Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 1 problem related to mechanical equipment (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the Passat.
After starting vehicle and reversing out of driveway, oil pressure light came on after the egine rpm's reached 18000. 40000 miles service was done 6 mths prior. Dealer claims it resulted from oil overfill. Not the case, oil overfill resulted after the fact. Vw America will not honor powertrain warranty, saying maintenance records incomplete.
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