Table 1 shows twelve common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition coils failure (108 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (43 problems).
In August of 2013, while backing out of a driveway, I experienced a total loss of braking. After examining the car, I discovered that the plenum that holds the battery and brake booster was nearly filled with rain water. Read details...
My 2002 vw Passat suffered another coilpack failure including a loss of power on a busy city street. The failed coils had already been replaced under vw's coilpack recall. Looks like the new coils do not fix the problem. Read details...
While driving at 75mph or in city traffic I get an alarm warning that my driver's door is open. To shut the loud warning off, I must open and close the door while going 75mph or in traffic. Either I open the door while driving or pull over on the side of the highway with traffic, I find this very Read details...