2004 Volkswagen Passat lights problems

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · MD

2004 volkswagen passat. Consumer writes in regards to class action settlement against volkswagen, stating a series of issues such as oil sludge, engine malfunction issues, anti-freeze and coolant issues and ignition coil issues with volkswagens *tgw the consumer stated she learned there was a specific type of coolant that only be used for her model vehicle. She stated each summer she drove around with 2 containers of anti-freeze because the vehicle would consume so much anti-freeze. Also, the brake light bulbs were replaced.

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Lights · GA

The low-beam portion of my headlight bulbs on my 2004 vw beetle convertible seem to last only about six months. I've become an expert at replacing them. I drive three miles to work, so the lights are not lit an extraordinary number of hours/miles.

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 45,000 miles · NV

2004 vw passat tdi. Vw has a problem with their turn signal switch. The switch continues to open and close the circuit after the turn signal is in the off position. This is a problem with many of their models( jetta, passat both gas and diesel). The dealership service personnel are aware of the problem and are replacing the defective switch only if your have all your maintenance done at a authorized vw dealer. So if you don"t have all your oil changes and repairs done by a authorized v w dealer there is no assistance for replacement of this defective switch. This is a cost of $300.00 to the consumer. This sure is safety related and need to be recalled asap. This problem has caused fires under the instrument panel.

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 78,050 miles · NJ

2004 vw passat 4 sedan rear cigarette lighter and ash tray are not safely and functional installed well. Have the tendency to keep coming apart entirely exposing electrical wires leading to burn and electrical shock or popping or burning of wires. Have had the problem repaired on multiple occasions by dealer as well as by myself to further prevent the mishap since out of warranty. My children bump the cigarette lighter and it caused sparks and burning smell. I was able to repair the enclosure again for the 13th or so time and since it's not under warranty it's not covered. Children sit in the rear more than adults but there has been time where the adults have causd the same issue. It's that my 9 yr old son try to repair or put back in where the entire enclosure fell out again.

Filed Jan 25, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 63,000 miles · GA

Our 2004 passat's brake lights went out recently. There was no warning light or other process that told us the lights were out. We were almost in a car accident because the driver behind us didn't see our brake lights. After doing research I found that vw issued a recall for the brake light switch in 2007...but we never received such notice. I think this is a serious safety issue that should be communicated to the public.

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 55,999 miles · TX

Incident description = 2004 vw passat had been previously report several fuel consumptions problems at hoy fox vw and gas ended up leaking out of fuel tank and cause a spill in my garage and drive. Hazard was inhalation gas in a closed in area caused head aches/ nausea/dizziness/ for my family and I I have had mutiple problems with vehicle since then has broke down on me twice in less than 1 day's time. On 01 sep 08 my wife noticed and oil spot in driveway after I left to go out of town granted we have brand new home and the vw was only vehicle parked in that spot she could reach me because no service with my cell phone but I ended up broke down outside big spring ,tx the care was sluggish and leaking oil this time and on 03 sep08 in /texarkana after being in shop allday 2sep08 it broke down for a previous condition with ignition coils. Hoy foxvw not admitting that may have put the new oil filter to tight to cause to breakdown after having the oil change on 28aug08/29aug08 for other neglected maintenance. Please look into this matter I'm sure it's not just my vehicle they trying to assume because it just had went out warranty. The engine oil cooler was damaged and bursted when put on at hoy-fox vw by a vw technician after putting the oil filter on entirely to tight. Leaked in yard and I was not aware of it and the spilled out all over the ground at a high temperature vehicle (overheated) which make it hard for me stop while drive because of the slickness of mixture between the coolant and oil. Almost ran off the road but ended up shifting to neutral and letting coast over to median.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Lights · 11,000 miles · CO

Car parked front facing west appears to have caused the headlights to fog over on the inside. Dealer sold me a kit for approximately $15 and I was told to apply to the outside. That was when I realized it was on the inside and not the outside. I am retired and on a fixed income and now the dealer wants $250 per headlight plus labor to replace them.

Filed Feb 1, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · CA

1. New 2004 volkswagen passat, v6 sedan. Returned car several times under warranty for many types of repairs. Volkswagen unable to repair car. Both the dealer and volkswagen of america were made aware of the problems. 2. Several failures including but not limited to: excessive oil consumption, loss of power and acceleration, transmission problems, failure to start, malfunction indicator lamp constantly on, braking problems, climate control problems, and several electrical problems including failed brake lights. 3. Several attempts by volkswagen has failed to fix the problems. They are unwilling to resolve the problems adequately.

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Lights · IL

I received a recall notice regarding my 2004 vw passat (replacing the brake light switch). I had my repairs completed at an authorized vw service center in october 2007 and sent my form to vw for reimbursement. I received a call on 1/10/08 informing me that the deadline for the repair was 9/23/07. The recall letter I received was dated september 2007 and did not indicate that there was a deadline for the repair. The vw customer care center is saying that they will not reimburse me for this repair.

Filed Nov 9, 2007 · Lights · 28,000 miles · AZ · crash

Known issue "vibrating headlamp assembly", despite numerous repairs at dealership continues to vibrate causing repeated headlamp bulb failure. Especially dangerous when failure occurs while driving at night.