2007 Volkswagen Passat: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MA

To start off, this car has common failures of the High Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower. This poses serious risk of damage to the engine when the follower is blown throw and the car goes into limp mode and if this happens on road it could be catastrophic. There were no warnings that this was the issue besides researching videos on YouTube while getting a fuel pressure code to find out the cam follower was completely blown throw which means my engine has MANY METAL pieces inside of my engine. If I did not catch this soon the next failure would’ve been the CAMSHAFT. The camshaft going bad at and given moment could also be catastrophic on the road and possibly even spark a fire. Another issue is with the timing chain on specific FSI engines. If this chain snaps mid drive then your engine could potentially blow in the middle of the road causing an accident. This problem is known by Volkswagen and they have yet to take serious action in regards to this safety hazard. Another potential for catastrophic events is the wiring harness specifically the one that runs under the Vacuum pump. These wires are covered in oil from the vacuum pump being prone to leaking and any fluid that goes on top of it. I also discovered that near my ECU to that wiring harness there was a spot of gasoline in which I was able to determine when I smelt the fluid with a glove on of course. This year make and model of Volkswagen can cause serious harm to those driving ESPECIALLY on the high way. The wiring harness and all components around it soak with oil and when you take off the manifold fuel also gets all over it even when you try to prevent it as much as you can. This has caused increased idle in my vehicle while driving with and EPC light that makes the car stall out of no where. If it happened when I was turning my wheel it could’ve caused an accident on the road or even a driver to have road rage behind me. Please help myself and fellow Passat owners of this year stay safe.

Filed Feb 11, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 137,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. While driving the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The message "steering lock module failure" had displayed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was unsafe to drive due random stalling. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle would suddenly shut off and on several occasions the vehicle could not be started. During the failures the message "steering lock module failure" had displayed. The vehicle was towed the local dealer serra of traverse city(1747 s garfield traverse city mi.) who diagnose steering lock module faulty. The module was replaced but the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 137,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · PA

I purchased the vehicle from a used car dealer on 7/26. I test drove it and everything was running smoothly. The vehicle had 124k miles. I bought the car in las vegas, nv with the intent on taking it to california for my teenage daughter to have in college. On 7,30, I was driving and the vehicle would not accelerate ast 20, like it was placed in neutral. This occured in the evening so I could not call anyone. I coasted off the road. Turned the vehicle off, then restarted and it worked fine. I looked on this website and saw there were recalls for the fuel pump module. I called a dealership who couldn't do it until late august. Findlay volkswagen scheduled me for 8/6. I was leaving town so I left the vehicle with family. I picked the vehicle up on 8/17 and headed to california. The same thing occured twice while on the road. We called a local vw dealer, they said it would cost $144 just to look at it. I took it to a local mechanic who tested the vehicle and said it the actual fuel pump. I contacted volkswagen corporate, who were very responsive but can not help. Here I am, with a vehicle that could stall on the road, causing an accident that can harm or kill others. Volkswagen knows its the faulty module that can cause the pump to fail, but leaves customers high and dry to have to replace the pump. My daughter saved her own money to buy a reliable vehicle and now we have to fork over more money. No engine lights are on. It's disappointing and sad.

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed a glitch across the instrument panel. The engine stalled and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. The vehicle had to be coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure was an electrical issue. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done due to the remedy not being available. The contact was advised to call back in a few weeks. The failure mileage was 170,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · LA

Son was driving down highway and front end of vehicle started to shake then stalled and would not start. Towed to independent mechanic. Replaced hpfp ($1500). Now told the timing chain jumped and has to be replaced with timing sprocket, timing tensioner, and intake came shaft. Not sure if there is damage on engine bottom as well. The cost is over $2000. Vw does nothing but does acknowledge faulty parts. My sn could have been killed on the highway. This car has 78,000 miles. It should not stall at 65 MPH.

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · NY

Takata recall,fuel pump control module recall, wirrs for headlamps failty. Head lamps go out while driving sometimes, faulty parking break that has been fixed and does not work again. No fix for fuel module recall. Car stalls while driving in traffic. Paid 5200 out of pocket for both recalls. Car can not be inspected due to recall with no fix. Been fixing the recall problems out of pocket since november 2014. Also fuel cap light comes on while driving and gas gauge does not work. Both also have been repaired and are again now faulty

Filed Aug 12, 2017 · Steering · 5 miles · FL

The steering column lock is defective it will not start if it starts it stalls out locks up can cause a serious accident on the highway

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 May 3, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 155,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled and independently rolled backwards without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Engine · 98,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled and the epc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Electrical · 153,200 miles · NJ

Car would not start towed to independent vw repair shop. Was told that the steering column lock is defective and it is covered by vw recall, he was able to get the car running. Next day while driving the car it emitted 3 beeps and stalled out while in motion unable to get car running had it towed home. Contacted vw of america was told the is an outdated service bulletin which expired as 02/2013 all repairs are now on the car owner. This is an unsafe car stalling out while in motion.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 101,000 miles · TX

My vw passat 2007 stalls and/or does not start. It has stalled while driving on the freeway and then sometimes does not start at all. Sometimes if tried after a while it may start. I'm told it is a high pressure fuel valve problem that is part of a recall but my VIN does not qualify for that.