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2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

9 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10217645 | Fire
LAST SATURDAY (FEB.9, 2008) AROUND 11:00AM, WHILE I WAS PICKING UP MY TWO DAUGHTERS FROM BALLET SCHOOL (BOSTON BALLET, 19 CLARENDON STREET, BOSTON), THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP STARTED TO BLINK AND I COULD FEEL MY CAR (2002 PASSAT WAGON, ALL WHEEL DRIVE) WAS A LITTLE BIT SHAKING. AS THE CAR MANUAL SAYS, I DROVE IN LOW POWER TO THE CLOSEST VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP (BOSTON VOLKSWAGEN, 168 WESTERN AVENUE, ALLSTON). WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP, I SAW SOME SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE FRONT HOOD (RIGHT FRONT SIDE). WE (MY DAUGHTERS, MY WIFE, AND MYSELF) GOT THE DEALERSHIP AROUND 11:30AM. A SALES CONSULTANT (MICHAEL PETERSANTE) AND ANOTHER PERSON THERE SAW MY CAR, AND SAID THAT MY CAR POSSIBLY WOULD CATCH ON FIRE. WE EVACUATED FROM THE CAR, THEY MOVED ALL THE CARS AROUND MY CAR TO THE OTHER PLACE. THE DEALER CALLED FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT. BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT...
#10112113 |
VW PASSAT 2002. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. LEASE ABOUT TO EXPIRE, BROUGHT IN (3) PRIOR TIMES.. 2/21 TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER, BEING TOLD DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG, NEEDS ALL OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS, NEEDS PERMISSION FROM MANUFACTURER TO OK REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FOR 8 YEARS IN WRITING. MANUFACTURE BLAMES DEALER, DEALER BLAMES CUSTOMER. CAR IS A LEMON. SEE ARTICLE AUTOWEEK 2/7/2005 AND PRIOR ARTICLES. CUSTOMERS ARE WELL AWARE THERE IS AN ENGINE PROBLEM AND NOW CAUSING OIL SLUDGE RELATED PROBLEMS. ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS. SINCE 2002 UNTIL NOW, PAYMENTS BEING MADE FOR A DEFECTIVE CAR DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING! AND NOW THE CUSTOMERS MUST PAY FOR IT! NO WAY. *NM
#10033193 |
OIL PAN FAILED OR WAS DAMAGED BY "OUTSIDE INFLUENCE" RESULTING IN SEVERE OIL LOSS AND RISK OF FIRE. OIL PAN IS CONSTRUCTED WITH A THIN SHEET OF ALUMINUM AND IS PROTECTED BY A SIMPLE SHEET OF PLASTIC.*AK
#768644 |
NO SUMMARY. DT
#770420 |
COIL PACK FAILURE ON NEW CAR WITH ONLY 11K MILES. DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITH 6MONTH OLD CHILD, LEFT WITH LITTLE POWER HAS CYLINDERS MISFIRING. REQUESTED THAT ALL 4 BE REPLACED. VW DENIED REQUEST. GOT CAR BACK AFTER 12 DAYS AT DEALERSHIP (12/1/02). 2 DAYS LATER, (70 MILES LATER) SAME PROBLEM. CAR RETURNED TO ON DEC 3RD. VW HAS NOT ISSUED RECALL. SAFETY ISSUE!! BEING ON BOSTON HIGHWAYS WITH OTHER DRIVERS BEARING DOWN ON YOU AT 70 MPH AND YOU LOSE THIS TYPE OF POWER. NOT TO MENTION THE OTHER POSSIBLE SCENARIOS OF BEING STANDED. GO TO VWVORTEX FORUM. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. DT
#770184 |
THE REPLACEMENT IGNITION COIL IS ON BACK ORDER. THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR 1 WEEK. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE REPLACEMENT PART WILL ARRIVE POSSIBLY A WEEK OR TWO. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AS I WAS TOLD BY THE TECHNICIAN AT THE VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT (NEW MOTORS, ERIE PA) THAT 5 OTHER CARS WERE SITTING WAITING FOR A NEW IGNITION COIL. THIS IS ALSO EVIDENCED BY THE FACT THAT I HAVE TO WAIT 2 WEEKS OR MORE FOR THE PART TO ARRIVE. DT
#769454 |
NO SUMMARY. DT
#8019576 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOSES ACCELERTION WHILE DRIVING IN LOW GEAR. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASION AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
#8018995 |
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYES ON OR FLICKERES ON AND OFF, INDICATING AN ENGINE PROBLEM, THE COMPONENT WAS RESET ON 4 OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. *AK *NLM

Other 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignition 134 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 56 complaints Electrical System 52 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 45 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 28 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 24 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 17 complaints Structure 17 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 15 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 15 complaints Service Brakes 15 complaints Engine 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Service Brakes Electric 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 6 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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