2005 Volkswagen Passat transmission complaints

Filed Jan 9, 2009 · Transmission · NV

2004-2005 passat tdi w/ bhw engine code. The balance shafts in this engine are driven by a hex shaft off the chain driven oil pump. This unfortunate design subjects the chain to stresses it cannot withstand. On various tdi forums, especially tdiclub.com, there are a significant number of chain failures being reported. Of course, when the chain driving the oil pump fails, the engine is starved of essential lubrication. If the failure of the chain causes engine to stop running in the middle of traffic, merging onto a highway, or passing on the highway, this condition could easily cause danger to all citizens nearby, possibly leading to death. When the chain fails, the parts to repair cost approximately $1800 plus approximately another $1500 in labor bills to have the parts installed. If the engine is destroyed, it will cost the owner approximately $8000 to replace the engine. This is unacceptable.

Filed Aug 26, 2007 · Transmission · 20,030 miles · PA

Over 2 years since new, car hesitates with soft throttle acceleration likely between 1 and 2 gear, no throttle response for up to 5 seconds, very dangerous when making left turns across traffic or joining traffic from a stop. 2005 volkswagon passat tdi most recent date given, hundreds of incidents of same. Vw dealer says normal, he experiences in moving cars around his lot. I say needs fixing and very dangerous.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · PA

Dt the contact stated on october 9, 2005 the vehicle lost forward power. Pushed on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle revved, and the vehicle was in drive, but when putting the vehicle in drive it would move backward. There was no prior for warning ,and no type of odd noises. The contact stated the vehicle was at the dealer, and there were putting in a new transmission . The dealer believed this happened due to some type of switch in the transmission. This vehicle only has 8,000 miles on it.