Axle Assembly Problems of Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while she was driving at a very low speed; she also could not shift into reverse or drive. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was located at the front and rear axle. The vehicle was repaired at a local repair shop. The failure mileage was 14,015 and the current mileage was 18,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph and making a left turn, the rear axle broke causing the vehicle to fall onto the ground. The vehicle was unable to be driven; therefore, the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The contact was informed that no repairs could be made until the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer. The contact stated that the rear axle could have caused a major crash. The failure mileage was 101,000.

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2006 vw Passat. Consumer states vehicle suddenly began making rattling and loud popping noise the consumer stated while leaving work, the vehicle suddenly came to a halt. Even though the vehicle was on, the wheels would not move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the mechanic discovered the right axle had broken. Prior to the axle failing, the catalytic converter had to be replaced which was the cause of a loud noise coming from the engine and it also caused the brake booster pipe to melt, which left the consumer with no brakes.

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The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The dealer replaced the front axle at 2,200 miles because the vehicle was shaking severely. When the temperature drops below 50 degrees, the vehicle does not shift into gear and has to be warmed up for at least twenty minutes before it will shift. In addition, the air conditioning system has to be replaced because it was only emitting hot air. The radio also does not work on occasion. The contact has only owned the vehicle for eight months. The automatic transmission does not work and the dealer advised that it be replaced. There were no recalls available. The failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 5/27/09 updated 05/29/09.

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Took car (2002 Volkswagen Passat) to local dealer for 65,000 mile service at which time they found a deteriorating axle problem. Informed by dealer that usually this issue is associated with a design flaw. Car out of warranty and repair was performed. In turn contacted volkswagan customer service department and was told that their was nothing they could do since the care was out of warranty. I in turn wrote a letter to the president of Volkswagen and received a phone call (I am sure he did not see it)reinforcing what their customer service department told me. If this in fact is a design issue I do not feel you should be having problems with axle's @ 65,000 miles since the car has been serviced every 5,000 miles per manufacturers recommendations and is in excellent condition. Mileage should have nothing to do with it.

Rear brakes replaced/tie rod boots/ front axle rusted/replaced.

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When accelerating from a stop light front passenger side axle broke. As a result, vehicle was unable to be moved, and consumer had to get the vehicle towed.

Tire jack is weak. Consumer jacked up vehicle to change tire, and jack bent/ twisted, causing it to fall from under vehicle. Also, axle of vehicle fell to ground. Contacted dealer, and dealer urged consumer to call the manufacturer's customer service. Manufacturer told consumer to take jack to dealer for inspection.

While making a 180% turn left vehicle suddenly dropped. Consumer got out, and wheel was completely off due to transaxle breaking. Contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer tried to tell consumer that it was her fault. Consumer had purchased an extended warranty, and manufacturer did not want to use warranty.

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