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It may assist to keep you in your lane. Related questions Airbag warning light is on, are the airbags broken? The weight sensor under the seat may not be reading a correct value. Prior to the axle failing, the catalytic converter had to be replaced which was the cause of a loud noise coming from the engine and it also caused the brake booster pipe to melt, which left the consumer with no brakes. Tl-the contact owns a Volkswagen Passat glx.
While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle engine light came on. The contact stated he drove the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and he was told the catalytic converter needed replacing. The failure was constant since July 1, The vehicle has not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51, and the current mileage was 62, I have had my vw Passat for 7 years now and have had it in the shop multiple issues including warped rotors front and back , cracked chasse, electrical issues and various other problems.
Before having this car, I had a Toyota for 8 years and in the 8 years I had the Toyota, I only had it in the shop for routine maintenance. I think the vw Passat is a lemon. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated excessively and smoke began emanating from the passenger side. The engine light remained illuminated on the instrument control panel.
She pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the catalytic converter. The dealer stated that the electrical system, emission coiler, and oxygen sensors failed. All of the repairs were made. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 52, The consumer stated the vehicle has not been driven in a year and a half due to the oil sludge and misfiring problems.
The catalytic converter failed and the spark plugs and coil packs were constantly being replaced. I only drove 5 miles after the coil pack failed trying to limp back to the dealer when the fire started. I put the fire out myself. The contact stated that the on-board diagnostic indicated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.
The dealer and manufacturer refused to replace the unit. The dealer stated that there were no recalls available.
The VIN, engine size, and dealer information were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 75, I've had my Passat now for 3 years, my husband and myself see to it that our cars have annual tune-ups and regular oil changes.
For the past month the abs and brake light has been flashing non-stop. During my most recent tune up, I was informed that the catalytic converters have to be replaced. My mechanic was convinced that a recall had to be in place because he was seeing this problem occurring frequently.
All of this has me furious. A recall is needed--right a way!!!!!. The contact stated that the push key becomes stuck and the gears must be shifted in order to correct the failure. Also, the emergency brake failed to operate properly, and the vehicle's interior smelled like rotten eggs. On April 9, the vehicle was brought to a dealer for a diagnosis. The current mileage was, 10, and failure mileage was 9, They have been given me the run around because of the faulty engine system.
The check engine light came on with a message display of "emissions workshop! The car dealer I bought it from thought it might be the O2 sensors, but it turned out not be to. The check engine light came on again with the same message shortly there after. I took it in to the vw dealer again and they replaced both of my catalytic converters which were covered by the vw emissions warranty. This seemed to have resolved the problem. I recently had an experience that I believe would be of interest to your organization.
We were very pleased with our purchase fo a number of years, until what were described to us as "normal" repairs became necessary. Some of the more memorable normal repairs included rear brakes at 40, miles front brakes were in very good condition for approx. We began to suspect the pricing structure of vw parts and labor was skewed toward the expensive. A big part of of our decision to buy vw was their reputation for solid transportation over a long time.
The car was even listed as a recommended purchase on a number of consumer magazines! We have owned the car for 5 years and have , miles on the odometer. Contacting vw gave no relief, as their stated warranty was for 5 years, but only for 80, miles. Needless to say, I will never purchase a Volkswagen product again, and would like to inform potential purchasers of this type of unexpected cost. Shielding on exhaust system separated and made contact with manifold, causing a fire. Upper control arms on both sides are worn out.
Tie rods are worn out on both sides.
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