2008 Volkswagen Passat: sudden loss of power

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

Takata recall the fuel pump water pump and power loss

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power, but was able to restart after approximately twenty minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump malfunctioned. The dealer informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and advised her to call the dealer. The contact called chapman volkswagen of northeast philadelphia at 866‑577‑2408 (located at 9371 roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, pa 19114) where a recall repair appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Electrical · GA

When I've been driving my car it completely shuts off, I lose power steering, acceleration, braking & need to allow the car to come to a stop & then stut if off & turn it back on. I have taken my pasta in and they are unable to find anything wrong with it. I found that there is a recall for my VIN but no available parts for a fuel pump replacement that would cause the car to suddenly shut off. What can I do to get this replaced I'm scared to keep driving it because at some point I will not be so lucky to not hit someone.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while being driven approximately 50 MPH. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was guaranteed compensation, but only if the mechanic used volkswagen manufactured parts. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 250,000 miles · TN

My car is exhibiting several of the symptoms listed with regards to the fuel pump recall. Vw has contacted me with no eta on when the issue can be resolved. Vehicle is exhibiting no crank (stationary) and has lost power (while driving) and the battery which was less than 3 years old had to recently be replaced.

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Engine · 117,000 miles · OH

I was driving on the highway and noticed a loss of power with the engine light on. When I completed the trip, I found that the camshaft follower had worn all the way through, leaving metal fragments inside the engine. The camshaft had worn away at the high pressure fuel pump, with damage occurring to both parts. What was addressed in technical bulletin 2015153 happened to my car as well. The issue is that vw denied to help because my car was a 2008 model year, with a production date in january of 2008. The recall and warranty extension applied to model year 2006-2007, but because the same exact failure happened on my car it should be covered also.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 65,000 miles · NY

While traveling at approximately 50 miles per hour on state highway car suddenly lost all power. Steering became difficult but was able to pull off to side of road and coast into parking lot. Car would not start for 24 hours to move to repair shop. After difficulty diagnosing due to loss of all power, it was determined that the power supply relay was apparently bad. Could find no recall or extended warranty for this issue. Should not happen on a car with so few miles which has been well maintained. Very dangerous and scary issue! Was very lucky to be able to pull over in time to avoid traffic.