Ignition Coils Failure problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat

I purchased an 03 vw Passat from a vw dealer as a certified pre-owned vehicle back in 2/07. Within the first week of purchase I had brake problems. The next couple years were followed by valve cover leaks, engine leaks, auto window problems, battery problems, recall issues, water intrusion issues, ignition coil recall and the list goes on. After a water intrusion just days after the replacement of faulty ignition coils I contacted the manufacture notifying them of the problems. The manufacture had held their foot to the ground that my car is out of warranty (that I was told at time of sale I did not have) and so they are able to do nothing about any of the problems with this vehicle. However as it stands I have nearly $3000 in repairs needed to this vehicle. Not to mention the water leak/damage from what I understand may actually mean my vehicle is considered a total loss at this point. I have expressed to the manufacture that I am concerned for the safety of myself but my small children as well ever time we are in this vehicle. Among the several things that are potential to occur while I am driving I also worry about the potential for mold exposure from the water damage. Due to cost I am unable to get any of this corrected and can not afford to go thru my insurance only to be told that it is a manufacture issue and so I am stuck. I feel that at this point I am driving around in a safety hazard and don't know what to do. Every time I receive a replay from anyone I just end up back at the same place. . . . Contact the bbb, etc. I am getting no where and don't know what to do therefore am looking into any and all resources so any information would be useful. Thank you for your time.

Went to start my car and the malfunction indicator lamp light was on and my car was shaking uncontrollably. I called the dealership they had told me to have my car towed in. As I did, the problem was the ignition coils, they did mention that there was a recall on the 4 cylinders and they have had several people come in with this problem after the artic blast came through last week. The reason why I'm writing is because I think its kind of weird after this recall came out so many people have had this problem recently and just wondering why this particular part is not covered under a recall for a v6. To me it doesn't make any sense why not, my problem is occurring exactly when all these other cars are being recalled for the same thing.

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician replaced the ignition coil at an expense of $403. 00. The failure resurfaced one year after the vehicle was repaired. An authorized technician concluded that the ignition coil failed and caused the wiring harness, and the engines computer to burn. The vehicle was repaired at an expense of $887. 97. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 12/07/09. The consumer stated in addition to the other problem, the failed stalled on the highway and the the lights on the dashboard illuminated. Updated 12/08/09.

Every 5,000-7,000 miles an ignition coil fails on my car. This results in my car instantly starting to shutter and I have to pull over immediately. Last time this happened, driving only a mile resulted in a severe vehicle fire putting myself and other in danger. This time, I was able to pull over before serious incident occurred.

I finished putting in a small amount of gas and while taking off had an engine problem. My check engine light started to blink, my car started to chug and I had a severe loss of power. I took my car to my local vw service center, and upon investigation they smelled a burning under my hood and found the ignition coil melted or something of the sorts. They replaced the ignition coil and the car works fine, for now until the coil melts again.

Driving home from work one afternoon, I noticed my engine seemed to be shaking slightly. I pulled over and even in park, I could feel the momentum of something in the engine causing my car to shake. By the time I got home, my engine light had turned on. I brought it to a vw dealer and upon inspection they found that my ignition coils needed replacing. Upon searching online, I found several press releases about issues with the vw ignition coils, and pending defect investigations relating to the coils and fires resulting. I am thankful that I did not find myself in this situation but I am sure that if I had not been paying attention this problem could have had a far worse outcome. I am now deeply concerned about my safety in this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home and then towed to the dealer. The dealer discovered that the ignition coil failed and will make the repair at the cost of $250. The contact previously traded in his Volkswagen jetta due to the identical coil failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 55,000.

A third ignition coil failure in 18 months, the last one allowing raw gasoline into the catalytic converter, where it caught fire, destroying the turbo and causing a large amount of black smoke. I lost power while drive, was unable to accelerate in a safe manner and eventually suffered smoke inhalation. All coils need to be replaced.

Engine ignition coils fail, causing a hesitation in engine, which is dangerous and may lead to an accident in traffic. The coils do not fail all at once, and vw will only replace if they fail. One of the coils failed and the car caught on fire due to coil dropping onto the catalytic converter. Vw refuses to replace any further ignition coils.

Dashboard service light began flashing, car bucked and ran on reduced power only. Towed the unit to patrick motors vw in auburn MA. Dx was ignition coils and plugs needed. Cost me $365. 00 to repair. I argued that the payment was on them based on the Feb. 2003 vw service campaign which dictated that my model was involved in defective coil installation at the factory. I even called the vw toll-free customer care and was told that my car's VIN failed to match the defective group. Obviously I cannot understand why it would be excluded from the defective group when the coil components have to be replaced at 62000 miles. I would expect such a repair at 100,000 miles. This unit is a 1. 8t 2003 vw Passat.

This car was purchased new in Feb 2003. Two ignition coils replaced. I await the bill for the remaining 2 coils that will likely go bad. The dealership advised me that this had been recalled on the 2001-2002 models. I am perplexed by this information being I see no recalls on ignition coils, but I do see a host of complaints.

: the contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the malfunction light illuminated, then the engine power failed, requiring the vehicle to coast to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where the malfunction was identified as 2 faulty ignition coils. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 11/21/2006 - the ignition coils have failed three times in four years.

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road, restarted, and was driven to the dealer where the ignition coil was replaced.

1. Vehicle began to sputter, emissions light began to flash, then loss of engine power. 2. Failure of ignition coils (3) 3. 3 coils being replaced at vw dealership.

8/01/03 - car inspected and told had proper j ignition coils installed 8/18/03 - car again inspected and told had proper j ignition coils installed 11/18/03 - coil ignition recall was performed on the car for a 3rd time. After all three attempts of checking the ignition coils they yet failed again. This is the 12 coil I have had replaced on a Volkswagen in 2 years.

Failure of ignition coils on 2003 volkswagon Passat resulting in sudden total inability to drive vehicle. Estimated repair time due to parts shortage - 2 weeks. Dealer acknowledged that this is a growing problem with 1. 8t Passats and expects a goverment mandated recall soon.

This vehicle contains 4 ignition coils, one of which failed. This part which is installed on many 2002 and 2003 vw's is prone to sudden failure and vw owners have been experiencing multiple and common failures of their ignition coils. Vw has redesigned the part but is only replacing failed parts at this time. When this part fails it causes the engine to stall or misfire badly and makes the car undriveable. This is certainly a safety issue if the problem occurs on a highway, causing the car to stall, or stranding a motorist in a dangerous location. I believe that vw should replace all the defective ignition coils with the redesigned replacement part. Thanks. Scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770857****.