10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Feb 232001

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
I have been advised that both front brakes require new rotors although pads have not worn through. Given the mileage, this seems like a defect. The manufacturer has declined to assist as the vehicle in no longer under warranty.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #5

Feb 072001

(reported on)

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer took the vehicle to be serviced because the brakes were making noise, the dealer said the brakes were ok, at 22K miles consumer was told that the brake rotors and pads had to be replaced. Nlm

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 182000

Passat

  • miles
Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that rack needed to be replaced due to power steering leaking fluid through it. Also rotors were replaced due to excessive wear. Fuel tank had collapsed & was not accepting any fuel.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 032000

Passat

  • miles
Brakes weren't working, brake and rotors replaced(rotors extremely thin-very unusual at this stage).

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 101999

Passat

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to dealer due to brake light warning on the instrument panel coming on, the dealer informed him that the brakes were ok, later dealer informed consumer that rotors were worn and that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced, consumer feels dealer should be responsible for paying for the defective brake rotors and pads.

- Hartford, CT, USA

problem #1

Feb 282000

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
Curious if rotor defect is inherent in all VW Passats.

- Haverhill, MA, USA