter the transmission module. The vehicle lost partial power. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership cleaned the cowling drains, repaired the wiring and battery. Additionally, the brake booster, the transmission module and the carpeting were replaced.
During normal driving, my 2002 passat 1.8t has suffered damage to the engine shield twice in the last year. The shield comes loose or tears loose from its moorings and needed replacement. I do not drive off road or use excessive speed. My second appointment to replace the engine shield is october 13, 2005. At lithia volkswagen in reno, nevada.
I was driving my 2002 volkswagen passat when my engine light came on. I immediately pulled over. I was in new york at the time so I had the car towed to the nearest vw dealership, which was romano vw in fayetville, ny. I had did some research and found that the vw has a problem with the pollen housing filter. I asked the service manager omar to check the filter, which in return he stated it was fine. The problem was the oil pump, and the computer. I eventually found out that the computer failed do to a water leak on the passenger side of the car, which is where the computer is located. Romano vw said there was a water leak but it was not caused by the filter. I have been fighting with vw customer care and they keep denying my claim. I eventually had my car fixed and picked the car up and drove home. Once I got home the engine light came on again. I took the car to prestige vw in turnersville, nj and they stated that the problem is cause from the pollen housing filter. Vw customer care has still denied my claim. After doing more research it turns out the pollen housing filter is a major issue in the volkswagen, but vw themselves do not agree.
2002 volkswagen passat experiencing problems with passenger seat, door panels, glove compartment, radio equipment, buttons for the mirror equipment and the vehicle kept cutting off.*mr the consumer stated when the passenger seat went forward it would not stop, the heated seats burned the consumers children, however he did not state how many children. The vehicle could not be aligned. The door panels and arm rest were peeling. The headlights were always going out. The brakes squeaked. The battery, generator and ground wire were replaced due to vehicle stalling.
There were numerous problems with this vehicle. The filter and carpet on the back passenger side was replaced. The mlp light had come on and the dealer installed a new vacuum hose. The radio did not work, standing water was found in the back right side of the vehicle under the front seat, the pollen filter was clogged and the air pollen filter was cracked due to the factory, the back door locks refused to open and could not be opened from the inside or out, a bumping noise was heard coming from under the vehicle, the engine revved, the vehicle lurched forward and accelerated at rapid speed all while the brakes were pumped with no response. The vehicle hit a curb doing over 50 MPH all while pumping the brakes until it finally stopped 20-30 yards into a field damaging tires, rims and the bumper. *sc
Front end/engine protector has separated from vehicle while driving. *bf in both cases, the turn bolts on the left front and right side separated. A single central screw bolt at it's front then supported the air dam. The plastic around it finally tore under vibration and air pressure forces.
When it rains, my volkswagen passat 2002 station wagon floors get soaked and puddle. Had back to dealer 3 times over 1.5 years of ownership, had rugs replaced 2x, they said it was a filter seal that was bad. Problem has not been resolved.
The entire floor of the vehicle floods when it rains.cause/location of the leak is unknown.
The vehicle experienced a severe vibration.
The air dam that protects the transmission/engine bottom, only the front center bolt had been attached. The right and left bolts were not installed. Dam broke while moving and could get wedged under vehicle causing a potential accident.
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