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Bruce of Hackettstown, NJ February 25, 2009

Bruce of Hackettstown NJ (02/25/09)
2004 Passat 1.8T. STOP ENGINE, LOW OIL PRESURE light on, engine began making odd noise. Same problem happened to a friend on her Passat. VW told her they fixed her problem but it was never fixed right. If this is such a wide ranging problem is there any class action legal action possible? My car is in the shop now but I know what to expect.

I owe more than this car is worth and face thousands in repair costs. I need to rent a car just to get to work. I spent the money on a BRAND NEW CAR in 2004 to insure reliability and repair savings. Front axil assembly went at 50,000 miles. VW wanted 2400, my mechanic did the repair for 1200. NEVER BUY A VOLKSWAGEN!

Jennifer of Newport Beach, CA February 23, 2009

Jennifer of Newport Beach CA (02/23/09)
Please do not purchase anything from Volkswagen. I bought a new Passat in 2007 and have had multiple electrical and mechancial issues with it. Grand total of all repairs for this new Passat = 4912.70. VW of America states they will document my concerns and are apologetic, but they cannot help me. Since 2007,I have lost 47 work days due to my Passat breakdowns.

I was recently suspended after 15 years of working for my company due to missed work days due to vehicle issues. The company offered my position back as soon as I had another mode of transporation. In the 15 years that I've worked for this company, I have NEVER missed a work day until 2007 when my new Passat started breaking down. Please do NOT purchase any Volkswagen products! I would love to participate in any class action suit against Volkswagen.

Lost my job after 15 years. My company is nice enough to offer my position back as soon as I obtain another mode of transportation. VW not offering assistance in any way and this is causing me time, money and stress that I cannot afford.

Jennifer of Newport Beach, CA February 23, 2009

Jennifer of Newport Beach CA (02/23/09)
Please do not purchase anything from Volkswagen. I bought a new Passat in 2007 and have had multiple electrical and mechancial issues with it. Grand total of all repairs for this new Passat = 4912.70. VW of America states they will document my concerns and are apologetic, but they cannot help me.

Since 2007,I have lost 47 work days due to my Passat breakdowns. I was recently suspended after 15 years of working for my company due to missed work days due to vehicle issues. The company offered my position back as soon as I had another mode of transporation. In the 15 years that I've worked for this company, I have NEVER missed a work day until 2007 when my new Passat started breaking down. Please do NOT purchase any Volkswagen products! I would love to participate in any class action suit against Volkswagen.

Lost my job after 15 years. My company is nice enough to offer my position back as soon as I obtain another mode of transportation. VW not offering assistance in any way and this is causing me time, money and stress that I cannot afford.

John of Unionville, NY February 23, 2009

John of Unionville NY (02/23/09)
MY TRANSMISSION WHEN ON MY 2006 PASSAT. IT HAS 64000 MILES ON IT. THIS SHOULD NOT OF HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN CARE OF BY VW IN MIDDLETOWN NY FOR THE 2 YEARS THAT WE HAD IT. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN HELP US WITH TO GET THIS CAR REPAIRED. THEY SAY THAT IT WILL COST ABOUT 7100 TO REPAIR IT.

Jason of Chatham, IL February 4, 2009

Jason of Chatham IL (02/04/09)
I have a 2004 VW Passat that now has 56,000 miles on it. The warranty expired at 50,000 miles. When I had just under 51,000 miles, one of the coil packs went bad on it (it has 4 total). Three months later around 53,000 miles, another coil pack went bad. Then about 3 months later 56,000 miles, the third one went bad. Each of these repairs cost me about 150 at the VW service department. The frustrating thing about this is that VW had a recall on these coils for 2001-2003 model years. When I call VW, they are of no help and just tell me sorry for the trouble and they will keep my complaint on file.

total cost of 450 for the three coil replacements.

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