2007 Volkswagen Passat: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 2, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · MA

The brakes totally went out on my vehicle with no warning. It first started when I bought the car, the brake pad (almost brand new) almost set my left front rotor on fire within 10 minutes of driving. If I didn’t pull over there’s no question that my car would’ve set on fire. My fuel like was leaking heavily, and the emergency brake which is hydraulic wouldn’t even deploy. I could’ve gotten killed. There is also an extreme issue with the power train system. Completely unsafe.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Engine · 104,000 miles · OH · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 vw passat sedan. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, when he heard an abnormal noise and seen flames coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated immediatley stopped the vehicel and attempted to open the hood but was unable due to the flames. The contact stated he burnt his hands. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact was unsure if a fire department report was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Engine · 72,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was in the driveway at the contact's residence. The contact started the engine, and it immediately stalled. The contact restarted the engine and noticed that there was smoke coming from the dashboard. The contact disconnected the battery and left the doors open. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer begley auto repair located at 3401 manatee ave w, bradenton, fl 34205; phone number: (941) 748-3297 where it was diagnosed that the whole wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 72,000. ...updated 11/15/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was declared a total loss.

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Fuel system · 46,400 miles · CT · fire

Coil pack cracked after 45,000 miles and caught fire. I caught it in time and was able to put out. Replaced coil pack and any damaged wires associated with the fire.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Seats · 40,000 miles · NC · fire

2007 vw passat passenger seat warmer caught the vehicle on fire.

Filed Sep 29, 2008 · Electrical · 23,000 miles · PA · fire

I started my vehicle, and within 30 seconds I smelled burning. I shut down engine and noticed smoke bellowing out from under hood. I lifted hood and found an electrical harness on top of engine was on fire and melting. I was able to borrow pliers from someone and disconnected battery cable. I had vehicle towed to dealership, and they called me this morning stating that the coil had an internal short. I asked them how I can be assured that this wouldn't happen again when parts are replaced and there reply was " this is very rare". I have a baby less than 2 years old and it scares me to death to think what may of happened if my wife was driving with my child.

Filed Mar 3, 2008 · Body · 16,000 miles · CA

I was driving and looked over to see smoke rolling up from my center console/arm rest I lifted up the arm rest and saw the smoke coming from the front end. I put my hand over it which stopped the smoke and I drove to the dealership. The only thing near it was 2 bottles of water.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Engine · 23,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat wagon. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine and oil lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and noticed blue smoke coming out of the exhaust. He shut the vehicle off and attempted to restart it, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that there was catastrophic engine failure due to the defect nuts from the oil pump. The dealer replaced the entire engine. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 25,000.