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Volkswagen Passat electrical problems

electrical problem

7.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

35,000 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced ignition coil & mass airflow sensor (3 reports)

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problem #3

2009Jan 05

Passat 1.8L Turbo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

Just another complaint about my 2003 Passat.... My engine began revving and knocking while idling at a light on Monday night. On the way to the dealership (thank God!), the revving and knocking continued while I was driving, not just idling and the check engine light came on. I barely got my car into the dealership's driveway and I was shaking worst than the car! I was so worried that I would stall out right on the highway during morning rush hour. As of right now, the dealership/stealership is replacing the ignition coils AGAIN as part of the previous recall. Apparently, they have recalled the ignition coils twice now. I told the dealership to fix the problem and change the spark plugs, but for any other work, I'm taking my car to the nearest Toyota dealership where my ex works. The service head at VW questioned my decision by saying "well, will they use VW parts at Toyota?" I told her that at this point, I trust Toyota parts and service much more than I trust VW!!!!

jbond

High Point, North Carolina, USA

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problem #2

2005Jan 04

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles

The ignition issue was a recall, so the choices given were not relevant to this problem. I have had multiple issues with electrical deficiencies and abnormal (read: extreme) wear-and-tear on a car touted by Consumer Reports to be a favorite. My car is in the shop right now - again. I only have 34K miles on a 2003 Passat that I bought brand new. I will NEVER again buy a VW. (Thanks for letting me rant.)

orange123

Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

2005Sep 04

(reported on)

Passat

  • 16,000 miles

16,000 miles Ignition coil fails, replaced coil and Mass air flow sensor.

Thomas M.

Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

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