Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Volkswagen / Passat / 2004
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007127022 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 passat 1.8t caught fire after a coil pack failed and the catalytic converter overheated. i only drove 5 miles after the coil pack failed trying |
| 007127021 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 passat 1.8t caught fire after a coil pack failed and the catalytic converter overheated. i only drove 5 miles after the coil pack failed trying |
| 007126092 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Known issue "vibrating headlamp assembly", despite numerous repairs at dealership continues to vibrate causing repeated headlamp bulb failure. |
| 007124342 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | The sludge problem that is common in volkswagen 1.8 4 cylinder engines has happened to our car. the dealer has repaired the problem but volkswagen |
| 004124220 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Replacement windshield wiper blades have a specialized attachment and are only available through volkswagen new car dealers. the blades are also |
| 007123357 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My 2004 vw passat: was driving when noticed a gasoline smell in the car. the car stalled, heard a pop sound from under the hood and immediately saw |
| 007123311 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *JB |
| 007123310 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *JB |
| 007119563 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | A couple minutes after turning on my heated driver's seat, i felt something stinging my left leg. shortly after, i began to smell a burning smell, |
| 007119156 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Sun visor w/homelink causes #5 fuse to blow. wires are shorting out inside the visor causing smoke. when fuse blows you loose climatronic ac, cruise |
| 007119155 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Sun visor w/homelink causes #5 fuse to blow. wires are shorting out inside the visor causing smoke. when fuse blows you loose climatronic ac, cruise |
| 007119023 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | No real warning--my wife was driving our passat and the engine stalled. attempts at restarting the vehicle failed. i am thankful that my wife was in |
| 007116513 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | TRANSMISSION ON CAR "SHUDDERS" WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 50 MPH AND 75 MPH CREATING UNSAFE DISTRACTION AND PERFORMANCE LIABILITY. *TR |
| 007111317 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 6/30 i drove my 2004 vw passat wagon. i had used the cruise control and had to slow down, i attempted to re-activate the cruise control, it would not |
| 007110573 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | On occasion the brake lights will stay on after car has been parked and turned off. the brake lights will also stay on with no foot pressure on the |
| 005109445 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen passat. the contact noticed rust had formed in the filler neck of the fuel system. the dealer stated that this |
| 007109253 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | The 2004 volkswagen passat 1.8 t car engine caught on fire today while driving the driver barely saved his life from the flames. the car would |
| 007109224 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | The abs has been faulty for six months from time of purchase a s brand new. the abs lit up and will stay lit until service department reset it. |
| 007108843 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen passat. while driving 30 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the engine began to shutter. the contact |
| 007105282 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Brake light switch failed intermittently over a period of two years, finally failed completely. whenever the switch was operating poorly it kicked |
| 007105281 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Brake light switch failed intermittently over a period of two years, finally failed completely. whenever the switch was operating poorly it kicked |
| 007100142 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | The seat heater on the driver side of my car began to burn through the leather seat. it burned the leather on the seat, my trousers and left thigh. * |
| 007097258 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | DRIVER'S HEATED LEATHER SEAT BURNED LEATHER SEAT AND MY SKIN. *JB |
| 007097209 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Heated driver seat burned through seat cover and the occupants coat before smoke and heat alerted occupant to turn off the seat. occupant turned off |
| 006096582 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 1. when car in front of the passat slowed, the driver applied the brakes and the abs light and asr lights came on but the brakes did not work. the |
| 006096581 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 1. when car in front of the passat slowed, the driver applied the brakes and the abs light and asr lights came on but the brakes did not work. the |
| 007096025 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | While driving at approx 70 mph on the interstate the car stalled our and would not start. it was determined that the fuel pump had gone out. the car |
| 007095723 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | This morning, i started my car to head out to do some errands. since it was cold, i waited for the car to warm up, and as i did, i turned my seat |
| 007094550 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Tl* - the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the heating seat malfunctioned. the heating coil burned a hole in the |
| 007094549 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Tl* - the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the heating seat malfunctioned. the heating coil burned a hole in the |
| 007094354 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My car, a 2004 vw passat glx automatic, has had a transmission problem since the day i bought it, when the salesperson told me it just needed to |
| 007094353 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My car, a 2004 vw passat glx automatic, has had a transmission problem since the day i bought it, when the salesperson told me it just needed to |
| 007093234 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My seat warmer on my 2004 volkswagen passat 1.8 turbo was turned to a setting of "2". after just two minutes i smelled something burning and felt a |
| 007093035 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Seat heater on driver's seat got extremely hot. burned driver's skin but not through the leather. smelled of smoke. dealership stated multiple |
| 007092975 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Vw passat 2004 purchased new from dealer in jan. of 2005. we did our own oil changes following the manual recommended schedule and oil specifications |
| 006089977 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Started car, heated seat setting was on 1 (lowest setting). one of the heaters must of shorted, i felt something on the side of my thigh right away |
| 006089826 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | DRIVER SEAT HEATER SHORTED OUT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE LEATHER OF THE CAR SEAT. MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE. *JB |
| 006088828 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Odor entering the passenger compartment through the ventilation system when the recirculation button for the a/c is turned off. the local dealer |
| 006087609 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the automatic transmission had a sluggish response while shifting gears. additionally, while |
| 006087406 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 volkswagen passat tdi - seat heater wire in passenger seat, side bolster ignited seat material. no open flame - polyester material smoldered, |
| 006086093 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a 2004 volkswagen passat 2.0l tdi diesel car. the high pressure fuel pump started leaking diesel fuel all over the engine compartment. i |
| 006086087 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Wife was driving 2004 vw passat sedan with heated seats turned on. she felt a sharp burning in the side of her leg that slowly intensified. as she |
| 004083023 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | The brake light switch keeps failing. it causes the electronic stability control to be disabled and keeps the stop lights on, even when the brake |
| 004083022 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | The brake light switch keeps failing. it causes the electronic stability control to be disabled and keeps the stop lights on, even when the brake |
| 006082047 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 vw passat. i was driving at night on the freeway at 75 mph when i heard a sudden loud crash and breaking glass, some of which fell into the car |
| 006080510 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | CRUISE CONTROL AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ON 2004 VW PASSAT. *JB |
| 006076685 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED ON 2004 PASSAT WAGON WITH ONLY 45K MILES. *JB |
| 006072255 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled and had to be pushed off the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who |
| 006072163 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Have a water leak in my 2004 vw passat. after a heavey rain i was cleaning the inside of my car and noticed a large amount of water in the rear floor |
| 006070589 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 vw passat---i have had numerous occasions where my car lurched and rattled to a stop or would hesitate multiple times during acceleration. at |
| 006068628 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Dt*: the contact stated diesel fuel leaks onto the engine and the exhaust system. the dealership determined the diesel pump needed to be replaced. |
| 006068231 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 vw passat 4-motion passenger vehicles are at high risk for a drainage clog related to the sunroof. this can occur even when the sunroof is in |
| 006064350 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a vw passat with less than 30,000 miles on it that has sludge in the motor and have been faithful with my oil changes but i am missing one |
| 006059936 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | After starting my 2004 vw passat with the heated seat turned to 2 (on a 1-5 dial) i started to smell a burning smell almost immediately. after driving |
| 006058715 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a 2004 vw passat wagon. we were in the lake tahoe region last week during a rain and snow storm. we got in the car one morning to find inches |
| 005050485 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | WHEN IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS INTO AND FLOODS THE FOOT WELL ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. *NM |
| 005048329 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My 2004 vw passat has 23,700 miles on it when the stop engine light went on. i had it towed to east coast vw where i had leased it. they told me i |
| 005048069 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I own a 2004 volkswagen passat, which i lease from vw. i was backing out of my driveway at no more than three miles per hour into the street. as i |
| 003044204 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Turned on seat heater to 1 while waiting for car to warm up. noticed a burning smell and felt a hot burning sensation on my buttocks. turned off seat |
| 005040976 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Dt: the consumer was driving in a parking lot when the driver's side airbag deployed. there was no cause for the airbag to deploy. there was no |
| 005039525 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | The heated drivers seat in my 2004 vw passat caught on fire and burned through my wife's jeans. this occurred after driving only 1/4 mile. she felt |
| 004028350 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Water coming into front passenger seat resulting in damages to the tcm (transmission control module), wet carpeting, and rust under the passenger |
| 004028349 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Water coming into front passenger seat resulting in damages to the tcm (transmission control module), wet carpeting, and rust under the passenger |
| 004028348 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Water coming into front passenger seat resulting in damages to the tcm (transmission control module), wet carpeting, and rust under the passenger |
| 005022903 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Engine malfunction indicator light stays on, musfire in cylinder # 3 since january of 2005, car at dealer for service repeatedly for same problem. so |
| 005019695 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Dtl: lease a 2004 volkswagen passat, had a high speed (40 mph) collision. only the passenger side air bag deployed. no warring lights or failures |
| 005014643 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | At the 20000 maintenance inspection there was no observation done by the dealer. at about 22k the brake problem warning light came on and then off. i |
| 004014305 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Just about evrery time i drive my car there seems to be a lurching in the transmission when i start driving and when i start to slow down(5-15mph). |
| 005014121 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | (1) slight pulsation was felt in clutch pedal. assumed clutch release bearing failed. 2) took car to dealer who claimed the clutch failed prematurely |
| 004012123 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | An incident occured today, march 24th, 2004 where the seat heater in my 2004 vw passat burned through my seat. i noticed it was hot and turned it off |
| 005011269 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT REAR-ENDED A VEHICLE @ 40 MPH AND DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK |
| 004010753 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | While driving at approximately 35 mph driver t-boned another vehicle on the passenger's side and the air bags in the front of the vehicle failed to |
| 004009392 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My complain is regarding the headlights on 2004 vw passat. i have own this car since nov 04 and feel very unsafe driving at night. the dim |
| 005001128 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | IN SIX MONTHS MY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING TWICE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BRKE LIGHT SWITH ON IT. *AK |
| 004314948 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a brand new 2004 vw passat tdi wagon that has no tail lights. signals work, brake lights work but, license plate light and rear parking/ |
| 004314947 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a brand new 2004 vw passat tdi wagon that has no tail lights. signals work, brake lights work but, license plate light and rear parking/ |
| 004314207 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My 2004 vw passat had 13,823 when the rear brake pads completely wore out. the front have only worn out 8% to this day (12/20/04). first, the car |
| 004312815 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have sent information regarding to nhtsa about three weeks ago regarding my 2003 volkswagen passat and engine seizure which occurred september 25, |
| 004310710 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | While driving on the highway between 60-70 mph vehicle will down shift. when sitting in traffic vehicle will surge forward. consumer was very |
| 004308837 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CLUTCH FAILED. VEHICLE LOST POWER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
| 004308444 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Clutch failed three times since the vehicle was purchased. consumer first had it replaced at 3000 miles. the second time at 30,000 miles, and then at |
| 004308074 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | A loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. consumer pulled over, and noticed that the rear passenger's side tire blew out. consumer |
| 004302380 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Distance between the foot rest and clutch are designed poorly. when transferring feet from one pedal to another consumer's foot will get stuck |
| 004300990 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | When slowing down at traffic light car hesitated and then jerked foward, as if i had been hit from behind. it was enough to make my back and neck sore |
| 004299780 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Automatic transmission lurched on down shift when coming to a stop. while driving at any speed momentary hesitation particularly in an intersection |
| 004295821 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | When slowing to a stop transmission/drive train occasionally will demonstrate a jarring and potentially dangerous "clunk" as if the trandmission is |
| 004293094 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | While test driving a volkswagon passat glx sedan, touching the window control caused the abs braking mechanism to engage. the car lurched as if the |
| 004293093 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | While test driving a volkswagon passat glx sedan, touching the window control caused the abs braking mechanism to engage. the car lurched as if the |
| 004290826 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind, also when braking to stop,car lurches forward. vw |
| 004290825 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind, also when braking to stop,car lurches forward. vw |
| 004290824 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind, also when braking to stop,car lurches forward. vw |
| 004289975 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I own a 2004 vw passat wagon v-6 and there is a problem with the transmission. the car bucks/jumps when decelerating into lower or accelerating into |
| 004288110 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | My transmission on a 2004 passat wagon all wheel drive (v6) engine slips and startles me very frequently. when the vehicle is slowed down it bucks |
| 004285778 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I bought the car new in october 2003, i noticed intermittent jerking of the transmisssion especially when slowing, accelerating slightly and then |
| 004285296 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | AM RADIO RECEPTION IS VERY POOR (STATIC) WITH THE ON STAR FEATURE.DEALER REPLACED THE RADIO TWISE & ANTENNA SYSTEM.... STILLS FAILS. *AK |
| 004283431 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | There is a problem with the transmission. the car shifts sharply in lower gears causing severe jerking of the vehicle at times. dealer "rebooted" the |
| 004282356 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | When the vehicle was being slowed down the gears would slam into place. also when trying to accelerate, the vehicle didnt respond immediately. |
| 0000281560 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Upon starting the vehicle and turning the steering wheel consumer heard a grinding sound. following that steering failed. dealership serviced the |
| 004281028 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Purchased 12/03. within 2 weeks began to shift abnormally slamming in/out of 1-2nd gears. drove technicians 3 times before they would admit something |
| 004280959 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Vehicle transmission lurches forward when slowing to a stop. vehicle purchased on 12/9/03. problem occurred on 3/3/04.dealer replaced the transmission |
| 004271027 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | When braking after driving at highway speeds into the city vehicle bucked forward. dealer stated the procedure was what they called a hard drive. |
| 004270481 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | 2004 passat with 4wd, car jumps forward when coming to a halt, clearly a safety hazard but nhtsa seems unwilling to accept the complaint. i have |
| 004269845 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a 2004 vw passat with a safety issue in the transmission. when i accelerate at slow speeds it hesitates before taking off and then bam, it's |
| 004266030 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | i recently purchased a 2004 passat glx 4motion, the transmission clunks and the car lurches forward, this happens every couple of days. not very |
| 004265379 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a 2004 passat glx 4motion station wagon with 2000 miles on it. like other owners i frequently experience a "clunk" from the transmission when i |
| 004262428 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | I have a 2004 vw passat with a safety issue in transmission. when accelerating from a stop or low speed the car hesitates and then jumps. the problem |
| 0000262148 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | WHEN KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION HORN DOES NOT BLOW. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT IN AN EMERGENCY SHE WON'T BE ABLE TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS. *AK *MR |
| 004258196 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Automatic transmission lurched on downshift when coming to a stop. dealer replaced the transmission control module...problem has not yet been |
| 004253390 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | Volkswagen passatt 2004. vehicle windshield wipers are designed with a groove in the rubber that holds snow and ice and causes ice buildup on the |
| 0000250056 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | When coming to a complete stop or while cruising, the vehicle lurches forward. the dealer recalibrated the computer chip in the accelerator pedal and |
| 0000250055 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2004 | When coming to a complete stop or while cruising, the vehicle lurches forward. the dealer recalibrated the computer chip in the accelerator pedal and |
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