Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing where the contact was advised that oil sludge caused the engine to stall. The mechanic advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the engine but the failure persisted. The oil tank fractured, causing oil to leak onto the engine erroneously. In addition, the engine coil misfired and the vehicle could not be started. The failure mileage was 107,068.

The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. On October 24, 2009 she noticed that the vehicle had an oil leak. The dealer replaced the oil pan at the owners expense for $500. On January 12, 2010, the oil failure recurred; however, the dealer replaced the oil tank for $500. She stated that the failures occurred when she drove over a speed bump and a rock while driving approximately 15 mph. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the oil pan; therefore, they would not assist with the repair cost. The failure and current mileages were 75,000. Updated 02/17/20.

It never occurred to me that there was a problem with the engine. . . Everytime I have the oil changed but it seems to be losing a little bit of oil. I need to add oil every 200 to 300 miles to the engine. . . . I've checked for oil leaks. . Cant find any. . . Please advise. . . Rear seals? maybe.

My car, a 2004 vw Passat glx automatic, has had a transmission problem since the day I bought it, when the salesperson told me it just needed to adjust to my driving style. Months later, it was clear that it wasn't adjusting to my driving style. I took it in and it was "fixed. " about may or June of 2006, it began to experience problems again, e. G. , slamming, surging, delayed engagement, etc. I gave it some time, hoping it would "readjust," then took it in November of 2006, when the problems had become more acute. In a 4-5 minute test drive within a mile of the dealer, the most worrisome malfunctions could not be repeated. The service manager at the time said the minor issues were normal, and that I would have to "write a letter" to get the problem addressed. On Saturday, 2/3/07, a transmission surge propelled my car over a speed bump and into the concrete, causing what I presumed was an oil leak. This transmission issue presents obvious hazards to people, in addition to property. As of today (2/6/07), the dealer is requesting that I pay approximately $900 to fix the oil pan so they can drive the car and address the transmission malfunction.

I own a 2004 Volkswagen Passat, which I lease from vw. I was backing out of my driveway at no more than three miles per hour into the street. As I cut the wheel to keep the vehicle on my side of the traffic lanes, I ran askew of the driveway and over the rising edge where the driveway rises to meet the curb - a mere 6". I have pictures. I heard a faint scraping noise and lamented the fact I scraped the bottom of the car, but given the miniscule height of the drop from mid-curb edge to the street, I didn't think anything of it and proceeded to my destination and then back home without incident. The next time I used my car I noticed a large puddle of oil and was shocked to find that the oil pan, which was strategically engineered to reside at the lowest and most susceptible place on the engine, had the tiniest crack and was leaking oil. I called vw to inquire about a new part where they informed me that the oil pan is aluminum and cost $158 for a new one, but that because it is bolted to the vehicles sub-frame it will cost me $650 in labor to repair the part. Nearly $800 to fix an oil pan? this is clearly an attempt by vw to extort more money from its customers. Who would design a vehicle in such a manner as this otherwise? to place an aluminum oil pan at the lowest point of the engine with no protection is criminal. Luckily I noticed this leak, but others who may be less observant could easily rupture this oil pan as innocuously as I did and failing to notice the leak, continue to drive the car as it leaks oil - potentially burning up the motor and causing dangerous engine fires or worse, the engine seizing at high speeds. I contacted vw about this issue and that they wouldn't do anything to help me recoup the costs of this repair. This car has a major safety flaw that could make millions of motorists susceptible to serious harm and I hope that the NHTSA will further investigate this issue and help save any future loss of money or life.