Engine Burning Oil problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

1999 vw Passat oil consumption - 1 qt. Every 750 miles. Dealer has replaced seals, tests and is now planning further seal replacement. I know this won't get fixed; this seems to be a design flaw where many other consumers are also "suffering". Will the federal government demand a recall???????.

2 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2000

Vehicle stalls intermittently at speeds of 25-65 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer 10-15 times, cannot find a cause. The mirror switch is inoperative due to window switch failure. The driver seat warmer was inoperative. Engine has a burning smell due to oil leak. Vehicle made noise in front end on left turns due to a stabilizer bar clamp being loose. Front brakes make noise. Steering makes noise and locked while driving. Steering column sliding cover cracked.




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