Volkswagon Passat

Model Passat made by Volkswagon got 7 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
CHILD SEAT
05/23/2007005/23/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a britax regent classic child restraint (model # e9l39c5). the contact stated that the base of the safety seat does not properly secure in his 2007 volkswagen passat station wagon or in his 2004 volkswagen passat. the manufacturer was contacted. the manufactured date was november 10, 2005.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/26/2008230001
 I started my vehicle, and within 30 seconds i smelled burning. i shut down engine and noticed smoke bellowing out from under hood. i lifted hood and found an electrical harness on top of engine was on fire and melting. i was able to borrow pliers from someone and disconnected battery cable. i had vehicle towed to dealership, and they called me this morning stating that the coil had an internal short. i asked them how i can be assured that this wouldn't happen again when parts are replaced and there reply was this is very rare. i have a baby less than 2 years old and it scares me to death to think what may of happened if my wife was driving with my child. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
02/18/2008302/15/2007
 My 2007 vw passat wagon has 3 times on trips longer than 4 hours in 0 degree weather started chugging and shaking on the highway. each time has been worse and lasted longer. the first time a call to a vw dealer said it was the gas cap and it would be ok. the second time a subaru mechanic diagnosed misfiring and a bad coil so i took it to a vw dealer who said there was nothing they could find wrong to fix. the third time i was nearly stranded on a remote highway. i eventually got home to my private mechanic who agreed it was misfiring and a bad coil and will fix it. *tr
11/02/200747801007/28/2007
 When decelerating to a stop, the engine revs more than normal. the failure occurs intermittently. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the speed was unknown. the current mileage is 4800 and it happened at 4780. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
08/27/2008280001
 We had few failures on vw 2007 passat wagon; first was a recall on one of the software parts (approx 28 000 miles); then ac pipe system recall; then we had an oil leak (37 000 miles-no damage or warnings prior to that)-dealership fixed it without much explanation; laud noise from the engine- gasket on one of the vales in the engine failed (45 000 miles)-no prior warnings-fixed without much explanation from the dealership except that if we keep driving? car will use more gas then usual... *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/15/20066001512/13/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. when decelerating to a stop, the engine revs more than normal. the failure occurs intermittently. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 7,000 and failure mileage was 600.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
02/18/2008302/15/2007
 My 2007 vw passat wagon has 3 times on trips longer than 4 hours in 0 degree weather started chugging and shaking on the highway. each time has been worse and lasted longer. the first time a call to a vw dealer said it was the gas cap and it would be ok. the second time a subaru mechanic diagnosed misfiring and a bad coil so i took it to a vw dealer who said there was nothing they could find wrong to fix. the third time i was nearly stranded on a remote highway. i eventually got home to my private mechanic who agreed it was misfiring and a bad coil and will fix it. *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
GASNELLVILLEDWIGHT HARRISON VOLKSWAGON
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