VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ENGINE FAILURE

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ENGINE FAILURE AND WARRANTY ISSUES

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Volkswagen Passats equipped with a 1.8L turbo engine have been experiencing engine failure. The failure are connected with the accumulation of sludge in the engine. Volkswagen in the past periodically argued that the repairs were beyond the warranty, or the cause was attributable to the owner. Recently however, Volkswagen has extended warranties on these vehicles. Consumer Reports gave the 4 cylinder Passat a substandard rating for reliability.

Oil Change Issues

Volkswagen has at times required proof of oil changes for this new warranty to come into effect. The Center for Auto Safety explains:

"Last August Volkswagen said the turbocharged, 1.8-liter four-cylinder 1998-2004 Passats would have an eight-year warranty from the time the vehicle was new. There would be no limit on mileage, and secondhand owners would be covered.
Volkswagen said it was acting because some owners have complained about the engines being destroyed by sludge, a thickening of the oil caused by moisture and contaminants. The resulting gel may reduce the flow of oil and cause excess wear or damage.But to be covered, Volkswagen said consumers would have to prove the oil had been changed every six months or 5,000 miles. Some owners have complained to the Center for Auto Safety, a consumer group in Washington, that Volkswagen treated them unfairly despite the extended warranty. Sarah Bolek, of Maryland, filed a complaint on the center's Web site (www.autosafety.org) in which she said Volkswagen rejected a claim in December because one of her oil changes was 26 miles and another was 290 miles beyond the recommended mileage. Recently, dealers were told they can be less fussy, said Hunt, who was attending a March 9 media preview of the all-new 2005 Jetta, which goes on sale this month. " www.autosafety.org/article.php?did=1085&scid=151

Various complaint are reported on the site wwwmyVWlemon.com

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