Table 1 shows three common other fuel system related problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the other fuel system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the other fuel system fuel gauge (eight problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 20 mph, smoke billowed from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to safely leave the roadway, the hood was raised and flames appeared in the engine compartment. Read details...
The fuel gauge reads full when, in fact, it is not. This vehicle has only received 93 octane gasoline per the manufacturer's requirements and no additives or other chemicals have been added to the fuel tank. Read details...
As with similar reports the car was driven then sat for 24hrs, when it was started again a strong gas smell was noticed and a puddle of gas was found under the passenger rear panel. Immediately took to repair station where they could not find a leak. Read details...