4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,667 miles

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2000 Volkswagen Passat drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2000 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 202004

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When accelerating from a stop light front passenger side axle broke. As a result, vehicle was unable to be moved, and consumer had to get the vehicle towed.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #2

May 212004

Passat 4-cyl

  • miles
Rear brakes replaced/tie rod boots/ front axle rusted/replaced.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 022001

Passat

  • miles
Tire jack is weak. Consumer jacked up vehicle to change tire, and jack bent/ twisted, causing it to fall from under vehicle.also, axle of vehicle fell to ground. Contacted dealer, and dealer urged consumer to call the manufacturer's customer service. Manufacturer told consumer to take jack to dealer for inspection.

- Kingsville, TX, USA

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