3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #4

Nov 222006

Passat 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles
The car stalls when stopping at intersections, and sometimes when just releasing foot off of accelerator.

- Mclean, VA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 102006

Passat 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1) car stalls or hesitates when the gas pedal is pressed. 2) car has stalled at intersections and other unsafe places. 3) fuel pump is failing and will be replaced.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 082004

Passat 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 68,000 miles
The oil light came on while driving. When consumer checked the oil level it was down a quart of a quart of oil. A quart of oil was added. Oil light come back on and the engine stalled within seconds of restarting and driving the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated that the engine head shut and was damaged beyond repair. This occurred because of fuel pump failure. Prior to this incident at 58, 510 miles the oil light came on, a diagnostic test was performed, but no failure were found. The dealership couldn't find the cause of problem, but changed the oil.

- Waterloo, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 202000

Passat

  • miles
Fuel pump replaced, now continual gas smell, 1 fuel inj. Replaced still gas smell, dealer has checked 4 more times since, no remedy, also no notification from VW on any of the recalls in place, 3 that you have listed.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

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