Eight problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2000 Passat.
Check engine turned on. My car starts to lose power. There was a misfire at #2 cylinder according to the auto mechanic. . In a stopped position or when I turn car off, I smell something burning. Had new coil installed and did a road test. The car was still misfiring. Checked again, and all ignition coils needed to be replaced. In 01/2012, again, there was a misfire at the #2 cylinder. The burning smell returned. I had that repaired. In 05/2012, again, there was a misfire at the #3 cylinder. The burning smell returned. I had that repaired.
2000 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle that die unexpectedly at various speeds the consumer stated the vehicle has stalled while making turns across highways and entering freeways. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times where different components were replaced, but the stalling continued.
I have a 2000 vw Passat GLS sedan (automatic) 1. 8t engine. I have taken the car to service every 5k miles to vw and then to a reputable mechanic (have all the service records). It is currently at 82,000 miles. 2 months ago the car stalled on the road. The oil check light had been on for awhile. I had called vw regarding the sensor light and they said that it is only a sensor problem, and not worry about it. After investigation, the car is in need of a new engine. Cam shafts 3 and 4 were dry and not receiving oil. I submitted the car to vw to claim under the 10 year/100k mile powertrain warranty. After 2 months of investigations, vw USA has denied my claim and states that this is due to poor maintenance. The mechanic shop I take my car to is very reputable. My family and friends have and continue to go to this shop and have never had a problem. I am in the stages of legal action against vw USA.
I bought my 2000 Volkswagen Passat from georgia auto square in athens, GA. It was brand new with no miles. I have had all service requirements & recommendations done at this dealer. My car hesitates & loses power when trying to pass other cars on two lane roads, accelerating onto the expressway or accelerating while on the expressway. I have taken my car to the dealer one hour away six to seven times over a year (not including the times it was in for routine maintenance). They have kept my car over 50 days trying to find the problem, which they claim, is a wet air filter. They told once that they had to remove the snow guard, which worked with other cars experiencing this problem (obviously I am not the only one). This seems bizarre since it doesn't appear to be weather related. How does water get into an air filter (if that in fact is the problem) and why after all this time haven't they been able remedy it? I have had numerous close calls involving my family & other drivers unfortunate enough to be near me during these power failures. Being in several life threatening situations after being assured that my car was fixed, their service manager apologized for "my inconvenience". Three weeks ago while driving to a funeral, my car stalled while merging at I-985 & I-85. After suddenly losing power & terrifying me and the driver behind me, who saw that I experiencing trouble, the car finally started jerking, let out a billow of smoke & finally (and thankfully) caught & drove on. I have been forced to drive a Nissan with 240,000 miles on it while I pay for a Volkswagen with a little over 40,000 miles, which once again sits at the dealer's. This time he has had it for over a week (test driving, yet again) the car I am paying for. He has admitted previous times experiencing the exact problems I reported while driving the vehicle. Yet, the dealer and the Volkswagen rep continue to exercise reckless disregard for my life, my family's lives, and others on the road. Dt.
Vehicle has stalled numerous times at any speed. Vehicle taken to dealer every time vehicle stalled, could not remedy problem.
Would be pulling out of parking lot or driveway when vehicle would stall out. This problem has happened at least 4 other times. Contacted dealer and informed use different fuel which did not work.
Vehicle stalled and died while driving. Vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting parts.
While traveling engine check indicator would flash, and soon after vehicle would stall. Dealer has been notifed. Please provide further information.