Volkswagen Passat slipping problems

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

I financed a car from a car place (mainline) auto in march, there’s been some lights on it, I mentioned this numberless times also, the steering wheel was completely out of commission and the horn did not work, or the mileage, I talk with him he said bring it in and he will fix it, he fixed the steering wheel 2 weeks later but there’s lights still on the vehicle, last Friday 06/16/2017 I got an email saying I need to make a payment of the months that I missed not intentionally, so I proceed to call the dealer and she said she would make note that I will come into the office Monday morning 06/19/2023 so that the car wouldn’t be repossessed, afterwards come sun I woke up around 11:30 and the car was gone, I called my insurance company pear holdings and they opened up a claim, I also called Jacksonville police department and they told me that it was repoed. Went up there Monday and payed tons of money that I had no idea I was being charged or responsible for, after I argued about the missing information and lack of communication so this would not happen, after I payed to get the car I walked to get inside and on the the front window it said (caught slipping) In white marker , I tried to get it off the a wet paper towel but it didn’t come off so I went inside the place and told her about the writing and she called someone from the back in a language I’m not fluent with and told me I would need to talk with them, that was already a red flag as well, when I got to the back of the dealer place outside I asked one of the mechanics could he come over and see if he could wipe it off,this is harassment, favoritism, Mis handled information, long waits for watever reason I’ve asked them numerous of times to just give me the money that I put down on the car back that I didn’t even give them personally same week I brought it, they got my card info from the insurance company that wasn’t authorized by me I would like to take further action because I’m still making payments

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Transmission · 104,918 miles · LA

The vehicle is displaying erratic shifting between gears as well as slipping while in gear in both drive and manual drive mode. The transmission function is pushing the ghg emissions past the per determined limit. The calibration software v1979 does not appear compliant with its emissions certification per certificate numbers avwxv02.02ua-005 and avwxv02.03ua-006 and I cannot find a recall or tsb addressing software v1979. Mode9 : calibration identification type 02 - VIN : [xxx] (address e8) type 04 - calibration id : 06j906026da 6987 (address e8) type 04 - calibration id : 02e300051p 1979 (address e9) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · MD

My vw passat 2009 sustained engine failure due to failure timing chain/timing chain tensioner and now needs very expensive engine repair or replacement of engine. Car drove okay for 15 minutes in the morning then it was then parked for about 2 hours. When trying to re-start the car, the car would not start. Mechanic noted absent compression in 2 cylinders and diagnosed it to be due to timing chain slipping. This happened at 80,000miles and less than 10 years (9 years 9 months) of purchase of the vehicle. Vw's extended warranty covers repair/replacement of timing chain but does not cover repair of engine damage resulted due to timing chain failure. The car was serviced at vw dealer regularly and there was no warning or indication of impending failure of the timing chain. Other owners of vw vehicles have also complained of having identical problems on online community with some people complaining of engine stalling while driving. This appears to be a defective design rather than wear and tear due ageing and I feel that vw should recall the affected vehicles to repair the problems.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Body, Engine · 200,000 miles · WA

When it rains the car gets flooded causing the whole wiring system through the car to get damage. The car will suddenly lose power and die as your driving. Seems to happen. When on highway most. The car will not start or crank. I've had to vacuum the floor boards and trunk, search for damaged wires, change relays as well as camshaft position sensor, and fuel pump.as well as sensors. Trying to get it running again. Also the transmission jerks very hard when trying to go into reverse and most of the time in slips out of gear within1or 2 seconds.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · NC

My 2013 vw passat 3.6 sel major issues with the transmission, burning excessive engine oil, and substandard suspension. The transmission slips in 3rd gear, and struggles to search for a gear. Vw engineered my passat for castrol oil 5w40 synthetic oil, 6-7 quarts every oil change (every 10,000 miles). I have to add 3 quarts of oil every 4,000 miles. This is a clear indication the oil weight is insufficient for this vehicle, engineering issues with the oil pump, and/or valve seals. The passat does not handle well, and feels unsafe in rain, snow, and sleet, because there is no traction control button on the instrument panel. It's quite obvious that the executives at volkswagen ag are not interested in safety and quality. They are only interested in sacrificing a dollar for safety and quality.

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Transmission · NY

Passat sel year 2013 2.5 gas engine. O9g transmission hard shifting clunky slipping very uncomfortable to drive especially on traffic stop and go jerky transmission it happened for very long time oil and filter was done still have the same issue

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 May 19, 2016 · Transmission · 132,273 miles · MO

As my son got on the highway the transmission felt like it was slipping and jerking to then catch back up to the original speed I was going. When he put his foot on the gas pedal the car would struggle to go, 5 seconds later it would get up to speed but then slow back down. At a stoplight the car would shake roughly and idle really high, then he saw the front of the hood start to smoke and I realized there was a problem.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the transmission would slip and then the vehicle stalled. The engine continued to run, but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the teeth on the gears of the transmission had fractured and the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 8/19/15*cn the consumer stated there was a recall for the same make, model, and year but, the consumer's VIN was not included. Updated 9/30/2015

Filed May 1, 2015 · Transmission · 500 miles · NY

Purchased a new volkswagen passat september 22, 2014. Two weeks later october 6 I was driving on the expressway when abruptly the gear shift into neutral pressed the gas the RPM went to 4 I had to stop. Another two weeks later the same thing happened again.I scheduled a service appointment for november 17 th. On the 14th and 15 th of november the car shift into neutral again, however on the 15 th it happened on a local street driving at about 35 miles/ hour. I took the car for service I was told it was not possible and maybe I hang my pocket book on the changer. I was also told the car is functioning as designed. I took the car and the same night the car abruptly slipped into neutral again . I took the car back and was told nothing is wrong with the car.I explained to the service manager I have a concern for my safety he said " get it out of your head you are not getting a new car or your money back." I have parked the car and have not driven since november 20th except to have it checked by another dealer twice who tells me the car is functioning as designed. I still have the car parked because I cannot be driving scared.