Six problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. Upon inspection the technician noticed the steering assembly came loose. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealership. They replaced both lower control arms and both tie rods. Also, the dealership also found there was an oil leak and the abs was defective. The technician discovered the steering rack assembly was loose to the point it could have fallen of from the frame. Updated 11/29/05.
The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The car has been t dealer, serviced as the original owner on a regular basis. The oil has been changed on schedule. The vehicle has 112,000 miles on it. The contact was informed on 9-30-05 that the engine needed an overhaul, and that it would cost in excess of $1000. 00 to replace the valve rings/o-rings). The contact was told that if this was not done oil would leak , and the car could catch on fire. The contact's daughter has a friend who told her that this was a known problem with the 1999 Passat. The contact called the manufacturer, and was told the warrant expired, and they could not do anything about it. Also she called bbb and filed a complaint against Volkswagen. .
Oil leaking from valve cover seals, cylinder head and cam cover seals.
Oil line broke while driving. Also, abs/master cylinder malfunctioned, causing the entire abs system to be replaced. Vehicle was not braking properly when brakes were applied. In addition, had pads replaced twice/needed a new booster installed, and sun roof was replaced because it leaked and made a squealing noise.
Car is leaking oil. Attempted repair three times. Car was smoking from beneath passenger compartment.
The vehicle was found w/oil leak since 5000miles. 4 times was the vehicle brought to the dealer for service for oil leak. The car was brought to service last on 1/3/00. It is estimated on 2/20/00 the car will have the engine replaced, due to pin-hole in engine block. I have lost the use of the vehicle since 1/3/00.