Six problems related to gasoline engine 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.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The engine uses too much oil prior to the recommended regular service changes, the vehicle has had 3 oil changes. Nlm.
Consumer states vehicle shakes when idle at a light, consumer states vehicle has been in for service many times and the problem contiues to exist, possibly engine related.
Deadly fault at low mph, low rpm, emergency or lane change situation! no safety defect listed.
Vehicle failed to start.
Car wouldn't start. When brought to the dealership, we were told that there was a design defect in the v6 model Passat engines. They are not properly burning any of the u>s> available gasolines, which is causing a carbon build-up on the valves. This will be an ongoing problem with the vehicle. Their solution is to adjust the engine so it burns hotter and this might allieviate the problem. They are also supplying dealers with a machine to clean the carbon off the valves, but these machines are not available at this time.