Four problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2002 Passat.
Engine failure, car was driving perfect no problems. All of a sudden it starts vibrating and shaking out of control. Called my mechanic he told me to bring it by, I started on my way to drive to the shop so he could take a look. Car died 1 mile from shop while I was driving in traffic. I was going 45mph wgen it failed, I had to get out the car push it out of traffic by myself. A vw Passat wagon! heavy? yes very much so. Got it towed my mechanic looked at it and said it wasnt gettin enough oil.
Engine fails due to oil sludge problem.
2002 Volkswagen Passat 1. 8t engine failure due to oil sludge at 62,600 miles. .
Since purchasing my 2002 Passat in November 2001 it has regularly had problems with the electrical system. The items that have broken have been: stereo (on 3 different occasions, has necessitated 6 trips to dealership), engine failure light gone off 3 times, headlights failed to go on, indicator light stopped functioning, car more often than not fails to turn over without multiple attempts.