2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10215844 |
I HAVE A 2004 VW PASSAT 1.8 T. I HAVE A COMPLAINT WITH THIS WHOLE OIL SLUDGE ISSUE. ALTHOUGH I DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM YET BUT I WANT TO BE PREPARED IN THE ADVENT OF MECHANICAL FAILURE. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL 2 YEARS AGO ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE FAILURE DO TO OIL SLUDGE. I SINCE THEN HAVE BEEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND PAYING 80 DOLLARS TO GET THE OIL CHANGED WITH THE FULL SYNTHETIC OIL. NOW I AM READING THAT EVEN WHEN USING THE SYNTHETIC OIL THERE ARE NUMEROUS CASES OF ENGINE FAILURES DO TO OIL SLUDGE. NOT TO MENTION THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER COSTS OF ENGINE REPLACEMENT IF ALL RECEIPTS OF OIL CHANGES ARE NOT SHOWN. WHICH IS NOT FAIR BECAUSE UP UNTIL 2 YEARS AGO I DID NOT EVEN THINK WE HAD A...
#10206235 | Fire
MY 2004 VW PASSAT: WAS DRIVING WHEN NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL IN THE CAR. THE CAR STALLED, HEARD A POP SOUND FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY SAW SMOKE/ORANGE FLAME -THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. *TR

Other 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling 33 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 22 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 21 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 20 complaints Engine 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Electrical System 16 complaints Seats 15 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 9 complaints Structure 9 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Diesel 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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