2009 Volkswagen Passat Engine cooling Problems

“My vehicle threw a warning light oil pressure, please shut off car immediatley . Once car was shut off it never again started. Vehicle was taken to vw dealer in arkansas and I was told the engine was blown and it would cost 7,600 to repair.”

“Parked car and went into the store to shop and approximately 10 minutes later someone said a car was on fire and that it was a silver vw. My husband went out and found the whole front end engulfed in flames.”

“The vehicles motor began making an irregular noise ( sounded like an airplane engine) between 2-3rpms and there was serious vibration through the entire vehicle. The vehicle chugged along at low speeds and the steering was difficult and not that responsive. There was serious vibration through the vehicle was left at the service center on friday as it was late in the day. Upon returning on monday morning, the technician informed me that the motor mount bolts (two) were missing and the threads for each was completely stripped. …”

“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine and oil warning lights started flashing on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic, who attempted to start the vehicle; however, the engine skipped, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the timing chain had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact learned of the Volkswagen Timing Chain Settlement, ID Number: 16/2765 for the timing chain; however, the campaign ended in 2019. …”