One problem related to engine head gasket failure has 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.
The contact stated 10 days ago the vehicle began to smell of oil. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but once the vehicle was returned, the smell was still there. She took the vehicle back to the service dealer for repair. This time the dealer said a gasket was loose. The dealer replaced the gasket, and it seemed to have repaired the problem.