Table 1 shows 18 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (six problems).
: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the expressway, the timing chain fractured prematurely and caused the engine to stall suddenly without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined the timing chain should have been replaced at 105,000 miles. Read details...
I was just told by the vw dealer that my 1998 vw Passat with 1. 8t engine needs to be replaced because of sludge problems. I change the oil more frequently than the required 5000 miles (usually between 3000 and 3500), but don't have every receipt, and don't have the oil change receipts from the Read details...
When the engine dust cover loosens at high speed it's like an explosion occurs. This has happened after oil changes at 3 different vw service centers in houston. I advised gerd klauss, pres. Vw on 11-27-00. Read details...