2007 Volkswagen Passat: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power and shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact may be reimbursed for the repairs related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer sent some paperwork to the contact that needed to be completed for the reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Fuel system · OH

I contacted the volkswagen headquarters concerning a recall notice for, a fuel pump module and was informed the part was not available at this time. According to the recall this part could result interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump, drained battery, fuel pump running continuously and loss of power while vehicle is in motion resulting in possible injury or crash. I am already experiencing trouble with driving this vehicle. The company suggested to pay for the repairs and I would be reimbursed. I am not in a position to due that monetarily. I believe the company should provide a temporary replacement until this matte is resolved. This is the second recall for this vehicle, the first was airbags which was replaced, thank you for your assistance concerning this matter.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Engine · 160,000 miles · CO

While driving my car after exiting the highway, my car suddenly lost power and went from being okay -- to not able to accelerate to faster than 20 miles per hour and running extremely rough. I was on a busy street and this was quite frightening. Took the car to a mechanic and after $1600 of other repairs with no result he finally diagnosed the problem as the timing belt slipping due to a faulty oil pump bolt. Apparently this oil pump bolt is failing on lots of passat 3.6 vortex engine and should be under recall -- since the fix is a ridiculously high amount. I will not be able to afford to fix this vehicle and will be paying for a car I can't drive.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 106,400 miles · WA

Currently my 2.0t 4 cylinder engine is experiencing failures noted by the diagnostic system with fault code p2181 cooling system performance along with a cylinder 1 and cylinder 4 misfire. The suggested remedy for the p2181 error is to replace the thermostat and/or the water pump. In researching community forums, this pairing of issues appears widespread. There is a possible manufacturing design flaw that correlates the failure of engine coils and/or plugs with failure of the water pump as the water pump is driven by the timing belt. Furthermore, the functions are linked in this way allowing one to cause the other to fail. This is evident with a check engine light on at all times and while driving the misfire will occur between 2000-3000 RPM and cause the vehicle to jerk and stutter. The misfire causes loss of power and the check engine light flashes.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Engine · 200,000 miles · NJ

While driving on the highway there was a loss of power and the engine started running rough. The check engine light came on and stayed. The car wouldn't go over 10 MPH. Car was towed to a shop and was advised that an engine was needed. They informed me of a oil pump bolt coming loose and the engine jumped time. They said this is a common failure on these engines.

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Transmission · 75,845 miles · NY

I was driving southbound on connecticut rte 15 at about 60 MPH on the afternoon of april 8, 2014, when my engine suddenly raced and I lost power to the drive (front) wheels. I could not maintain speed or accelerate; I could only coast. I was in the left lane of the two-lane roadway. I had to coast between vehicles in the right lane, over to the breakdown lane. This was very dangerous, and my vehicle could have been struck. Once I came to a stop in the breakdown lane, the car would not move at all. I had it towed to a repair shop, where I learned that the left axle had popped out of the transmission, and that both axles had to be replaced. Note that there was no impact of any kind that precipitated the axle's popping out. Also note that I had always had all scheduled maintenance done in a timely fashion.

Filed May 7, 2013 · Engine · 53,000 miles · OR

Engine lost power and began misfiring. Engine light came on. Dealer tells me two days later there is carbon build up and needs manual decarb. Cost is 1k. Engine has run on premium fuel and has regular maintenance. This is a hazardous condition for a very low mileage vehicle.

Filed Jul 28, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 63,000 miles · NY

Over the last few months, starting in march, we have had increasing problems with our 2007 vs passat wagon. When stopped at a stop light, or stalled in heavy traffic, the engine suddenly just cuts out and dies. The car will restart again, but this can happen repeatedly. Also, while driving, the car will suddenly begin to lose power and start to de-accelerate for a few seconds before pressure on the gas pedal reconnects to the engine. It's terrifying. We have taken the car in to numerous service providers (all authorized vw) and they are unable to detect a problem on the vw plug in computer analyzer or see anything wrong on visual inspection.

Filed May 20, 2011 · Engine · 46,000 miles · VA

I have experienced an engine hesitation (or misfire issue according to the dealership) and loss of power as described in the federal safety agency action # ea11002. The dealership replaced the spark plugs to try and correct the engine faults.

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Engine · 38,000 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. Whenever the contact was driving the vehicle at various speeds it began to lose power and hesitate. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 38,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2007 · Engine · 3,500 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat wagon. While driving 75 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the contact heard a loud rattling noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then lost power. The dealer stated that a bolt sheered off inside the engine. As of september 27, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 3,500.