2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems, complaints & recalls

2018-02-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 135,000 mi

“fuel leaking from fitting on top of tank near fuel level sending unit.…”

2017-03-06 · Engine · 105,000 mi

“didnt explain fully the first time, so here goes. my vw has engine failure, vw had a lawsuit against them some years back because of a engine sludge problem. the engine ran hot because it was a turbo powered engine, plus not having enough oil to keep it cool. causing the oil to breakdown and make sludge which clogged up the oil pump and starved th…”

2017-02-27 · Engine · 105,000 mi

“engine failure, car was driving perfect no problems. all of a sudden it starts vibrating and shaking out of control. called my mechanic he told me to bring it by, i started on my way to drive to the shop so he could take a look. car died 1 mile from shop while i was driving in traffic. i was going 45mph wgen it failed, i had to get out the car push…”

2015-06-21 · Service Brakes · 235,000 mi

“motor vehicle light: abs brake light on. mechanics tell me these computer are always defective. repair cost 750.00. mileage 235,000. lots of costly repairs. light cannot be reset so i have to pay the above amount to fix it and be able to resell it. this abs has barely been used. company should fix it [xxx]/ [xxx]@aol.com information …”

2014-02-10 · Structure:body · 96,000 mi · 💥 crash

“i was driving up somewhat of a hill and had to slow down due to a bit of traffic flow. i had realized i was a little closer than i thought so i braked a little harder than usual. my brakes were grabbing on tightly to the ground like they should but then seemed to have given out at the last couple seconds. my car hit the car in front of me, resultin…”

2013-04-29 · Service Brakes · 151,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat wagon. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. the emergency brake was engaged in order to slow down; however, the vehicle then crashed into the rear of another vehicle. there were no personal injuries. a police report was filed of the incident.…”

2012-09-04 · Tires · 103,000 mi

“left rear tire completely separated at the sidewalls , leaving 2 rubber rings at each side of the rim, 3 inch wide. car was going 65 mph with no load, except driver. no prior problems or visible cracking. air pressure was checked before trip and found in compliance with car spec. *tr…”