April5
Volkswagen has announced the recall of every gasoline-powered Passat sold in the U.S. from 1999 to 2005 — some 410,000 vehicles. Moreover, the recall isn't just for one issue. Some Passats recalled to VW dealerships will have three potential defects checked.
For Volkswagen Passats equipped with an automatic transmission, dealers will inspect the car's firewall. VW said that there is the possibility that some cars' firewalls could be damaged near the catalytic converter, in which case the dealer would add more shielding.
Passats equipped with VW's 1.8L turbo-four will be checked for a faulty fuel line.
Lastly, VW dealers will also be checking all-wheel drive Passats for damaged fuel tank ventilation valves.
Despite the plethora of potential defects, no injuries or accidents have been linked to the recall issues.
Ouch.
that's a nice picture of a B6 Passat. Too bad the recall is on B5's.
If this happened to GM……………
damn…
so germans are human after all?????
V2 humans don't derive pleasure from killing/murdering other humans, especially women, old and children as well as conducting life longevity experiments on children. What's your definition of humanity?
VW- Virtually Worthless. You read it here first. The car MOST SEEN at repair shops here in San Francisco. And strangely enough- BMW- the one usually derided for reliability- is almost never seen broken down or in the repair shops (except for wiper blade changes and brake pads).
In the link a bit more wider statistical information on reliable/lemon cars. Passat wasn't there, well there is next year.
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435706
Man, talk about self destruction.
Sucks for Volkswagen…it looks like they are set to maintain their MOST recalls title for another year.
But why is LLN using the picture of a non-1999 to 2005 model year Passat? The picture is misleading because it makes it seem like the new Passats are affected when this is actually about older cars.
VW is truly behind the curve in build quality and reliability.
These fixes sound more like long-term maintainance schedule additions than true recalls.. I mean, what is the likelihood that 5-10 year old fuel lines and valves might be going bad, or the firewall may be damaged? I think VW is for once being cautious and checking potentially faulty items before anyone has actually had an issue with them.. and I commend them for that.
seems like leftlane is pretty biased against VW…using a passat picture that wasn't even under the 1999-2005 model range…
They should have a recall on the steering column. Mine just went out with less than 47,000 miles on my B5.5. Over $600 for the part plus 2 hours labor. That would be a legit recall, not this crap.
http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=915
It did happen to GM lol
Nice pro GM propaganda site WOW !
Just call it Whine Kampf
Want guaranteed job security? Become a VW mechanic.
wow! this is a big surprise!
VW could make it to the #1 most recalled company of the year. keep it up VW!!
sanfranmac: I'd get a 3 series for the price of a fully-loaded V6 passat.
that's not good
German engineering at its best.
'Commodore', the new Passats are affected … it's just too early to include them … don't worry, it's coming.
Not 100% certain, but aren't all US Passats made in Germany? If so, there goes the arguments of the freaks who say they'll only buy VWs made in Germany and not Mexico.
Fact is, poor quality is a pervasive VW issue.
VWs are notorious for falling apart. The electrical systems are epically fucking shitty
Funny that they recall it for a cheap ass heat shield and not the obvious faulty coilpacks. I had 2 take a dump on me when I had my B5 Passat(and I wasn't chipped)
VW / Audi has great fit and finish and nice interiors. Awful reliability, I will not buy one.
This is brutal.
1115: "Whine Kampf" — excellent.
Autonut: Try o diffrentiate between germans and Nazis
oh well
VW makes crap. The 1.8's with their oil sludge problem seizing engines at 40k is unforgivable for such a large company. I agree with Fletch that they make nice eye candy- tasteful interiors, nice fit and finish. But it's the mechanicals you don't see that makes you regret your decision to buy one. I know I have. Do yourself a favor - never buy a VW.