2012 Volkswagen Passat Fuel System Diesel Vehicle Speed Control Problems
2 owner-reported fuel system diesel vehicle speed control complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
CAR WAS SLUGGISH TO GO WHEN ACCELERATING, JERKING. *TR
THE CAR WAS STARTED TO GO TO LUNCH, OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WAS +4. IT WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT LOW SPEED TO THE INTERSTATE. AFTER ACCELERATING UP THE ON-RAMP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TURBO FAILED CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER RENDERING THE CAR IMMOBILE. LUCKILY THERE WAS ENOUGH MOMENTUM AND VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ON IT'S OWN POWER AT THIS POINT. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR EXTENSIVE REPAIRS, TAKING THREE WEEKS. *TR