Table 1 shows 28 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (25 problems).
When it rains the car gets flooded causing the whole wiring system through the car to get damage. The car will suddenly lose power and die as your driving. Seems to happen. When on highway most. The car will not start or crank. Read details...
I had a 2002 vw Passat with 1. 8t engine. Its original engine was dead due to oil sludge 3 years ago; and its replaced engine was dead today again. I think Volkswagen should pay back my money, about $6000, for replacing 2 engines; and recall this engine immediately. Read details...
Didnt explain fully the first time, so here goes. My vw has engine failure, vw had a lawsuit against them some years back because of a engine sludge problem. The engine ran hot because it was a turbo powered engine, plus not having enough oil to keep it cool. Read details...