Electronic Stability Control Problems of Volkswagen Passat - part 1

Hello I purchase my Passat 2013 last year in December it never gave me a problem but the engine light came on an it wouldn go off than the all kind of different symbols came across my dashboard so I took it to the mechanic they say I need new glow pipes so I got new glow pipes after they got replaced my car still wouldn't work so they sayed I needed a turbo actuator brought the turbo actuator an the mechanic change it my car still wouldn't work it wouldn't pick up speed or nothing the lights on the dashboard has been rested several different times still wouldn't go away so I call a another mechanic to get a second opinion and he told me it was a electric problem that my car was holding to much heat after changing everything my car been parked for 3months an I'm so sad I love my car but I see that they have a recall on my car and the problem I'm experiencing so basically all the money I spend trying to get it fixed was a waste of money and time but im grateful I'm ok and my car didn't blow up while me and my babies were in it crossing the bridge it was smoking so bad from the back than it started smoking from under the hood after again everything was fix an replaced that when we learn it was a electrical problem and I wasn't going to be able to drive anymore also I try to check the box for the electrical, an engine as well sorry about my complaint I truly love my vw Passat I have a vw tourge also vw or my favorite cars look forward to talking to someone soon.

See all problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

While driving the abs light came on (constant speed, highway, dry conditions), disabling cruise control. The airbag light then came on. Then the tire sensor light and finally the steering wheel light and exclamation point icon next to the steering wheel light.

See all problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

The car has stalled multiple times while driving. Lights pop on and the fuel pump is the error code, along with misfires. I have had at least a dozen or more close calls with the stall out and failure to start up, and at least 2-3 times I have almost been seriously injured or killed due to the stall out. It stalls when its in motion or even when it is parked and is starting up.

See all problems of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

While driving and trying to stop it appears that brakes/abs are not functioning properly. Abs, tpms, traction control, srs warning lights have come on for the second time in just a few months span. Dealer said it was faulty abs wheel speed sensors both times (both rear). It appears that it is the same issue as NHTSA id number: 11265312.

The vehicle has issues with the fuel pump , intake & cylinders . I was able to change the fuel pump but noticed online the vehicle has been recalled for these same issues . When turning the car on and driving it turns off and hardening the steering wheel.

Bought this at a used car dealership. Within two days, the epc light was coming on. When driving the car or when starting to push the gas pedal, the gas pedal has no response. It's as if the pedal is not working. We took it back to the dealership and had their mechanic look at it. They said it was a sensor. Said they fixed it. Within a week, the epc light came on again. This time, said it was the throttle body. They said they fixed it but within about 3 weeks, the pedal issue happened again. Luckily, we have stayed on local roads 40 mph max but when the car doesn't go when it is supposed to, I'm expecting to get rearended. We brought this to our mechanic and $1700 later, the car is still doing the same thing. The epc light is on and the car is not going when you press the gas pedal. The cpu has been switched out and the accelerator pedal has been replaced. How much money do we dump in this? this seems to be a common issue from what I am reading on the internet.

Horn, steering wheel buttons, power steering and driver side airbag are not working as a result of a faulty clock spring.

See all problems of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

The abs/esc and/or brake system warning lights came on. At various times the lights would illuminate and then would turn off after an ignition key cycle. (these are the exact problems that vw had with abs modules in earlier models. I am not positive if this is true but while doing research on those models, I read that these abs module issues typically came up after 105,000 to 110,0000 miles on the vehicle. My vehicle is just now with in that range) after taking it to a shop, the mechanic needed to replace the abs module, totaling around $1200. Note: date listed is an approximate date.

See all problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

There was a recall previously 15595 according to gm. While driving power steering and stabilitrak goes out making it very hard to steer and dangerous, especially if you are going around a turn. Fortunately I was able to pull over each time and reset the car. Once you start it, no problem. It goes back to normal. However this has happened half a dozen times during the dead of winter and happened once a few days ago when we had record heat. As I mentioned no problem driving typically, which makes me believe the issue is not with the power steering but with a faulty connection. I took the vehicle into the shop on March 16, 2019. They said the recall item was already fixed previously. The diagnosed that the steering gear and rack needs to be replaced. I have read online similar situations with other owners. I believe this is very dangerous and GMC needs to repair this. This was something I found online describing the issue in more detail: "in the affected vehicles, the torque-sensor harness connector was damaged during�functional testing at the supplier. A 'stuck' pin on the steering gear supplier's test�device caused permanent deformation to the contact springs in the torque-sensor�harness connector, which affected the electrical connection in the steering gear�connector. ".

Tl- the contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at various mph the vehicle would idle along with the epc light and the engine lights illuminated. The vehicle also struggles to shift gears (accelarting properly) and at low speeds the vehicle emit an abnormal noise in the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (heritage Volkswagen catonsville 6624 baltimore national pike, baltimore, MD 21228) for diagnosis and repairs. The diagnosis was a replacement fuel pump module, fuel injector,) however the failure reoccured. The manufacturer was notified but offered no resolution. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000 tp.

See all problems of the 2019 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

Upon entering the freeway my car stalled out and loss power. Took to the nearby dealership. Was told it was the ecm control module which will cost me $1697. 00 to fix . It's a five day fix and my car wont return until Wednesday. 2016 vw Passat electrical engine misfire. Dealership is vw of ontario the car is there now. Since there is a recall I'm wondering about reimbursement. The computer module of a car down not usually go out at 100k miles. Vehicle was in motion. Contact me at (xxxx). My name is (xxxxx). Thanks parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The headlights go very dim 2 seconds after they are turned on. It's very dangerous because you cant see anything more than 3 inches in front of you.

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that cruise control failed to engage. The error message button for driver assistance system defected. Was displayed. The tire pressure light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer Volkswagen of gainesville 3737 n main st, gainesville, FL 32609(352) 578-2554 who stated that a switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failures appeared after NHTSA campaign number 15v483000 air bags was repaired on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. The VIN was not available. Ap.

See all problems of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

My 2013 vw Passat 3. 6 sel lacks a elec stability control switch on the vehicle. As a result, the traction is terrible on this vehicle in rain, snow, and sleet. The engine has a knocking noise, even though I service the vehicle at vw every 10,000 miles as required in the owner's manual. This vehicle has major electrical problems, such as the seat belt light illuminating, and I lose tension in my driver seat belt. That is a huge safety flaw for this $40,000 vehicle.

The steering wheel lock was defective on my 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The vehicle had less than 35000 miles on it. This is a safety issue. The steering wheel locked up on several different occasions while I was trying to take the vehicle out of the garage. The steering wheel lock also caused the vehicle to stall. In addition, it could cause the vehicle to shake while it is being driven. Volkswagen USA admitted that this part is an issue. They issued several technical service bulletins about the steering wheel column lock. Several other makes and models of Volkswagens were recalled as a result of this issue. I am seeking judgement from Volkswagen in the amount of $588. 91, which is the cost of repair. Volkswagen refuses to pay for the safety issue because the car only had a 3 yr warranty. I will never purchase another Volkswagen ever. They are not willing to work with the consumer. The vehicle has been repaired by a Volkswagen dealer on 12/28/2018.

My steering wheel was affected, no horn, loss of air bags, locked trunk. Was diagnosed with clock spring problem (previously reported). These problems seemed to appear randomly and not all at once. Is under your forced recall, but was allowed to exclude certain vehicles??? had to fix it for around $500. Not previously reported--on the way home--I no longer had a cruise control. Vw charged me $143. 50 just to diagnose it and tell me it would cost $720. 97 to replace it. I have already replaced the air bag. Also,last year my car started spontaneously locking and relockting my car while driving. . I took it to vw. They said it needed replacing (without diagnosis). They couldn't work me in so I left. The problem just disappeared ???.

The engine lost it's power, gas consuption is so high, engine is shaking and noisy and wlectrical controle is down randomly. Am scared of driving it.

See all problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

All lights came on at same time, no notable reason given for issue. Just told costs associated aren't under warranty or recalls.

Pulling out of driveway epc light comes on. Total loss of power and engine speed set to 1800rpm in "safe mode" no one knows exactly what is wrong. Mechanics cannot ttell me what is wrong. Dealership vw has no idea and want to start replacing items in descriminately and I don't have that kind of money to throw around and besides. The people that built the car can't figure it out. This is a huge safety issue. Computer faults and shuts down the power at hiway speeds and sometimes car stalls out. This is very dangerous and happening to hundreds maybe thousands of people I'm reading online and talking with other owners.

There was a recall on clockspring, and the repair was a clockspring cover that was repaired on my vehicle in March of 2016. July 2018 my clockspring had to be completely replaced costing $650. There was also an airbag recall that caused my horn to stop working, airbag light to come on, at the same exact time the clockspring stopped working. I took my vehicle to a dealership 2 days ago to have the clockspring looked at and the recall on the airbag repaired. The dealership informed me that I would have to purchase a new clockspring because only the cover was considered a recall, however obvioiusly this was not a sufficient clockspring repair.

Drained my battery all time, turned off in middle the I driving it. For couple months I been experience this situation. First I was came back for work, I was in mays landing area, I was waiting for the light change, when my cart turned off. After several minutes turned on again, I drove for 10 minutes and again turning off. I bought a new battery, my car worked perfectly for 3 day, I was in my job ready to came home when my car never start again.

The issue with my vehicle has been an ongoing thing since I purchased it it is now paid for even under warranty it was misdiagnosed the braking system pulsates and I was told that was normal because they had just change the brakes and then now the dashboard lights up like a christmas tree it tells me that the there's a few the steering wheel lights up the airbag lights up the road condition lights up and then I would turn the car off a pulsates when I'm breaking at 60 miles an hour or 70 miles an hour. I've taken the vehicle back to the dealership and as was there any recalls and the only recall was something I had to do nothing with the the vehicle issues they do not seem Volkswagen does not seem to find these issues that I'm reading in previous messages an issue but it's our safety so I'm very concerned about even purchasing another Volkswagen.

Takata recall the fuel pump water pump and power loss.

See all problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

My vehicle was a part of the vehicles that had the clockspring recall. I took it to a vw dealership to have the recall fixed and exactly one year after they 'fixed' the clockspring, it ceased to work again. Now the airbag warning light is on, the horn does not work, and neither do any of the steering wheel controls. Vw refuses to fix the issue without a charge of upwards of $500, stating that because it is not apart of the initial recall it is not their responsibility.

Car keeps randomly shutting off. Loses power while idling and difficult to start. Will lose power and cut off also while driving. Check engine light will not stay on or come on.

Fuel pump control module I have a special needs child that requires me to be in my vehicle 85% of the time I have loved my vw Passat and enjoyed driving it up till about 1. 5 years its been one fix after another some major some not ive had check engine light problems, adding oil in between changes tire rod etc this issue im having at this time is on recall list ( fuel pump control) I have been put in several unsafe moments left stranded. I have been on hwy my car stalls out cause driving back an fourth to duke hospital im on hwy alot, I am still paying on this vehicle w/ ( $7000. 00) owed on it im uncomfortable putting my children an myself in my car I have contacted vw several times about this with same response no info no replacement part no nothing. . . . . . . I have had the air bag recall fixed but this is a very very serious issue right here I will go above an beyond to get something done I am without a car at the moment last night on 1/22/2018 I was left once again stranded this time didnt start back like getting no fuel very unhappy . . Please get this straight ASAP I still have to pay my loan for a car that isnt running at 100% with a major recall.

See all problems of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

My car won't start but check engine light is on. I need my car fixed. It shows there is a recall for this on my vehicle. It says remedy not yet found. What does that mean? I'm not going to responsible for fixing this. This light came on while driving on the highway. Once I stopped the car it wouldn't restart.

Takata recall: I phoned vw customer care on 08/10/2016 requesting a recall letter but never received it. I reported this to jonathan bradley/hallmark vw used car salesman. I reported to gossett vw service agent jeff who said my recall date was 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 airbag warning light flashed this one time. The low tire indicator came on 09/13/2017 so I drove to gossett to have my tires inflated. The technician did not re-set the indicator in the glove compartment per jennifer osbourn/servide agent as it was locked. When I drove the car again on 09/16/17 the abs, traction control, seat belt pretensior & low tire indicator light illuminated. Got appointment on 09/22/17 to have their work inspected. I also asked for authorization to repair the takata airbag. On 09/22/17 gossett refused to touch the car unless I paid them $140. 00 diagnostic fee. Following the diagnostic I was told it would cost another $140. 00 to clean dirt from the short to the passenger seat sensor. No problems existed prior to the 09/13/ visit to inflate the tires. Total paid was $340. 41. Following this visit the re-set is inoperable, the low tire indicator, seat belt, airbag and traction control lights come on and off each time the vehicle is turned on and flash in and out during driving. The esp/abs light in the middle panel on the dash comes on, the fuel filler flap door is malfunctioning in the reverse order for this year vehicle, error airbag and error esp/abs warnings come on. On 09/22/17 my vehicle was returned with broken off part # vw 8e038813348e>abs< front passenger floor. Reported via mail toal gossett/ceo, vw customer care live chat, telephone to jennifer osborn/service agent, dwayne hill/service manager gossett germantown. Tuesday, 10/17/I received a call from jason tripp but have not been able to make contact with him to date.

Too sensitive esc issue on 2017 Passat could cause safety hazard I have been experiencing the super sensitive esc that engaged at 35 miles/hour or more at highway entrance and exit with 2017 Passat r line. This 35 miles limit is too low compared with vw 2014 jetta se, 2016 jetta 1. 8t, 2014 Subaru forester, 2017 Subaru outback, 2007 mercedes c230, 2011 c300 I own/ed. Driver's perception is not much change due to the car model, especially within the same oem like vw, the corner is designed to support more than 50 miles/hour, but the Passat has super sensitive esc that engaged unexpectedly at the such low speed and it could cause a sudden tire traction change that could trigger car spin or flip at worst case. My experiences were at dry road condition only and not been exposed to the wet or icy road in a past, but other consumer may facing the same issue at some other state by the different road condition. Local dealer and vw have help tested and try changing the symptoms by 1. Change tire due to one of the tire's circumference was 1 inch off, 2. Change speed sensor, 3. Change bearing, and 4. Change abs ecu, but no improvement been observed. Although this might be contradicted, but one of the loner Passat r line have not showing the issue, and another brand-new Passat in a lot have the same symptoms. I understand that this sensitivity issue might different by the unit assembly/alignment, or depending on the parts been used for each unit. Tested at multiple locations: CA 237 e to north 1st st exit, CA 85 n to el camino real n exit, us-101 & san tomas expy interchange x 4 corners, us-101 to n matilda south exit, I-280 & wolf rd entrance/exit vw should adjust the sensitivity to be same as other standard models. If they say this is the standard, then the car is useless. (especially for the r line that should support much sportier driving. ).

See all problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

Without warning my car just shut down and when I take it to the shop they tell me it has a blow head gasket.

While driving the car power cuts off and stops in traffic. Have to restart. It is dangerous that the car just stops in traffic. The battery continues to drain even after totally recharging the battery. After a complete battery recharge and starting the car every day, the battery still drains again after about a week. This started happening in June 2016 and I have only driven the car about 30 total miles because afraid it is going to shut down while driving in traffic. Recently, I received a recall for this problem for my 2016 Volkswagen cc but I am not having the problem with the cc. I am having the described recall problem with my 2003 Passat but did not receive a recall notification for it. I am the original owner and my Passat needs this repair.

See all problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

There is an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This resulting in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, this happened today on highway and almost I was going to have a fatal accident. Us. Vw and the delar are not taking any action at that regard, they stated today that I pay to the repair and they will emberse me later. Pleas note that there is a recall on the fuel pump control module to solve that issue. Safety risk.

Airbag warning lights came on with a statement about faulty airbag . . . Epc warning lights came on first when vehicle was in motion. Vehcle was stopped. On re-start, air bag warning lights came on. Vehicle was iddling and stationary.

See all problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 🔎.

Abs system is failing. Anti-lock brakes do not work well, dashboard abs signals are constantly on. Parking brake light constantly flashes. Just called vw USA customer service. There is a recall for this issue (NHTSA campaign number: 16v-913) but the recall covers model years 2009 and 2010. My car is a 2006, but has the exact same issues. Volkswagon would not offer any repairs or diagnostics since my vehicle was not listed on the recall. Perhaps the amount of vehicles affected is larger than the recall points out?.

The wire harness burned through installation reaching to compressor.