Fuel guage intermittently displays incorrect levels. For instance, will only show 3/4 full after fillup. Also, will sporaticly jump between 1/4 full and full on occasion. Dealer states "unable to duplicate. Have almost runout of gas on 4 occasions due to problem. Have talked to other Passat owners, and many report same or similar problems. Concerened about running out of fuel and being stranded or, more seriously, fire hazard. Problem first started to occur around 45K miles.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that rack needed to be replaced due to power steering leaking fluid through it. Also rotors were replaced due to excessive wear. Fuel tank had collapsed & was not accepting any fuel.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Consumer noticed it was difficult to pump fuel, the dealer found the hose leading down to the tank had collapsed and the whole tank and hose system was replaced, also the gas tank door was re-aligned because it wouldn't close.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Consumer noticed it was difficult to pump fuel, the dealer found the hose leading down to the tank had collapsed and the whole tank and hose system was replaced, also the gas tank door was re-aligned because it wouldn't close.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel. This could cause the vehicle to run out of fuel. Fuel sending unit was replaced in April of 99 because of this problem. Volkswagen refused to address the current situation. The cause could be a loose wire according to the owner.

- Medford, NY, USA

Gas flowed out of tank after fill up creating fire hazard

- Bradford, MA, USA

Gas tank failed.

- Yucaipa, CA, USA

Gas tank cannot be filled without the pump shutting off repeatedly.

- Old Bridge, NJ, USA