I got all types of misfires and fuel pump and electrical problems the car almost has me in car wrecks every time I drive it the speed thermometer jumps up and down causing me to have no push in the gas I have to turn the car on and off on the highway

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

faulty timing chain tensioner caused catastrophic engine failure. resulting in ~$4000 repair cost. i have read about alot of other Volkswagens having this same issue. VW has redesigned this part several times, i did not recive a TSB stating there was an issue with an internal component of my engine even though VW knows this issue will result in engine failure.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

108K miles. Got off of work and I went to start the vehicle. I started the vehicle the battery light started to flash and the check engine light came on and started flashing I just did a quick loop and put it right back into the parking spot that I was in. I took it into a shop they found that the starter was getting way too hot. They took the starter out and put in a new one and when they went to start the vehicle the engine seized

- Sandy, UT, USA

While driving the vehicle looses power, I can stop shut it down and it runs fine for a period. The problem is unpredictable, I am afraid to drive the vehicle on on interstate highways, because a serious accident would occur.

- Mobile, AL, USA

The car wouldn't start and found out the timing chain jumped

- Aiken, SC, USA

My Volkswagen Passat has fallen to an issue many others have fallen. It appears the timing-chain tensioner failed causing the timing-chain to jump. When this happens the valves can bend and also ruin the cylinders. The error code is P0016. VW West broad is recommending a repair of $5,100 dollars. After discussing with VW of America they will not cover as it is outside of their extended warranty 100,000 miles or December of 2019. My car is approximately 111K miles and 6 months past the date. I was not made aware of this issue so I could not be proactive in fixing the tensioner. They even redesigned the timing-chain tensioner because the old one is faulty. I am lucky I was able to make it home from my day trip this past weekend and that the issue did not take place while driving. I was in a parking lot on top of a mountain. It took 4 or so seconds to start which was abnormal, but proceeded to run. The check engine light came on, but I was able to proceed home. Several days later I tried starting the car to bring to the shop, but it no longer starts and I had to get it towed. At this point, I am prepared to send it to the junk yard because the cost of the repair is beyond the value of the vehicle. More information about this issue can be found at this litigation website where they settled. Https://www.timingchainlitigation.com/

- Manakin Sabot, VA, USA

Purchased the car at 62K engine timing chain went out at 72K I'm very frustrated they are not communicating with me on anything and nobody is helping.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

Driving home from work on a busy road when all the sudden my car starts to shake and then the epc light came on engine started flashing. I've read a bunch of threads with Volkswagen having this issue. [xxx] vehicles. You were funded by [xxx] hitler no wonder. Y'all have to take some responsibility once in a while for all the shady [xxx] Y'all are trying to pull. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Sandy, UT, USA

VW found out that the timing chain is defective in their VW cc 2.0 T engine. This part can go out at anytime. If you are traveling at a high speed you can be fatally injured if this timing chain goes out. It hasn't happened but I was warned. With the solution of a $3800 repair.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Timing chain broke resulting in catastrophic engine failure. This vehicle has had numerous recalls and is the subject of multiple class action lawsuits. If you have the option to purchase a VW cc do not do it. These vehicles are complete garbage and should be recalled completely by the manufacturer.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Drove car without problems. Came back an hour later and it started, but engine was shaking. Moved it across parking lot and shut engine off. Next time I tried to turn it on, would not start. Took it to mechanic, said that timing chain broke and ruined the rest of the engine. Did research and found this to be a common issue with VW engines. Faulty timing chains are used which cause catastrophic engine failure leaving driver at risk if this happens when driving. Even when not driving, the possibility of such a common occurrence from one of their products failing and ruining the rest of the car is unfair to consumers and Volkswagen should be held accountable beyond warranty liabilities for any of their vehicles that this happens to. They should not be allowed to build faulty engines and leave consumers to foot the bill for their shoddy designs and workmanship.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

The timing chain was part of a class-action lawsuit in 2018 by VW owners. My 2010 Passat was part of that, but we didn't have any problems with it. Now, the timing chain failed at 115K miles on the car. It would not start. It tried to, but would never catch. I now need a brand new engine. I had two mechanics look at it. I also called VW both local and national to see if my timing chain had been replaced. They said they don't keep track of that information. I bought the car used in 2017. Carfax doesn't show service records for a timing chain replacement, so I assume this is the original.

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

I have owned this car for beraly one month. 2 days after purchasing the 02 sensors went bad. 1 week later my PCV valve went bad. And 2 days after that my car stalled on me while driving down a canyon and would not start again. I lost control and ended up on the side of the road. I though I was going to kill myself. After sitting there for about an hour the car turned on but was extremely shaky and would stall the minute I slowed down or came to a stop. I managed to get the car to a repair shop only to have the engine die on me. The car cannot be turned on or moved. I was told it might be the timing chain which is a common issue in this engine. I'm being told I need to practically replace the engine which will cost more than what the car is worth. If I try to turn the car on. It hesitates a lot and once it turns over it immediately shuts off. I have beraly made 1 payment on this vehicle and it already died on me. Was excited about such a nice looking car only to have fall under the lemon car category in my opinion. I am now left with a car payment. A huge repair bill and no mode of transportation all due to Volkswagen faulty design.

- Fillmore, CA, USA

Informed that timing chain broke spreading metal bits throughout turbo engine and engine needs to be replaced. VW will cover timing chain installation but remainder of repair will be our responsibility. The car had 72,000 miles and under the 10yr/100,000 mile warranty. We believe that dealership should have informed us about the timing chain drive failure and advised us to replace before it disintegrated! the vehicle had been back and forth to the dealership three previous times because of the jerking of the issue so that should have been a clue to the service department. After a 10-day holiday where the car stayed in the driveway, when we started it a terrible noise occurred and we could not start it so it was towed to dealership. Fortunately, when the incident happened, we were not driving on a crowded, busy city street or the freeway. We have been loyal VW owners for 50+ years and used our local dealership for 21+ years. We just purchased a new car and it's not a VW. I will get in touch with our lawyer if the dealership will not cover all repairs and labor.

- Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Takata recall the car will not start no warnings no codes just stop working

- Washington, DC, USA

Service engine notification came on in late December. I called the dealership for an appointment. The person who answered told me my vehicle didn't need a 100K check up but it was due for an oil change and I could just walk in without an appointment. I walked in a few days later and they told me I needed an appointment for the oil change. I just had it at the dealership for an inspection and recall in October; the guy waiting on me wondered why they didn't do the oil change and 100K check up then. I couldn't get an appointment until after the holidays. I dropped it off January 2. January 3 at 3:30 pm I got a text stating they needed to keep it until the next day to figure everything out. I picked it up on the 4th. After driving straight home and locally, not more than 10 miles, the engine light started flickering and I parked it at home. It was a Saturday. I tried to get in touch with someone but no one responded until Monday. They told me to bring it back in. I called aaa; they sent a tow truck; he tried to start it to get it out of the driveway but it wouldn't turn over; I had it towed. They told me it was the timing chain and it would be over $5,000 to fix it.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Volkswagen dealer refuses to fix recalls

- Portland, ME, USA

Car stalled and stopped from full motion to reduced speed.

- Fremont, CA, USA

I drove to school in the morning and parked my car stationary for 2 hours. Once I returned the vehicle it would not start. I towed car to dealership and turns out the timing chain had failed. I only have 100,399 miles on the car.

- Euless, TX, USA

So we just payed off our car and the problems started, first the car wouldn't go in reverse it acted as it was in neutral then it started doing in when driving so we took it in and they said we need a new transmission after that the A/C stopped working and we started getting a loud ticking noise so we took it in again to the dealership this time they tell us the timing chain needs to be replaced, a seal for the transmission is leaking also, we have done alot of research online and have seen this has been happening to alot of people if the timing chain breaks it can seize the whole motor! I paid roughly 22K for the car it has less then 70K miles and they want around 9K for the repairs there has to something done about this they should not get away with ripping people off

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA