general problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The vehicle inadvertently shifted in reverse and the brakes stopped working. The contact had to apply the parking brake. The contact mentioned that the gear shifter was stuck in park. Also, the check engine, tire pressure, and epc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to heritage Volkswagen of south atlanta at (678) 263-3711 (4305 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291) where it was diagnosed that the ignition control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.

My dash showed 2 lights a red break light and yellow abs it keeps beeping . It started randomly one morning when I turned my car on its been doing it for 6 months now.

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 50 mph, the brakes engaged independently and the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Abs control module on my 2003 vw Passat failed. This appears to be a common failure that disables the abs.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) 2003, vw, Passat: a. )tie rod and b. )brake vacuum VIN: [xxx] 2006 vw recalls 06v472000 & 05v540000 are suspiciously the same problem as my 2003 Passat. Last trip to service dept revealed both problems. There has been no accident or injury to date.

Abs control module for a 2003 vw Passat.

I own a 2003 vw Passat. Recently. I took my car for repair as my brakes were not responding on turns. The vw dealer investigated the issue and I was told that the "abs control module" is not communicating for some reason. They suggested I replace the abs control module for around $2,216 I called vw and asked them to look into the issue and see if they can cover the expenses of the repair since this is not a normal tear and wear issue. They responded by saying that since the car is not within the warranty period, they cannot cover the expenses of this repair. I feel that is a safety issue that vw of America needs to cover the repair for. In fact I think they should have been more pro-active and investigate the abs control module in my care after they replace it to see if there is a major issue that can result in a recall. I understand that my car is not within warranty; but given the fact that this is a safety issue, I think vw should cover it and pay the repair cost.

I purchased a certified used vehicle from Volkswagen in 2/07'. Within the first month I began having problems with this vehicle. The laundry list, starting with the brakes, includes a leak in the trunk, entire brake replacement within the first year, several recalls, battery replacement, cracked valve cover, problems with engine coolant temp sensor, faulty ignition coils causing serious safety hazards as a result of the vehicle 'shaking' while on & potential to stall at any given time, a recent massive water leak inside interior of vehicle causing interior water damage as well as a build up of mildew and possibly mold as well as now causing the windows to fog up constantly due to moisture under floor mats, problems with left blinker, trouble starting, several current engine leaks to the extent of a few thousand dollars, automatic window problems, worn cv boots currently making a clicking noise; this being the major things that have occurred to date. In good faith, after a very scary ride this last January, I contacted vw of America in an attempt to notify them of the situation and was informed that they were not going to accept any responsibility for their product because I was out of a warranty that I was originally told (during time of sale) I did not have anyway. In addition, however, it was stated to me later by their representative that none of the items would have been covered anyway. I am a single mom in no financial position to hire an attorney or even pay for the cost this vehicle has incurred and while this is my only means of transportation I have no other option then to continue driving it. With that said however I strongly feel that given the current condition of this vehicle and the potential of anyone of these items to fail this vehicle is a safety hazard and given that I purchased this vehicle only 3 years ago this is an excessive amount of problems for it to have. I strongly feel at this time that vw sold me a lemon.

While driving 60 mph brakes operated poorly.

Consumer stated the brake and accelerator pedals are designed too close together, when consumer attempted to apply the brake, the accelerator was also being applied.