2008 Volkswagen Passat engine problems

Filed Aug 30, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

My son bought this used car. The STOP ENGINE light came on, got an oil change but the light did not go away. Were told that the oil pressure might be the issue so took it to the mechanic. We were told it was most likely the oil pressure switch. There were multiple codes(cones) and were cleared. The switch was replaced but the engine light's still on & the STOP ENGINE comes on but goes off. It appears it is a gas pump issue that it might be manufacture fault. Is there a recall for this issue on this 2008 Passat? It's my [XXX] 's first car, he saved & bought it but it's dangerous...he got it diagnosed & was told it's a $5,000 job. If it's an oil/gas pump manufacturer issue, is Volkswagen responsible? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Engine · 170,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving, the steering became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the RPM increased rapidly and the engine revved without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle without a failure. The contact then stated that a week later while driving the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Engine, Steering · CA

When I turn on AC the car loses power and the batter icon and check engine light comes on and the steering wheel locks up. After I turned off AC and attempted to restart car after a few trys it started back up and the check engine light went off.. This had never happened before

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Engine · 75,000 miles · OH

During an unrelated service, my engine was diagnosed with a timing chain problem. The service personnel indicated that my timing chain has extensive wear and will fail at some point in the near future. The engine only has 75,000 miles. This should not be happening with the low miles on the vehicle. Upon research, I found that a good number of other volkswagen vehicles are having the same issue. Volkswagen has denied any assistance with the problem. This is a safety issue and a defect with the engine. I feel that a recall should be done by volkswagen to remedy the many vehicles with this problem.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NC

I had the recall for the fuel pump repaired in august 2018 by the wilmington dealership. I don't believe it was either done right or however they did it did not fix the problem because in october 2018 my car is having the recall problem starting again which is causing gasoline to run out immediately and this time it's worse than before the fumes are now in the vehicle even when the car isn't on. I believe I should have this recall issue repaired again because it should not have only lasted 2 months and needing the fuel pump module to be replaced/repaired again but problem is worse the second time around. Acceleration and stalling is becoming more of an issue again

Filed Sep 21, 2018 · Engine · 156,000 miles · MI

My 2008 volkswagen passat engine cut off while I was driving, in the middle of traffic, I could have been killed if I was on the express way. Fortunately, I was on a city street and was able to get to the side of the road.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NC

Takata recall the fuel pump water pump and power loss

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 165,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic auto shop and it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 18v148000 (air bags). The contact called ganley westside volkswagen at (440) 734-2000 (located at 25580 lorain rd, north olmsted, oh 44070) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Engine · 87,000 miles · WI

I bought a used 2008 vw passat komfort wagon. After buying the vehicle while doing research on the web come to find out that the car has a bad cam follower bad cam shaft and high pressure fuel pump. Vw knowingly sells this vehicle with an internal engine issue to customers when the engine could blow up at any time causing severe safety issues.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Engine · 63,000 miles · NY

Unexpected engine failure due to timing failure