Problems with 2003 Volkswagen Passat ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. while pulling out of the driveway, the contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. the low coolant warning indicator illuminated and an abnormal beeping sound was heard while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the coolant leak was due to an engine failure that was not repairable. the dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 124,675. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e007000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Engine lights come on. car at times start shaking - not consistently though. took it to shop: found out ignition coils misfires. this has occurred 4 times in a 2 year time span. the most recent 2 being a month apart. the most recent incident burned almost all of the spark plugs. did research and this website describes my situation perfectly: http://www.vwproblems.com/trends/ignition-coil/. *tr

Fuel supply line began leaking at mounting point on firewall above catalytic converter. break/crack in line was significant and posed a high probability of fire, as any fuel leak, but substantially more so due to the location above the catalytic converter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the contact also stated that the vehicle emitted a noise in which it sounded like it was low on fuel. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. the manufacturer also stated that they were not responsible for repairs. the failure and current mileages were 113,008.

Owner drove the 2003 volkswagen passat (2.8 v6 engine) home and parked it. he came back out to the driveway approximately 2 hours later and found the vehicle smoking. small fire at right front floor pan/minor melting of dash plastics caused by heat from right side exhaust pipe/catalytic converter. heat shield melted, rubber body plug ignited and consumed, carpet just above body plug was charred. car just had right side catalytic converter and pipe replaced. *tr

2003 volkswagen passat has had recurring problems with ignition coils over the past two years (have already had two replaced at personal expense, as they were not under recall/warranty) most recent issue with such has occurred the past two weeks, beginning with the appearance of the check engine light along with periods of my vehicle running very rough (a "rumbling" type sensation, particularly when idling/while stopped) this soon escalated into a total loss of power while driving on the freeway the other day, which necessitated in me having to abruptly pull onto the shoulder, smoke came out from under the hood for a minute or two. took my passat to a local repair shop the next day, where they read the error code(s) for my check engine light---turns out there are 10 in all, 1 for each cylinder in my engine (i have a v6), 3 for each ignition coil, and 1 general engine code. this will be the third time i have dealt with this issue in a very short time frame. i will be calling the dealership first thing in the morning but i do not believe there is any recall/warranty out for this issue still. i am ...

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I own a 2003 vw passatt 1.8l turbo. i purchased this car brand new, and have used fully synthetic oil for the entire life of the vehicle. from reading several forums on the issue i am going to report, i do not have a gold plated record of all oil changes and maintenance. i have changed my oil every 3000-5000 miles. two months ago, i was driving my car when the stop engine oil pressure light came on. i immediately pulled over and had the car towed to my mechanic, who is a master mechanic. the cause of the problem was the oil intake tube in the oil pan....it was completely clogged up and no oil was getting through it. i paid for parts and labor for him to make the repairs and it cost me $2500 dollars. i would like to be reimbursed for my cost, and find out what vw has done to cover owners for these repairs? thank you very much. *tr

I have a 2003 volkswagen passat with 77,650 miles with problems with the oilpump and engine problems that is unknown. the automobile will stall not start it hasn't been driven in over 6 months due to the rattling noise in the engine and i believe slugged is build up in the engine but since then i have replaced two oilpumps in the vehicle and the sensors. engine oil pressure failure and defective coils on each cylinder. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the oil warning light illuminated. the contact moved off the roadway and shut the vehicle off. the vehicle was restarted and driven a short distance before the failure recurred. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for the failure and she was advised to call back and schedule an appointment. she stated that the dealer advised her that there was a warranty repair dealing with the oil sludge. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,600.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat w8. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably causing difficulty in the steering. suddenly, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the engine stalled while attempting to drive onto the emergency lane. within ten minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to an independent mechanic who informed him that the failure was related to the cam shaft and torque. the technician could not guarantee that the failure would not recur after the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 06/29/11*lj updated 1/13/2012 *ln *tr

Heater core plugs thus resulting in inoperable heating of the interior of the car. also causing a leak thus spewing steam and fluid into the interior of the car. with the windscreen receiving the steam and impairing the vision of the driver which may lead to an accident. *tr

The vw 1.8t engine has know sludge issues that lead to engine failure. when the engine fails the driver looses all power functions associated with the vehicle. this includes steering and brakes. this is exactly what happened to me and i was lucky enough to be in the left hand lane and was able to pull over and park. had this happened when i was on an interstate it could have been a completely different outcome. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated the timing belt could not be adjusted. the check engine light illuminated because of the timing chain failure which also caused damage to the ignition coil. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the timing chain was designed to be a lifetime timing system and could not be adjusted. the contact was unable to register the vehicle because the check engine light was on. the contact spoke to the manufacturer who stated the only thing that can be done is to replace all four cam gear adjusters, control solenoid housing, adjuster bolts and timing chains, the valve cover gasket and seals, torque converter bolts, exhaust gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, injector seals, chain cover, chain tensioners, rear main seal and the throttle body gaskets. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.