Volkswagen Passat CC

Volkswagen Passat SS is built on the basis of the VW Passat B6 and since 2008 is assembled in the German city of Emden. Until August 2010, part of Passat CC for the Russian market was assembled in Kaluga. The prefix SS stands for Comfort Coupe – “comfort coupe”. The appearance of the Passat CC is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent, it is so harmonious and will not be repeated. The SS looks much more expensive than it really is. In 2011, a new version of Passat SS was released, which, in fact, was a restyling, in order to bring the appearance to the general corporate style. How is it going with reliability? Having received the common platform and technical stuffing from the Passat B6, the SS acquired the same problems. But everything in order.

Engines

Volkswagen Passat SS received a wide range of power units: 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engines 1.8 TSI (152 hp) and 2.0 TSI (200 hp and 210 hp after restyling), atmospheric V-shaped gasoline "six" with a working volume of 3.6 liters (300 hp) and 4-cylinder turbodiesel 2.0 TDI (140 hp and 170 hp after restyling). The most common 1.8 TSI engine is generally reliable. The turbocharger is hardy and has a good resource reserve. But increased oil consumption (up to 1 liter per 2-3 thousand km) is a common "disease", which affects up to 60% of cars after 50-80 thousand km. Volkswagen recently released a remake that includes upgraded pistons and rings. In case of owners complaining about increased oil consumption, dealers make a control measurement of oil consumption. When confirming the “disease”, official services replace the piston: during the warranty period - free, if the warranty has expired, then only at the expense of the owner. On cars that came off the conveyor after restyling, and subjected to "capremont", the problem of "maslozhor" occurs less often. Another trouble that can take you by surprise and make you seriously fork out is the jump of the timing system drive chain when running more than 70-100 thousand km. The culprit is a chain sedative. After April 2011, the sedative was refined and the problem did not recur. 2.0 TSI is structurally similar to the younger 1.8 TSI, but is considered more reliable. It is devoid of the diseases described above.

Transmission

All power units, except for the V6 3.6, can be combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. Some owners note the lack of clarity of the gears due to the excessively long stroke of the clutch pedal, grasping at the bottom. There are cases of the appearance of the noise of the bearing of the primary shaft of the box. The most widespread and the number of complaints received preselective automatic transmission DSG 7 with dual dry clutch, combined exclusively with the engine 1.8 TSI. Claims, as a rule, appeared when running more than 20-40 thousand km due to jigs in traffic jams during the transition from the first to the second and back, vibrations at the start and during acceleration in 2nd gear. Dealers made a replacement clutch, but this did not guarantee a complete elimination of the problem. The vibrations could soon reappear. Then it was the turn of replacing the mechatronic with a run of more than 50-90 thousand km. In rare cases, the service has resorted to replacing the box. For comparison: the cost of a new box is about 300 thousand rubles, mechatronics - about 90 thousand rubles, clutch - about 20 thousand rubles, and replacement work - 10-15 thousand rubles. More often, problems were manifested in the Volkswagen Passat SS, operated mainly in urban traffic jams. It is believed that the transfer of the box in the “manual” or “sports” mode when hit by a protracted traffic jam, avoids possible malfunctions. It is encouraging that the problem is not a total one and affected no more than a third of cars.

Walking

The SS Passat suspension is relatively strong. With the arrival of frosts, many note the appearance of creaks and knocks in the suspension when passing irregularities. On cars assembled in 2011, often begin to crack the bearings of the front pillars at a run of more than 10-20 thousand km. The source of knocks from behind is often the calipers of the brakes.

Body and salon

Claims to the quality of paintwork, as a rule, does not arise. In rare cases, over time, scuffles may appear inside the doorways at the point of contact with the seals. The plastic lining at the bottom of the rear window above the trunk lid sometimes bursts. Gradually chrome becomes cloudy on external decorative inserts. If earlier dealers, when complaints were received, replaced the darkened element, now such cases do not fall under the guarantee until the chromium began to swell (a great rarity). Often there is a loss of the back bumper plug (400-800 rubles at dealers). Many note misting of headlights and the appearance of insects in the front and rear optics (cases are not warranty). In winter, the gas tank hatch often freezes. You can open it after heating the car in a heated parking lot. And as a prevention of freezing, it is necessary to treat the lock with a special moisture-repellent lubricant. Another winter problem is the freezing of the glass, which is why they do not come down, and the doors do not open. Some owners inattentively pull the door and turn the seal. To exclude problems after washing in frosts, it is necessary to thoroughly blow out the seals with compressed air and treat them with a special composition. The manufacturer does not recommend using silicone-based lubricants for this. With the arrival of winter, delays in the electric folding / unfolding of mirrors appear - the response time reaches 10-20 seconds!!! There are cases of burnout of the heating element of the wind stele (warranty case).

Other problems and malfunctions

"Volkswagen" winter creak fan heater is found on the Volkswagen Passat SS.

Volkswagen electrics can traditionally make themselves known. For example, spontaneous opening of doors, opening of one of the side windows, movement of an electric chair during a trip. In winter, the image is distorted by the rear-view camera. It is reassuring that such cases are not permanent and are of a “point” nature. Once they have appeared, they are unlikely to repeat themselves again soon.

If the emblem covering the rear view camera is not opened, there is no image from the camera, the trunk lid spontaneously opens or does not close, the reversing lights or the trunk lighting are not turned on, then the tourniquet connecting the electric consumers of the trunk lid with the body is rubbed. The cost of a new tourniquet is about 1.5-2 thousand rubles. There are problems with the control unit of the glass closer.

Engines

• In case of owners complaining about increased oil consumption, dealers make a control measurement of oil consumption.
• On cars that came off the conveyor after restyling, and subjected to "capremont", the problem of "maslozhor" occurs less often.
• After April 2011, the sedative was refined and the problem did not recur.
• The 3.6 FSI was also not seen on the list of possible problems.
• Replacement of the flywheel will cost much more.
• Also, sometimes there are problems in the cooling system associated with leakage of the pump, pipes or radiator.

Transmission

• Dealers made a replacement clutch, but this did not guarantee a complete elimination of the problem. The vibrations could soon reappear.
• More often, problems were manifested in the Volkswagen Passat SS, operated mainly in urban traffic jams.
• It is believed that the transfer of the box in the “manual” or “sports” mode when hit by a protracted traffic jam, avoids possible malfunctions.
• It is encouraging that the problem is not a total one and affected no more than a third of cars.
• This transmission is considered more reliable, but cases of need to replace the clutch are recorded here.
• The weak point of the box is the hydrovalve block, which became the cause of the appearance of tremors during gear shifts when running more than 70-120 thousand km. The cost of the new unit is about 50-60 thousand rubles, repairs - about 20-25 thousand rubles.
• All-wheel drive versions of the Volkswagen Passat CC are equipped with a Haldex clutch. No problem with her.

Walking

• With the arrival of frosts, many note the appearance of creaks and knocks in the suspension when passing irregularities.
• The source of knocks from behind is often the calipers of the brakes.

Body and salon

• In rare cases, over time, scuffles may appear inside the doorways at the point of contact with the seals.
• If earlier dealers, when complaints were received, replaced the darkened element, now such cases do not fall under the guarantee until the chromium began to swell (a great rarity).
• Often there is a loss of the back bumper plug (400-800 rubles at dealers).
• Many note misting of headlights and the appearance of insects in the front and rear optics (cases are not warranty).
• Another winter problem is the freezing of the glass, which is why they do not come down, and the doors do not open.
• To exclude problems after washing in frosts, it is necessary to thoroughly blow out the seals with compressed air and treat them with a special composition.
• The manufacturer does not recommend using silicone-based lubricants for this.
• Knocks and creaks when passing irregularities can be caused by loose locks of doors, usually front ones.

Other problems and malfunctions

• If the emblem covering the rear view camera is not opened, there is no image from the camera, the trunk lid spontaneously opens or does not close, the reversing lights or the trunk lighting are not turned on, then the tourniquet connecting the electric consumers of the trunk lid with the body is rubbed. The cost of a new tourniquet is about 1.5-2 thousand rubles.
• There are problems with the control unit of the glass closer.

Statistics show that in fact, with serious problems, such as the DSG box, faced by no more than 30-40% of owners. The figure is high, but far from sky-high. "Maslozhor" is "not lethal" in most cases, and cases of chain jumping are rare. Other faults are even less common. Don’t be afraid of the Volkswagen Passat CC. The car will give you a lot of pleasant impressions. Volkswagen is also trying to correct any design flaws in a timely manner. But unscrupulous dealers often slow down good intentions themselves, denying warranty repairs, and further undermining the automaker’s reputation.

• Engines: On cars that came off the conveyor after restyling, and subjected to "capremont", the problem of "maslozhor" occurs less often.
• Transmission: Dealers made a clutch replacement, but this did not guarantee a complete elimination of the problem. The vibrations could soon reappear.
• With the arrival of frosts, many note the appearance of creaks and knocks in the suspension when passing irregularities.
• Body and salon: In rare cases, scuffles may appear over time inside the doorways at the point of contact with the seals.
• Other problems and malfunctions: If the emblem covering the rear view camera does not open, there is no image from the camera, the trunk lid spontaneously opens or does not close, the reversing lights or the trunk lighting do not turn on, then the tourniquet connecting the electric consumers of the trunk lid with the body is rubbed. The cost of a new tourniquet is about 1.5-2 thousand rubles.

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