The heater core failed on our 1995 VW Passat while my son was driving it. Without warning it failed and poured 190 degree antifreeze over his ankles. Fortunately he wasn't severely burned or crashed the car, but it was serious issue. We spoke to VW but they wouldn't replace the heater core. Many customers have had the core replaced under warranty, but it seems to be randomly selected. I have read on the forums of this happening often and would like to know if there is recall that VW needs to address. Thank you for your help.

- Pomona, NY, USA

Heater core exploding, no events leading up to this I was simply going from a stoplight when smoke started pouring in through the vents and engine coolant going everywhere. I have not replaced anything yet, but the heater core is destroyed.

- Oak Park Heights, MN, USA

In February of 2003 on one of the cold days, the fan system didn't work and as a result car overheated and blew of the head gasket. Total cost to fix $2000. Small recall of cooling fan cost me $2000 and in spite of calls to customer service department, no cost was born by the company.

- Lowell, MA, USA

Coolant leaking out from under the dash. More than likely it is the heater core. Not supposed to happen this soon, car is only years 8 old.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

No summary

- Astor, FL, USA

The cooling system ended up with a slow leak occuring due to a poorly designed hose restraint behind the fan assembly. The hose got out from behind the restraint and got worn away by the fan/fan housing. The restraint should surround the hose completely instead of only covering approximately 160 degrees of the hose. Now I will get charged to replace a hose and for labor because of a poor design. Not fair to consumers.

- Somersworth, NH, USA