16 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2004 Passat.
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 25 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated, and "oil pressure" and "stop engine" messages displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was oil sludge in the engine, but the repairs were unknown. The failure persisted. The vehicle was driven home and inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the engine needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Steam came blowing out profusely from all hvac vents while driving on freeway. After the steam, then came the dash warning to stop driving. After pulling over, the car was shut off and because all coolant was gone, the car was towed to a repair facility who is determining the exact damage and cause.
Ignition coil has failed 3 times in last 12 months.
The Passat ignited in our driveway at 4:00 a. M. It had not been started/driven in a week. We woke to the sound of the tire bursting. There is a houston police department /arson case # 140397v - phone # 713-247-8900. Inspector gee. He said the ignition area of the car was the start of the fire. I think he was arson department. The car was totaled. We are lucky we did not loose our house and neighbor's if we had not heard the tire blow. I am not exactly sure of the mileage but know it was low for the year and think it was below 90,000.
Flashing engine lamp/mil light, violent shaking, loss of engine power, foul odor, misfiring, pinging.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated there was pressure building up in the oil, causing the engine to seize. The mechanic advised the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was a complete loss of engine power. When the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road smoke and flames began to emit from under the hood. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire which originated within the engine area. The vehicle was declared as destroyed and towed to savage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 05/11/lj updated 06/01/12.
The contact owns 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.
2004 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regards to class action settlement against Volkswagen, stating a series of issues such as oil sludge, engine malfunction issues, anti-freeze and coolant issues and ignition coil issues with Volkswagens the consumer stated she learned there was a specific type of coolant that only be used for her model vehicle. She stated each summer she drove around with 2 containers of anti-freeze because the vehicle would consume so much anti-freeze. Also, the brake light bulbs were replaced.
2004 Volkswagen Passat 1. 8l turbo. Oil sludge class action. My car had the stop engine warning come on the other day after the required oil change. Since I am the second owner of this car I can not prove the oil changes where done as vw recomends. I have only owned the car for a few months. Sadly I am looking at a total engine change with no help from the class action suit or vw. I have owned a vw on and off for 15 years. This will be my last if they dont make good on the recal.
Oil sludge is clogging oil pick up and stop/oil light is going on. Starving engine of oil. Full synthetic oil has always been used.
Sludge buildup cause by vw design flaw led to engine locking . . . Vw refusing to cover engine replacement even though covered by power train warranty.
About 1/2 mile from my house car indicated that there was an oil pressure issue and displayed "stop engine". Proceeded to drive home and let the car cool off and checked oil level. Oil level was fine, based on the dip stick. Started the car up and the car was very loud and exhibited a rough and irregular idle. "stop engine" indicator came on again. Did research on the internet and found that there have been numerous other issues with exactly the same issue. Issue apparently sludge build up in the engine. Car is currently at repair shop and I have no faith that this will be resolved in a positive way (ie not costing me as the car is out of warranty) as apparently there is a design issue with this engine and manufacturer, repair shop recommended changing the oil filter and oil, yet the most recent oil change was performed just about 3 weeks ago. Next they are recommending that they take the oil pan out and look for "repairable culprits", which I believe is just nonsense as I'm sure this is not the first time they've dealt with this specific issue. This is a cash cow for the repair shops/dealers. I would like to know what if any recourse I have. I've seen other similar complaints as well, has Volkswagen acknowledged the issue? I've stuck with the manufacturer's recommended service interval and product requirements, so I am at a loss if this is not being investigated as some form of negligence on vw's part.
2004 Volkswagen Passat with the oil pressure light on. Consumer states that the mechanic refuses to see why her vehicle is acting up. She was told to produce receipts saying that the oil was changed. The consumer stated she did some research and discovered the vehicle produced sludge no matter how often the oil was changed. A mechanic informed the consumer that vw should issue a recall and fix the oil pressure pump immediately.
The sludge problem that is common in Volkswagen 1. 8 4 cylinder engines has happened to our car. The dealer has repaired the problem but Volkswagen refuses to honor the warranty even though we have jumped through every hoop they can think of. The last one is that they wanted the VIN number printed out on every oil change receipt.
Oil sludge problem with my 2004 vw Passat 1. 8l turbo has caused irreversible engine problems.