Four problems related to engine turbo-charger have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact stated there were toxic fumes in vehicle. The dealership replaced the turbo, but this did not help to eliminate the fume problem. Currently, they insisted that the engine needed to be removed and all of the seals need to be replaced. The manufacturer advised him not drive the vehicle because it was not safe. There have been no further repairs made to the vehicle.
1999 vw Passat with 67,000 miles in otherwise good condition that had undergone routine maintenance according to manufacturer's recommendations experienced complete and abrupt engine seizure on Thursday January 6, 2005.
Engine runs very rough periodically and will stall out, most recently in the middle of an intersection. Dealer could find no computer codes or other problems that would account for condition.
Oil filter line was routed too close around catalytic convertor. This caused it to overheat the metal oil line. Flow of oil to the turbo-charger would be stopped. Also, engine bearings burned up & turbo-charger destroyed. Took vehicle to dealership to check.