Other Engine Info: 51-St., Emissions Certification Test Group: VVW1.9V6DKYM
Other Restraint System Info: Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass
Plant City: Brussels
Plant Country: Belgium
Series: GLS / TDI
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL SLUDGE, OIL PUMP FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE, NOW MY 2005 VW PASSAT NEEDS A NEW ENGINE , THIS IS A VW MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE 4 CYLINDER 1.8 TURBO ENGINE BECAUSE THE TURBOCHARGER GETS TO HOT AND CAUSE THE EXPENSIVE SYNTHETIC OIL BREAKDOWN AND IT SITS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN UNTIL IT GETS SUCKED UP BY THE OIL PUMP AND THIS CAUSES YOUR ENGINE TO FAIL. *TR
1997
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AT NIGHT IN INCLEMENT CONDITIONS HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER STATED, IF HE MOVED THE KEY BACK AND FORTH IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON. *AK