Table 1 shows 14 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the timing tensioner (eight problems).
My son bought this used car. The stop engine light came on, got an oil change but the light did not go away. Were told that the oil pressure might be the issue so took it to the mechanic. We were told it was most likely the oil pressure switch. There were multiple codes(cones) and were cleared. Read details...
The timing chain tensioner failed causing extensive engine damage resulting in a repair estimate of 4500 Read details...
I had the recall for the fuel pump repaired in August 2018 by the wilmington dealership. I don�t believe it was either done right or however they did it did not fix the problem because in October 2018 my car is having the recall problem starting again which is causing gasoline to run out Read details...