Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (seven problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking an unknown fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump, oil pan, and the gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving 76 mph, the check engine warning light and exhaust fluid warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted for over a year.   Read details...

The Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Heard a whistle sound fallowed by some sort of puff and loss of power. Ton of white smoke, thought car on fire, pulled over. People passing by called fire department due to the amount of smoke from the exhaust pipe.   Read details...


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