EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ;THE PROBLEM THAT I AM ABOUT TO DESCRIBE HAS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS OCCURRED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES ; THERE ARE THREE PROBLEMS. THE 1ST PROBLEM BEING THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING/ON AND I AM EITHER IN PARK, AT A STOP LIGHT OR SIMILAR, THE ENGINE "SPUTTERS"…
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EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ;THE PROBLEM THAT I AM ABOUT TO DESCRIBE HAS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS OCCURRED SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES ; THERE ARE THREE PROBLEMS. THE 1ST PROBLEM BEING THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING/ON AND I AM EITHER IN PARK, AT A STOP LIGHT OR SIMILAR, THE ENGINE "SPUTTERS" AS IF IT HAS LOWER GRADE/BAD GAS OR IS MISFIRING OR HAS AN AIR LEAK OF SOME SORT. PROBLEM 2, WHEN I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP/PARKED AND THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE, WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE TO "CREEP" FORWARD (LIKE IN TRAFFIC) THE CAR SHAKES/THROBS/INCHES FORWARD AS IF THE BRAKES ARE CLAMPING DOWN ON THE DISCS AND LETTING GO REALLY QUICK. IT IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES BECAUSE IF I LET THE CAR "CREEP" IN IDLE UP A HILL WITHOUT USING THE BRAKES THE CAR STILL SHAKES/THROBS. THE 3RD PROBLEM IS THAT THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS DELAYED ANYWHERE FROM 1 FULL SECOND TO 3 FULL SECONDS. IT'S SIMPLE, WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE/THE ENGINE DOES NOT REV ANYWHERE FROM 1 TO 3 FULL SECONDS. AT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEEDS, IT DOES THE SAME THING. IN BOTH INSTANCES WHETHER IT BE AT A STOP LIGHT OF CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THIS PROBLEM HAS NEARLY GOTTEN ME KILLED OR SERIOUSLY HURT. WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE = I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEE WHAT WAS CAUSING THESE PROBLEMS SO THEY COULD FIX IT AND THEY DIDN'T COME UP WITH ANYTHING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10163451
200 miles · Jul 23, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
THERE ARE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE SYMPTOM WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE CAR HAD 71 MILES AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM BETWEEN 200-250 MILES. FAILURE: THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES SHAKES MILDLY TO VIOLENTLY WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. I SER…
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THERE ARE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE SYMPTOM WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE CAR HAD 71 MILES AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM BETWEEN 200-250 MILES. FAILURE: THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES SHAKES MILDLY TO VIOLENTLY WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. I SERVICED THE VEHICLE WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY SAID THIS IS NORMAL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10163199
200 miles · Jul 23, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
I PURCHASED MY VW 3.6 4MOTION PASSAT WITH 71 MILES. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED 200 TO 250 MILES, THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING WHEN GENTLY APPLYING BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS. I ALSO EXPERIENCE THIS WHEN THE GEAR IS IN DRIVE AND THEIR IS NO GAS BEING APPLIED. I HAVE SERVICED THE VEHICLE WITH VOLKSWAGEN TWICE AND THEY STATE THAT THIS IS…
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I PURCHASED MY VW 3.6 4MOTION PASSAT WITH 71 MILES. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED 200 TO 250 MILES, THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING WHEN GENTLY APPLYING BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS. I ALSO EXPERIENCE THIS WHEN THE GEAR IS IN DRIVE AND THEIR IS NO GAS BEING APPLIED. I HAVE SERVICED THE VEHICLE WITH VOLKSWAGEN TWICE AND THEY STATE THAT THIS IS NORMAL BEHAVIOR. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS THROUGH A INTERNET FORUM AND DISCOVERED THAT NOT ALL OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE TYPE THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCE THIS SYMPTOM. THE SHAKING TOPIC CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING URL. HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/ZEROTHREAD?ID=2619540. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10163197
9,500 miles · Jul 15, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE. THERE IS A ENGINE MISFIRE THAT SEEMS TO OCCUR MOSTLY WHEN IT'S VERY HOT OUTSIDE (ARIZONA SUMMERS!) AND SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTS THE CAR'S ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE FUEL FILTER AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND GAVE THE CAR BACK TO ME. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OC…
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RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE. THERE IS A ENGINE MISFIRE THAT SEEMS TO OCCUR MOSTLY WHEN IT'S VERY HOT OUTSIDE (ARIZONA SUMMERS!) AND SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTS THE CAR'S ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE FUEL FILTER AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. THEY RESET THE CODE AND GAVE THE CAR BACK TO ME. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING AND I AM SCHEDULED TO TAKE THE CAR IN AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY CONTACTED VW AMERICA AND VW AMERICA STATED THEY KNOW OF NO PROBLEM, BUT FOR ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND ATTEMPT TO RECREATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE MISFIRE OCCURS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162478
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT DELAY IN ACCELERATION, WHILE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE HESITATION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS KNOW AS THE CALIFORNIA 5 MPH START HESITATION. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A SOFTWARE ISSUE THAT WOULD BE CORRECTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162636
1,345 miles · Mar 30, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. UPON DROP OFF TO DEALER IT STAYED FOR 5 BUSINESS DAYS(AS OF 3/30 IT IS STILL THERE). MULTIPLE FAULT CODES FOR MISFIRING IN ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. PLUGS, 6 COILS, FUEL PUMP RELAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. INJECTOR CLEANSING BEING PERFORMED. CAR IS 5 WEEKS OLD WITH 1300 MILES. ALL THESE FIXES HAVE AMOUNTED …
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. UPON DROP OFF TO DEALER IT STAYED FOR 5 BUSINESS DAYS(AS OF 3/30 IT IS STILL THERE). MULTIPLE FAULT CODES FOR MISFIRING IN ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. PLUGS, 6 COILS, FUEL PUMP RELAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. INJECTOR CLEANSING BEING PERFORMED. CAR IS 5 WEEKS OLD WITH 1300 MILES. ALL THESE FIXES HAVE AMOUNTED TO NOTHING AS THE CAR STILL HAS THE MISFIRING PROBLEM. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA IS FOLLOWING THEIR GUIDELINES TRYING TO FIX AN UNSAFE CAR.*JB
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TIE ROD NUT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUTS AT THE PROPER TORQUED SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
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EA11002 · Engine Compartment Fire
Opened Jan 26, 2011 · Closed Feb 17, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling
In July 2010, the Agency opened PE10-027 to investigate allegations of coil on plug (COP) ignition coil fires in MY2002-2003 VW Passat vehicles.The investigation was upgraded in January 2011 to include all MY2001-2007 4-cylinder VW Passat, gasoline, turbo-charged vehicles.Based on the analysis of VW's response, and including ODI's consumer complaints, ODI has since identified 135 unique engine fire reports attributable to the COP coils.After further review of the details as contained in each report, ODI determined that 43 of the 135 fire reports were actual fire/flame incidents, 83 fire reports were thermal events (smoke, spark, heat or wire melt), and another 9 fire reports were undetermined in severity due to the lack of information.These COP coil fires were characterized as initiated from within the COP coil circuit located at the top of the engine block and below the plastic engine cover.The fires observed were contained in the engine compartment and did not reach into the passenger compartment in contrast to those caused by an overheated catalytic converter examined in ODI?s investigation in 2007 and 2008.There were no reports of crashes or personal injury in this examination.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancesSee the Closing Report for additional details.
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Electrical System
In July 2010, the Agency opened PE10-027 to investigate allegations of coil on plug (COP) ignition coil fires in MY2002-2003 VW Passat vehicles.The investigation was upgraded in January 2011 to include all MY2001-2007 4-cylinder VW Passat, gasoline, turbo-charged vehicles.Based on the analysis of VW's response, and including ODI's consumer complaints, ODI has since identified 135 unique engine fire reports attributable to the COP coils.After further review of the details as contained in each report, ODI determined that 43 of the 135 fire reports were actual fire/flame incidents, 83 fire reports were thermal events (smoke, spark, heat or wire melt), and another 9 fire reports were undetermined in severity due to the lack of information.These COP coil fires were characterized as initiated from within the COP coil circuit located at the top of the engine block and below the plastic engine cover.The fires observed were contained in the engine compartment and did not reach into the passenger compartment in contrast to those caused by an overheated catalytic converter examined in ODI?s investigation in 2007 and 2008.There were no reports of crashes or personal injury in this examination.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancesSee the Closing Report for additional details.
Engine And Engine Cooling
In July 2010, the Agency opened PE10-027 to investigate allegations of coil on plug (COP) ignition coil fires in MY2002-2003 VW Passat vehicles.The investigation was upgraded in January 2011 to include all MY2001-2007 4-cylinder VW Passat, gasoline, turbo-charged vehicles.Based on the analysis of VW's response, and including ODI's consumer complaints, ODI has since identified 135 unique engine fire reports attributable to the COP coils.After further review of the details as contained in each report, ODI determined that 43 of the 135 fire reports were actual fire/flame incidents, 83 fire reports were thermal events (smoke, spark, heat or wire melt), and another 9 fire reports were undetermined in severity due to the lack of information.These COP coil fires were characterized as initiated from within the COP coil circuit located at the top of the engine block and below the plastic engine cover.The fires observed were contained in the engine compartment and did not reach into the passenger compartment in contrast to those caused by an overheated catalytic converter examined in ODI?s investigation in 2007 and 2008.There were no reports of crashes or personal injury in this examination.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancesSee the Closing Report for additional details.
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