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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10003274

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 18, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ON 01/09/03 I PURCHASED A 2003 VW EUROVAN & ON 01/18/09 MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ON 01/20/03 I WAS TOLD I HAD FAULTY COILS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TWO COILS THAT FAILED WERE GOING TO BE REPLACED, BUT WITH THAT CAME A WARNING THAT I HAVE A TOTAL OF 6 COILS. WHEN I PICKED UP MY PARTIALY FIXED VAN I WAS TOLD " HOPEFULLY WE CAN REPLACE ALL YOUR COILS BEFORE THIS HAPPENS TO YOU AGAIN." WHEN I CONTACTED VW DIRECTLY THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS A LARGE PROBLEM THEY WERE HAVING COMPANY WIDE & AT THIS TIME THEY WERE ONLY REPLACING THE FAILED FAULITY COILS. AT THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I ASKED IF THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE I WAS TOLD "IT COULD".I WAS SOLD A NEW CAR WITHOUT THE KNOWLADGE OF SERIOUS FAULTY PROBLEMS THAT VW CLEARLY KNEW ABOUT. I WOULD LIKE MY NEW CAR TO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. ALL 6 COILS SHOULD BE REPLACE, FOR THE SAFTY OF MY CHILDREN, MY HUSBAND, & MYSELF..Mileage was 900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2NB47073H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030109. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PIGNATATO . DEALER'S CITY: EVERETT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Equipment Other Labels

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Equipment Other Labels Report #10034569

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS . NO CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES. DEALER STATED ,CALL THE MANUFACTURER, BUT AT THE SAME TIME CAN INFLATE FRONT TIRES AT 28 POUNDS, AND REAR TIRES AT 32 POUNDS. *AK.Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in AKRON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Seat Belts

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Seat Belts Report #10251675

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND DOES NOT EXTEND ONCE LOCKED UP. ONE HAS TO UNDO AND REEL IT BACK IN AND TRY AGAIN TO PULL IT OUT. IF IT MAKES A WHIRRING SOUND AS IT IS PULLED OUT, IT WILL LOCK UP AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO TWO OF OUR VW EUROVANS - A 1999 AND A 2003 - SO I AM ASSUMING IT MIGHT BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in PATASKALA, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10294363

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITHIN SIX YEARS AT 40,000 BY THE DEALER PER THE WARRANTY. THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WAS NOT WARRANTED AND VOLKSWAGEN WANTS HER TO PAY FOR $5,300. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000..Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2NB47023H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Seat Belts

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Seat Belts Report #10329143

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR, MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAD BROKEN INTO SEVERAL PIECES. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD NOT CONNECT TO THE BASE BUCKLE HOUSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150000. .Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2NB470X3H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in NAMPA, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Seat Belts Rear Buckle Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Seat Belts Rear Buckle Assembly Report #10329143

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR, MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAD BROKEN INTO SEVERAL PIECES. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVERS SEAT BELT WOULD NOT CONNECT TO THE BASE BUCKLE HOUSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150000. .Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2NB470X3H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in NAMPA, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Latches/locks/linkages

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10379669

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LATCH FULLY, AND MAY NOT LOCK/UNLOCK, OR LATCH, AT ALL, AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. EXTERIOR HANDLE STICKS AND DOES NOT OPERATE AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THIS PROBLEM MAY OCCUR TO A LESSER DEGREE AT TEMPERATURES AS HIGH AS 40 DEGREES. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD OF THEFT/VANDALISM FOR PARKED CARS, AND MAY ENDANGER CHILD PASSENGERS, OR OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO OBJECTS FALLING FROM AN OPENED (UNLATCHED) DOOR. DOCUMENTATION OF EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS DEFECT MAY BE FOUND AT HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?2967817. *TR.Mileage was 70800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2KB47003H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Structure Body Door

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Structure Body Door Report #10379669

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LATCH FULLY, AND MAY NOT LOCK/UNLOCK, OR LATCH, AT ALL, AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. EXTERIOR HANDLE STICKS AND DOES NOT OPERATE AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THIS PROBLEM MAY OCCUR TO A LESSER DEGREE AT TEMPERATURES AS HIGH AS 40 DEGREES. THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD OF THEFT/VANDALISM FOR PARKED CARS, AND MAY ENDANGER CHILD PASSENGERS, OR OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO OBJECTS FALLING FROM AN OPENED (UNLATCHED) DOOR. DOCUMENTATION OF EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS DEFECT MAY BE FOUND AT HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?2967817. *TR.Mileage was 70800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2KB47003H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Electrical System Report #10383060

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . FAULTY SEAT HEATER IN DRIVERS SEAT CAUSED FIRE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT IS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. IT WAS WARMING IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME BECAUSE OF RECENT ICE STORM. WE MANAGED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT AND IT WAS CONTAINED TO THE ONE SEAT BUT THE SEAT IS BADLY DAMAGED AND THE INTERIOR OF VAN SMELL OF BURNED WIRING. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 125000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2MB47043H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in ROCKWALL, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10383060

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . FAULTY SEAT HEATER IN DRIVERS SEAT CAUSED FIRE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT IS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. IT WAS WARMING IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME BECAUSE OF RECENT ICE STORM. WE MANAGED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT AND IT WAS CONTAINED TO THE ONE SEAT BUT THE SEAT IS BADLY DAMAGED AND THE INTERIOR OF VAN SMELL OF BURNED WIRING. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 125000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2MB47043H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in ROCKWALL, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10421889

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I HAVE A 2003 RIALTA QD. TWO DAYS AGO IN A VERY REMOTE AREA MY RADIATOR FAN EXPLODED AND TORE UP THE SHROUD, RADIATOR, HOSES AND BELT. I UNDERSTAND THESE FANS HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM AND ARE ON BACKORDER AROUND THE COUNTRY. I GUESS THIS IS A VW PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON PRIOR YEARS BUT WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON OTHER MODEL YEARS AS IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM? IF I HAD OPENED THE HOOD IT IS VERY POSSIBLE THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN BURNED, BLINDED OR WORSE..Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV3AB47003H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in NEWCASTLE, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Structure Body Door

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Structure Body Door Report #10445672

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . THE SIDE DOOR LATCH WON'T LATCH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. SO THE DOOR, WHICH IS ON SLIDERS, WILL JUST SWING OPEN WHILE DRIVING UNLESS YOU HAVE IT BUNGEE-CORDED. IT WILL ONLY LATCH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE RISES OR AFTER YOU PARK IT IN A HEATED GARAGE. THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN OWNERS - AT LEAST THAT SEEMS APPARENT AFTER READING BLOGS ON THE INTERNET. NO ONE AT THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIPS I TALK TO SEEM TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM THOUGH THEY SEEM FAMILIAR WITH IT. IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS AND LAME THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM ONLY IN THE PAST TWO WINTERS - BEFORE THAT, WE ONLY DROVE THE CAR IN THE SUMMER. NOW IT IS SO BAD IT'S PRETTY MUCH NEVER CLOSED NOW THAT IS WINTER. AND NO ON WE HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO CAN FIX IT. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2NB47073H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Latches/locks/linkages

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10445672

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . THE SIDE DOOR LATCH WON'T LATCH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW FREEZING. SO THE DOOR, WHICH IS ON SLIDERS, WILL JUST SWING OPEN WHILE DRIVING UNLESS YOU HAVE IT BUNGEE-CORDED. IT WILL ONLY LATCH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE RISES OR AFTER YOU PARK IT IN A HEATED GARAGE. THIS IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN OWNERS - AT LEAST THAT SEEMS APPARENT AFTER READING BLOGS ON THE INTERNET. NO ONE AT THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIPS I TALK TO SEEM TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM THOUGH THEY SEEM FAMILIAR WITH IT. IT IS REALLY DANGEROUS AND LAME THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM ONLY IN THE PAST TWO WINTERS - BEFORE THAT, WE ONLY DROVE THE CAR IN THE SUMMER. NOW IT IS SO BAD IT'S PRETTY MUCH NEVER CLOSED NOW THAT IS WINTER. AND NO ON WE HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO CAN FIX IT. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2NB47073H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Seats

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 Seats Report #10552791

VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 2003, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SEATS . WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE PASSENGER SEAT HEATER CAUGHT THE SEAT ON FIRE BURNING SEAT COVER, AND PASSENGER'S COAT, FLEECE VEST AND SCALDING BACK OF PASSENGER. THERE WAS NOT A CRASH, BUT THIS EVENT COULD HAVE BEEN MORE SEVERE IF IT HAD BEEN THE DRIVER OR IF MORE SIGNIFICANT INJURY TO PASSENGER. WE WERE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS EVENT BECAUSE OF SAFETY AND LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND INJURY. WE IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED OUR LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP WHO TOOK PHOTOS AND COMMENTED THAT "THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN REGARDLESS OF AGE OF OUR VEHICLE AND WE WILL ADDRESS THIS RIGHT AWAY". WE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN'S ONLINE CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE VIA EMAIL AS ADVISED BY OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. AFTER A FEW EMAIL EXCHANGES, VOLKSWAGEN FINALLY COMMENTED THAT THIS EVENT IS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE OF THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. WE ARE MOST CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN COMMENTED THAT THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY A WARRANTY ISSUE AND CONSIDERING THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE, THERE ARE NO APPLICABLE WARRANTIES. VOLKSWAGEN COMMENTED FURTHER THAT IF WE WANT TO ENSURE SAFETY OF THE SEAT HEATERS OR OTHER ASPECTS OF THE VAN, WE MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER AND WE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE DIAGNOSTICS AND ALL REPAIRS. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 128321 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2NB47033H. Volkswagen Eurovan 2003 problem was reported in BOZEMAN, MT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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