6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
7,400 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace head gasket (1 reports)
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problem #1

Nov 152013

Passat SEL Premium Tdi

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,352 miles

I purchased this vehicle with 6900 miles on it. At 7352 miles I noticed a large splattering of oil on my driveway and under the car. I called Volkswagen Customer Service and they towed the vehicle in- the problem was a leaky head gasket. The dealership is awaiting the parts to fix the issue. It has been over a week and 4 of the 5 parts are in, so hopefully I will have the car back next week. I did think the engine sounded louder than my Audi, but I attributed it to it being a diesel. I did not buy the car from a VW dealer, but a Chrysler dealer. Seems odd that the gasket went so soon.

- Marcia R., Negaunee, MI, US