Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the constant velocity joint (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems).
I had the check engine light on and took it to the dealer. He said there was problem with combi valve, vacuum hose and secondary air pump which costs a total of >1200$ in total. Luckily, I had the extended warranty and I have to pay 700$. The car is 2002 vw Passat GLS (1. Read details...
About 9 months ago I was caught in a heavy rainstorm with my 2002 Passat 1. 8t. Water flooded the battery compartment due to drainage hole located under the battery clogged with leaf debris. All power (steering, brakes, etc. ) was lost and car stalled out on the highway. Read details...
I started my car and proceeded to drive down around city streets for about 5 minutes. I was going speed limit(25-30 mph) during a cool night(f). I stopped at a red light and then my temperature gauge spiked(car was slightly below normal temperature prior(190*f; according to gauge); this gauge Read details...