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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Vehicle Speed Control Linkages

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Linkages Report #741063

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES . ECU FAILURE: (5K MILES) ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER, ENGINE COMPUTER LIGHT LIT, ATTEMPED TO START USING 3 DIFFERENT POWER SOURCES (DEALER, TOW, ANOTHER CAR) FAILED - BATTERY FINE. ENGINE COMPUTER WAS RESET AFTER TEST INDICATED FAULTY COMPUTER SETTINGS. ERROR 2: (14K MILES) ENGINE DISPLAYED "EMISSIONS WORKSHOP" MESSAGE, MIL LIGHT LIT. DEALER REPORTED FAULTY ENGINE COMPUTER, REPLACED COMPUTER. ERROR 3: 20 MILES AFTER PICKING CAR UP FROM DEALER, ENGINE DISPLAYED "EMISSIONS WORKSHOP" MESSAGE, MIL LIT AGAIN. RETURNED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED ECU A SECOND TIME. DEALER ALSO REPLACES MAF (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR). THIS SEEMS TO HAVE RESOLVED THE ECU PROBLEMS... FOR NOW? ERROR 3: (15K MILES) PASSENGER POWER WINDOW FAILED WITH LOUD "POP" DEALER REPLACED WINDOW REGULATOR, STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT VW WAS WORKING ON A MORE ROBUST WINDOW DESIGN -- WILL FUTURE FAILURE BE REPLACED BY VW AFTER WARRENTEE PERIOD? ERROR 4: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED, REPLACED BY DEALER..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDE21J5YW. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Electrical System Ignition Module

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Electrical System Ignition Module Report #741063

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . ECU FAILURE: (5K MILES) ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER, ENGINE COMPUTER LIGHT LIT, ATTEMPED TO START USING 3 DIFFERENT POWER SOURCES (DEALER, TOW, ANOTHER CAR) FAILED - BATTERY FINE. ENGINE COMPUTER WAS RESET AFTER TEST INDICATED FAULTY COMPUTER SETTINGS. ERROR 2: (14K MILES) ENGINE DISPLAYED "EMISSIONS WORKSHOP" MESSAGE, MIL LIGHT LIT. DEALER REPORTED FAULTY ENGINE COMPUTER, REPLACED COMPUTER. ERROR 3: 20 MILES AFTER PICKING CAR UP FROM DEALER, ENGINE DISPLAYED "EMISSIONS WORKSHOP" MESSAGE, MIL LIT AGAIN. RETURNED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED ECU A SECOND TIME. DEALER ALSO REPLACES MAF (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR). THIS SEEMS TO HAVE RESOLVED THE ECU PROBLEMS... FOR NOW? ERROR 3: (15K MILES) PASSENGER POWER WINDOW FAILED WITH LOUD "POP" DEALER REPLACED WINDOW REGULATOR, STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT VW WAS WORKING ON A MORE ROBUST WINDOW DESIGN -- WILL FUTURE FAILURE BE REPLACED BY VW AFTER WARRENTEE PERIOD? ERROR 4: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED, REPLACED BY DEALER..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDE21J5YW. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #741063

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . ECU FAILURE: (5K MILES) ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER, ENGINE COMPUTER LIGHT LIT, ATTEMPED TO START USING 3 DIFFERENT POWER SOURCES (DEALER, TOW, ANOTHER CAR) FAILED - BATTERY FINE. ENGINE COMPUTER WAS RESET AFTER TEST INDICATED FAULTY COMPUTER SETTINGS. ERROR 2: (14K MILES) ENGINE DISPLAYED "EMISSIONS WORKSHOP" MESSAGE, MIL LIGHT LIT. DEALER REPORTED FAULTY ENGINE COMPUTER, REPLACED COMPUTER. ERROR 3: 20 MILES AFTER PICKING CAR UP FROM DEALER, ENGINE DISPLAYED "EMISSIONS WORKSHOP" MESSAGE, MIL LIT AGAIN. RETURNED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED ECU A SECOND TIME. DEALER ALSO REPLACES MAF (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR). THIS SEEMS TO HAVE RESOLVED THE ECU PROBLEMS... FOR NOW? ERROR 3: (15K MILES) PASSENGER POWER WINDOW FAILED WITH LOUD "POP" DEALER REPLACED WINDOW REGULATOR, STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT VW WAS WORKING ON A MORE ROBUST WINDOW DESIGN -- WILL FUTURE FAILURE BE REPLACED BY VW AFTER WARRENTEE PERIOD? ERROR 4: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FAILED, REPLACED BY DEALER..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWDE21J5YW. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash Report #768420

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . BRAKE ASSEMBLY SWITCH WAS FAULTY WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO BE SWITCHED OUT OF PARK. COST TO REPAIR APPROXIMATELY $150.00. CAR HAD 18,032 MILES AND WAS 28 MONTHS OLD, PURCHASED CAR NEW. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA DID NOT COVER WORK UNDER WARRANTY. PER WWW.NEWBEETLE.ORG FORM, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS OTHER FAULTY SWITCHES. MR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCC21C7YM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in MONROVIA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Air Bags

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Air Bags Report #769393

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT VOLKSWAGEN AGREED TO PAY FOR REPAIR PAID $73 OUT-OF-POCKET TO GET DIAGNOSTIC AIRBAG INDICATOR LITE ADMISSION OF PROBLEM ONLY PAID FOR REPAIR? LITE OFF WANT $73 REFUNDED. DT.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRA29M4YM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in MILWAUKIE, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000301. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Linkage Floor Shift

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Linkage Floor Shift Report #10025937

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT . CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, WITH IGNITION ON, CAR RUNNING DESPITE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. *AK.Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDD21C6YM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in HILLSBOROUGH, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LAND VW . DEALER'S CITY: DURHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27705 .
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan Report #10102299

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . RADIATOR FAILURE. CRACKED RADIATOR ON PASSENGER SIDE BOTTOM. RADIATOR FAN FAILURE. BEARINGS IN MOTOR SQUEALING. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWUH23B8YE. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOARDWALK VW . DEALER'S CITY: REDWOOD CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Report #10102299

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR FAILURE. CRACKED RADIATOR ON PASSENGER SIDE BOTTOM. RADIATOR FAN FAILURE. BEARINGS IN MOTOR SQUEALING. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWUH23B8YE. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOARDWALK VW . DEALER'S CITY: REDWOOD CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Electrical System Report #10110032

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE ABS MODULE HAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE WARNING LIGHT AND BEEPER CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED. THE BRAKES ARE OK BUT THE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO ACTIVATE SPORADICALLY. *JB .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82081 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWMA23B9YP. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000624. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CITY VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 619-276-6171 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92110 .
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10112374

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 1) STOP ENGINE LIGHT 2) NO POWER, ENGINE FAILURE 3) POSSIBLE NEW ENGINE NEEDED 4) WARRANTY NO GOOD FROM VW BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE 2 RECEIPTS FROM OIL CHANGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT?!! ALL OTHER RECEIPTS ARE THERE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in BOULDER, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000607. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ZIMBRICK VW EAST . DEALER'S CITY: MADISON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WI.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Control Unit/module

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Control Unit/module Report #10114006

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE . MY VOLKSWAGEN 2000 PASSAT HAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS ELECTRONIC UNIT. THIS MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN REPORTED FREQUENTLY AMONG AUDI AND VW CUSTOMERS. THE EARLY MALFUNCTION OF THIS VITAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPONENT IS UNACCEPTABLE. *AK.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWMA23B8YP. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in SUNNYVALE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Arm

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Arm Report #10120308

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM . NOTICE CLUNKING AND SCHREECHING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED OF LOWERCONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE. CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING, MECHANIC DIAGNOSED UPPER CONTROL (BALL JOINT) FAILURE..Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWUH23B8YE. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOARDWALK VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 650-364-0100 . DEALER'S CITY: REDWOOD CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Ball Joint

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Ball Joint Report #10120308

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT . NOTICE CLUNKING AND SCHREECHING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED OF LOWERCONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE. CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING, MECHANIC DIAGNOSED UPPER CONTROL (BALL JOINT) FAILURE..Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWUH23B8YE. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOARDWALK VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 650-364-0100 . DEALER'S CITY: REDWOOD CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Report #10128168

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . PURCHASE VW PASSAT 2000 1.8 TURBO AFTER ONE FROM PURCHASE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON. TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND THEY REMOVED AND INSTALLED TEMP SENSOR. AFTER COUPLE OF MONTH LATER AGAIN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AGAIN. DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT SAID THEY HAVE TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC CHECK TO FIND OUT AND THEY WOULD CHARGE FOR THAT SERVICE. VERY ANNOYING THAT LIGHTS GO ON SO FREQUENTLY. THEN WE DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL CHECKING ROD WHICH THE CAP IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC MATERIAL CRACKED. WITH MY JAPANESE CAR I NEVER HAD THAT KIND OF PROBLEM. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THE VOLKSWAGEN WAS VERY TROUBLE FREE CAR. BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT WASN'T TRUE..Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWMA23BXYE. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in KAILUA, HI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991212. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CUTTER ALA MOANA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 808 585-7777 . DEALER'S CITY: HONOLULU . DEALER'S STATE CODE: HI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 96734 .
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10164879

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE. ANNOYING!!WE HAVE A 2000 PASSAT W/AN ABS WARNING LIGHT & CHIMES THAT HAVE BEEN COMING ON SINCE NOV. 2004 WHEN THE CAR HAD APPROX 50-65,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE HAD QUOTES OF$900 & 1300 FOR REPAIRS. BUT THEY ALWAYS SAY IT"S A SHORT IN THE MODULE. NO PROBLEM, I HOPE NOT. BECAUSE WE ARE NOT COMPLAINING. GETTING IT REPAIRED. WE ARE SICK & TIRED OF THIS POORLY MADE MONEY PIT CAR IT MAY BE THE FIRST CAR WE TRADE IN. . WHY CAN'T THERE BE DARN RECALL WITH ALL OF US. VW HAS NO CUSTOMER SERVICE MANNER. WE LIKE SOME OTHERS RESEARCHED CARS BEFORE BUYING. THIS CAR CAME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. BY VEHICLE PUBLICATIONS.& WEBSITES, NOT BY US. I AM TOTALLY AFRAID OF DRIVING IT EXCEPT TO WORK & HOME,.WE HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS USUALLY HAPPENS IN CARS THAT HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENTS, I CAN SEE BY THIS E-MAIL POSTER THAT IS NOT TRUE.. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWMD23B7YE. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in LA MESA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000620. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CITY VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 619-276-6171 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN DIEGOO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92110 .
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Electrical System Ignition

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 Electrical System Ignition Report #10213327

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . MY 2000 VW PASSAT CAUGHT ON FIRE DEC 28, 2007. I HAD IT TOWED TO A NEARBY DEALER FOR SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY IGNITION COIL. THE FINAL COST TO REPAIR (IF IT CAN BE REPAIRED) IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED. I FIND IT VERY PERTURBING TO FIND OUT THAT VW KNEW OF THESE (COIL) DEFECTS YET DID NOTHING TO INFORM OWNERS. I HAD TWO SMALL CHILDREN AGES 2 AND 4 IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE. FORTUNATELY, MY QUICK INSTINCTS PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH LIMITED ENGINE DAMAGE AND WITHOUT CASUALTIES. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 97400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVWMA23B5YP. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 problem was reported in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20011214. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: N/A .
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