Table 1 shows 26 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (nine problems).
1999 vw Passat 1. 8t suffered sudden timing belt failure at only 54,000 miles. Incident occurred at night on a major interstate (I-70) in the colorado mountains, leaving me barely able to control my vehicle to coast uphill to a narrow snowy shoulder, where we were forced to call 911 and wait for Read details...
When a $2 o ring in oil filter housing fails, oil is quickly pumped from the engine. . Mechanic says this is a common problem with the 1. 8 liter turbo. Daughter was driving when the oil light finally came on. In less that 5 miles engine damage started. Cam shaft is scored. Read details...
When starting the vehicle, both after it has been sitting for a while and when the engine is still warm, the engine revs up to about 2000 rpm and then after a few seconds drops back to normal idle speed. Read details...