2.2
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 70,191 miles
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The weld beads on the down pipe flange adjacent to the turbo charger failed and resulted in a huge exhaust leak. The heat (coming out from the opening) got trapped in the engine bay and melted the vacuum hose connected with the brake booster. As a result, power decreased but most importantly, breaking power was lost as well. This happened when the vehicle was in motion. Luckily, I was not driving fast and just exited the highway. Very dangerous and the defect on this model is actually not uncommon. Low quality factory welds on the components should be re-welded and the cheap hard plastic hoses should be replaced with better quality and more reliable hoses.
- Honolulu, HI, USA
2007 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regards to loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion
- Greenville, SC, USA
Fuel pump recall is still pending - been almost a year...! no crash or anything happened - just checking why it takes so long.
- Winchester, VA, USA
Got an email in April or may of 2016 saying parts for my recall airbag are unavailable. They would contact me when available. It's eight months later and nothing still! just went to refi my car and I've lost $6000 on kelly blue book, so my $ $10,000 Passat is now worth $4000. "due to all of Volkswagen's recalls"
- Seattle, WA, USA
My engine light came on while driving as I noticed the engine louder than normal. I was out of town and was able to make it home safely. I took the vehicle in and had it tested and came up with a code of P0445, P0442 emissions small leak. I had the vehicle repaired that cost me $752. In this cost they told me I needed to replace the gas cap. I had the gas cap replaced in 2014. They replaced it at this time in 2015. This gas cap would loosen on its own even after turning the cap until I heard it click. In may the light came on again with vehicle running the same way. I took it in again and the code tested the same. I took the vehicle back in a second time and this time a code came up different however with the same "emissions small leak. This time I was charged $545 for repairs. Two days later the engine light comes on again. I purchased another gas cap because the gas cap light kept coming on. I repeat my previous steps and come up with the same code of P0442, P0456 small emissions leak. In comparison from the first time I had the vehicle repaired and the second there has been a difference in the gas mileage I receive and how frequent I have to refill at the pump. But the engine light is still on and the problem is still not fixed. Updated 9/15/15 updated 12/05/2017
- Dumfries, VA, USA
Excessive external car noise while idle. Loud noise in motor area when starting car. Nothing can be done according to reydel Volkswagen dealership and shrewsbury Volkswagen dealership. I have researched and found other customers have complained about this same issue and has not been handled by Volkswagen corporation.
- Fords, NJ, USA
The car would not start. Took multiple attempts. Dealer replaced a module. Problem reoccurred. Dealer replaced relay. Problem reoccurred. Dealer now needs to replace entire steering rack for $2,000, but car is out of warranty and VW will not cover. Many owners are having similar problems.
- Guilford, CT, USA
- Kissimmee, FL, USA