- Worst Model Year:
- 2003
- Worst Complaint:
- engine failure from oil sludge
Here are the Volkswagen Passats that have the most problems reported over the last 15 years.
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2002 Passat for oil sludge resulting in engine failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Passat
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#1: engine failure from oil sludge on the 2003 Passat
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#2: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 2002 Passat
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#3: oil pressure light came on,engine seized on the 2004 Passat
Latest Owner Complaints About the Passat
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engine oil sludge -- 2005 Passat:
I have a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. The oil light came on then a buzzer. The buzzer went off. The engine stopped running. I am finding out the hard way about the oil sludge problem the hard way. Prior to this happening I added a 1/2 quart of mobile 1 full synthetic oil to the motor. I suspect ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 8 times by other 2005 Passat owners.
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stating and staling -- 2005 Passat:
driving down duel carriageway and car just stopping with traffic behind you then problem with starting then taken to main Volkswagen dealer to be told that it was one thing £200.00plus to fix then it was a ignition relay another £10.00 plus vat then its the steering lock problem another £200 ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2005 Passat owners.
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Broken window regulator -- 2002 Passat:
Actually had to tape the top of the window so that Hurricane Irene wouldn't soak the entire inside of the car. So, now we get to drive around with green tape on the car, but it also gets really hot in the back in the summer.....! Both front windows have had regulators break..... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2002 Passat owners.
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Broken AC -- 2002 Passat:
AC keeps breaking... Plus back windows are broken and won't roll down. Kind of hard with young kids in the back seat. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2002 Passat owners.
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radio wire grounding out -- 2004 Passat:
The mute wire on the radio is grounding out causing the radio to stay on and drain the battery. i was told i would have to replace the whole unit to fix the problem about $500. My fix was taking the fuse out and buying my wife the music bullet speaker and double usb car charger to power her ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 Passat owners.