Volkswagen Passat 1994
Model Passat made in 1994 by Volkswagen got 36 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and structure. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 2.8l engine.
Model 1994
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 4 | 930829 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 4 | 930829 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
95V178000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1993 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 34000 | 11/29/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/20/1995 | 09/25/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. a stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
9704109707D | 04/10/1997 | 53604 | Conditions with engine intermittently will not start. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
15 9701 | 06/04/1997 | 53616 | Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
VW87/9501 | 02/01/1995 | 42010 | R-134a expansion valve noisy. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA00028 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/28/2000 | 01/29/2002 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURE | 02V026000 | |
It allege that the fuel tank and fuel fill pipe puncture from tire blow-out | ||||||
PE00033 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/10/2000 | 12/28/2000 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURE | ||
The office of defects investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models.the reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire.this investigation has been opened to further study this issue. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
06/15/2004 | 130000 | 1 | |
The passive restraint system causes the battery to drain. the seat belt switch built into the door causes the seat belt motor to run when the vehicle is on off. the seat belt module was disconnected, rendering the vehicle without seat belts.*ak | |||
1 | 06/24/1994 | ||
Electrical system failure causing components to malfunction (a/c, sun roof, radio, power windows). | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
3 | 06/24/1994 | ||
Vehicle has had three batteries within a four year period. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
10 | 11/01/1996 | ||
The car cuts off at any given speed without any notice including on a freeway. this is very dangerous and i am afraid to drive my car.*ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
12/01/2002 | 3 | 11/02/1995 | |
The consumer parked the vehicle and 45 minutes later smoke began to come from under the hood. the consumer took out the battery to stop vehicle from catching fire. the insurance company said the smoke was due to a faulty ignition switch. *nlm the ignition switch was repaired in dec. 2002 but was faulty. one week later the electrical burned. a letter was received from the dealer in re to extending the ignition switch warranty. smoke continued to pour out of the ignition area and from in between the driver and front passenger seats. the technician found an electrical part of the ignition switch burnt(#15 wire). the abs light stayed on due to a failed abs pump. the consumer requested reimbursement in re to the ignition problem. *sc | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
01/01/1999 | 5 | 08/01/1997 | |
Electrical components failed, including speedometer, temp gauge, and transmission indicator. engine failed to start intermittently. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
04/01/1998 | 03/06/1998 | ||
The engine quits at all speeds without warning or indication and will not restart immediately, creating hazardous traffic conditions. the problem is most apparent after automatic engagement of the cooling fan. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
04/20/2002 | 3 | 04/01/2000 | |
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
03/03/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
Cooling fan had to be replaced not once, but twice within 5 years. i think the part was covered in a recall, but volkswagen could not tell me about the vehicle history. | |||
01/13/2000 | |||
The fan motor shaft seized, rendering the fan motor inoperable. vehicle was repaired under a recall. however, the problem reoccurred. dealer has since repaired the vehicle. *ak | |||
04/04/1996 | |||
Consumer states that recall work was performed in april and since that time vehicle has been cutting off and not starting properly. fixed under recall 95v178000, cooling system:fan. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
07/01/1998 | 1 | 06/24/1994 | |
Radiator hose broke. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
01/01/1998 | 2 | 06/24/1994 | |
Engine thermostat has failed several times resulting in vehicle overheating. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
01/01/1999 | 5 | 08/01/1997 | |
Electrical components failed, including speedometer, temp gauge, and transmission indicator. engine failed to start intermittently. | |||
09/10/1998 | 7 | ||
Going uphill, making left turn at about 10 mph, vehicle became inoperative/stalled, causing the steering to lock up, almost resulting in an accident. intermittent problem. dealer cannot reproduce defect. *ak | |||
07/18/1997 | |||
Consumer states that while driving vehicle cuts off giving no indication . | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
08/15/1996 | |||
Defective fuel line clamps cause underhood fuel lines to leak allowing fumes to enter passanger compartment. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
06/06/1996 | |||
Vehicle burst into flames while driving due to gas tank fluid leakage.*ak | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
1 | |||
Odometer and speedometer did not work properly, consumer does not own this vehicle anymore. *slc | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
12/06/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
With the transmsiion failing it could be a serious problem, especially at the speed that i was going at the appromimate time of failure. an accident almost occured due to the violnet lunging back and forth from the defective transmission. obviously there is a problem with volkswagens transmissions. this problem needs to be addressed promptly by volkswagen before fatalities do occur. the transmission should have not failed at such an early time. | |||
10/09/1998 | 03/06/1998 | ||
Transmission failed. | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
06/15/2004 | 130000 | 1 | |
The passive restraint system causes the battery to drain. the seat belt switch built into the door causes the seat belt motor to run when the vehicle is on off. the seat belt module was disconnected, rendering the vehicle without seat belts.*ak | |||
Automatic seat belt on both driver's and passenger's sides will retract suddenly, causing loss of protection in case of accident. *ak | |||
07/16/1996 | 15 | 08/01/1994 | |
Drivers side motorbelt fails intermittently. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
12/01/2002 | 3 | 11/02/1995 | |
The consumer parked the vehicle and 45 minutes later smoke began to come from under the hood. the consumer took out the battery to stop vehicle from catching fire. the insurance company said the smoke was due to a faulty ignition switch. *nlm the ignition switch was repaired in dec. 2002 but was faulty. one week later the electrical burned. a letter was received from the dealer in re to extending the ignition switch warranty. smoke continued to pour out of the ignition area and from in between the driver and front passenger seats. the technician found an electrical part of the ignition switch burnt(#15 wire). the abs light stayed on due to a failed abs pump. the consumer requested reimbursement in re to the ignition problem. *sc | |||
While traveling and without any indication brakes will fail without being depressing. dealer has been notified. please provide further information.*ak | |||
04/18/1996 | 8 | ||
Antilock brakes failed 2 times. *sd | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
1 | 06/24/1994 | ||
Abs control unit failed. | |||
STEERING | |||
09/10/1998 | 7 | ||
Going uphill, making left turn at about 10 mph, vehicle became inoperative/stalled, causing the steering to lock up, almost resulting in an accident. intermittent problem. dealer cannot reproduce defect. *ak | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
08/28/1998 | 01/20/1995 | ||
Tie rod end wore out, causing vehicle to make noise when turning corners. | |||
STRUCTURE | |||
11/01/1995 | 7 | 08/01/1994 | |
Structure of vehicle causes tire damage/blow outs. | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
11/01/1995 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
Camber out of alignment. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
12/06/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
With the transmsiion failing it could be a serious problem, especially at the speed that i was going at the appromimate time of failure. an accident almost occured due to the violnet lunging back and forth from the defective transmission. obviously there is a problem with volkswagens transmissions. this problem needs to be addressed promptly by volkswagen before fatalities do occur. the transmission should have not failed at such an early time. | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
When engine gets hot steam enters inside of vehicle which fogs up windows. cause could not be identified. dealer contacted. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
10/26/2006 | 110000 | 1 | 09/10/2006 |
94 volkswagen passat, 110k miles, experienced heater core failure, leaking 200 degree fluid onto floor of passenger compartment near gas/brake pedal and fogging over interior of windshield with sticky anti-freeze residue. *nm |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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NJ | FREDON TOWNSHIP | 07860 | MOTORSPORTS LLC | 973 383 2626 |