1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
6 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
#566919
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CONSUMER STATES ENGINE STARTS SLOWING. OIL SPOTS ON FLOOR. OIL PAN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TT
#8015452
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VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AND AT ANY TIME. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
#738088
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WHEN THE ENGINE DUST COVER LOOSENS AT HIGH SPEED IT'S LIKE AN EXPLOSION OCCURS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER OIL CHANGES AT 3 DIFFERENT VW SERVICE CENTERS IN HOUSTON. I ADVISED GERD KLAUSS, PRES. VW ON 11-27-00. HIS ASSOCIATE JOE BERTRAND CALLED TO SUGGEST I ASK A VW SERVICE MANAGER WHAT WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM - IT'S THEIR DESIGN THAT'S FAULTY AND DANGEROUS.
#731921
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LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION/RUST EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 2 AND 1/2 YEARS OLD! MAKES HORRIBLE CREAKING/GRINDING SOUND. DEALER/SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WOULDN'T AFFECT MY DRIVING AND WAS SAFE BUT AFTER READING INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE AND OTHERS I'M NOT SO SURE. READ THAT THIS IS A FAULTY/DEFECTIVE PART AND I SHOULD THINK THAT VW WOULD REPLACE IT WITHOUT ME HAVING TO PAY $300 PER ARM!
#725121
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SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITH NO ENGINE SYSTEMS AND NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. SAFTEY CONCERN FROM REAR END ACCIDENTS FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND NO AVOIDANCE CONTROL. ALSO, REGULAR LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID REQUIRES CONSTANT MONITORING.
#700628
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MY CAR HAS A FACTORY DEFECT OF COOLANT MIXING WITH THE ENGINE OIL AND IS IN THE DEALER FOR ITS SECOND ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE FACTORY FIELD REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT PIN POINT PROBLEM TO BE THE CYLINDER HEAD BUT IS HIGHLY PROBABLE AND IS REPLACING THAT COMPONENT ONLY. MY ARGUMENT IS THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING WITH CONTAMINATED OIL AND PREMATURE WEAR HAD OCCURRED TO THE OTHER PARTS OF THE ENGINE AND TURBO CHARGER. I HAD CLEVELAND TECH CENTER ANALYZED THE OIL AND FOUND ABNORMAL AND HIGH TRACES OF METAL AND GYCOL, THUS, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR ON THE ENGINE COMPONENTS. I PURCHASED A NEW CAR AND FEEL THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF ONLY THE CYLINDER HEAD IS INADEQUATE AND UNFAIR TO A CUSTOMER. I ALSO FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MAY SEIZE THE ENGINE.
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Seats
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Visibilitywindshield
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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Electrical Systemignition
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Steeringrack And Pinionrack
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Unknown Or Other
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
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Interior Lighting
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Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Service Brakes Electric
4 complaints
Steeringlinkages
4 complaints
Suspension
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Structurebody
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Tires
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
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2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipment
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Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Structure
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Structurebodydoor
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Tirestreadbelt
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint