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1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#10730173 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE SERVICE PERFORMED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE WATER PUMP WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
#10692914 | Fire
PASSAT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNDER NO PRESSURE TO PEDAL. PASSAT STARTED TO ACCELERATE FAIRLY SLOWLY BUT STEADILY AT FIRST, THEN IT INCREASED. IT WASN'T POSSIBLE TO DECELERATE/NO PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. IT BEGAN TO REACH AN UNSAFE SPEED THEN I BEGAN TO DOWNSHIFT AND TO APPLY THE BRAKE IN SEQUENCE TO SLOW THE PASSAT, THEN I TRIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO COAST IT ONTO THE SHOULDER, BUT THE SPEED REMAINED TOO HIGH TO HALT THE CAR. HAVING NO OTHER WAY TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, I STARTED TO DOWNSHIFT AND TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BREAKS, AND WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE ENOUGH AFTER SEVERAL MILES OF DOWNSHIFTING AND RIDING THE BREAKS TO REACH A POINT AT WHICH I COULD SHIFT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, THEN BEGAN COASTING IT UP A LONG DRIVEWAY WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AND REV. I THEN DROPPED...

Other 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 66 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 51 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 37 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 37 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 32 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 32 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 29 complaints Suspensionfront 29 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 24 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 23 complaints Electrical System 22 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 17 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 14 complaints Service Brakes Electric 13 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 12 complaints Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 12 complaints Tires 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 9 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 8 complaints Steeringlinkages 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 8 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 8 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 7 complaints Seats 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Steering 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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