Nar 3-10-03 with the consumer vehicle having less than 7000 miles, many problems occurred, the front and rear windows froze from the inside, the vehicle began to stall, the ignition coil needed to be replaced, the glove compartment flooded when it rained or snowed, also the carpets and pollen filter were damaged due to the flood. The consumers was very disappointed and suggested that a full refund be given or have volvo to give them a new 2003 passat, equally equipped as the 2002 at the same purchase price. *cb
2002 Volkswagen Passat suspension complaints
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There was no parts available to perform the recall regarding the spring coils.
While driving 3 ignition coils failed causing the vehicle to make a backfire noise and the vehicle shakes violently. Please provide any additional information. Ts
While driving vehicle, consumer states the vehicle started to shake, and engine suddenly shut off. The vehicle was towed to volkswagen dealer whom stated the engine coils were defective. Please provide any further information. Ph
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the ignition coil system. Also while driving the vehicle the vehicle stall and died. Dealer was contacted and stated that the coil package had a problem and they have knowledge of it but there is nothing they can do more then replace the one that is bad.ts
Volkswagen has knowingly installed defective coil packs on 2002 1.8l engines. All 4 of mine blew, and they replaced them with the same type and re-flashed the ecu to retard timing and dwell. This is a known and serious problem that should warrant a recall. Dt
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