2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine Problems
53 NHTSA complaints on file
All Engine Complaints — Page 2
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
WHEN YOU ACCELERATE THE AUTOMOBILE THE CAR HESITATES UP TO 10 SECONDS AND LOOSES POWER, POWER RETURNS AFTER THE 1 THROUGH 10 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS POINTS; ON ROLLING HIGHWAY WHILE MAKING A PASS OF ANOTHER CAR; CHANGING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING, AT DEAD STOP FROM EITHER A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. I HAPPENS IN CITY DRIVING, LOCAL STREETS AND JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE ONE DRIVES AND OCCURS AS HESITATION FOR 1 TO 10 SECONDS, THE RPM'S DROP FROM WHERE EVER THEY ARE ORIGINALLY TO ALMOST ZERO, BUT THE CAR DOES NOT STALL, ONCE THE ACCELERATOR IS UNDEPRESSED IT COMES BACK TO NORMAL. THESE CONDITIONS ABOVE CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS CONDITION, SUCH AS A MAJOR COLLISION WITH ANOTHER OR MORE THAN ONE CAR AND COULD RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. THIS HESITATION HAS HAPPENED 35 TIMES SINCE 07/06/2015, AND STILL IS OCCURRING.
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Air Bags
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Electrical System
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Unknown Or Other
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Service Brakes
26 complaints
Steering
26 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
20 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Power Train
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Exterior Lighting
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Visibilitywiper
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Structurebody
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Seat Belts
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Tires
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Electrical Systemignition
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Wheels
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Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
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Seats
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
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Visibility
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
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