Four problems related to ignition coils failure have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 55 mph ignition coil pack failed. As a result, engine became inoperative.
While driving, the engine light illuminated. The problem was due to a faulty ignition coil.
I have a 1999 vw Passat, 1. 8l turbocharged, manual transmission. There are 40,500 miles on the clock. One of the 4 ignition coils just failed. This is costing me about $550. I know there are acknowledged problems with the coils on later models, which vw is 'recalling', but wanted to register my problem for the record. Also this problem occurred immediately after the 40,000 mile service and state inspection, which I find 'ironic'?.
Ignition coils fail on my 1999 Passat v6 2. 8l . . . Vw consumer office claims that only 2001 and 2002 vehicles were part of a recall campaign. . . But thousands of other vw's outside of these years are experiencing the same problem. . . Problem: power failure while driving on the road. . . I reported to vw and had them note it in my case file for my vehicle. . . Complaint is that vw should cover the charge of ignition coil replacement for cars experiencing these type of power failures.