Two problems related to radiator 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle coasted to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic test. The radiator, the water pump, and the timing belt was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, the vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was experiencing the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 14e007000, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Mf.
2004 vw Passat 1. 8t. Upon starting car, check engine light came on. Took to dealer, autobarn of evanston (IL) who replaced thermal sensor for $500. Less than 2 miles after leaving dealer, car ran hot and a/c went out, had to pull over to cool. This was not an issue prior to visiting the dealer. Returned to dealer. Dealer replaced "thermal switch" for $300. Car still ran hot. Dealer now says radiator is clogged and needs to be replaced ($700+). Car has been serviced regularly per vw, radiator was flushed 4,000 miles ago. Car only has 65,000 miles on it. Either car is defective or dealer is ripping me off.