Is there a known problem with Volkswagen Passat fuel injectors?

Is it true that there have been a substantial number of Volkswagen Passat fuel injector failures? If so, does this apply to all Volkswagen dealers?

Asked on 16 August 2010 by PFAIR

Answered by Honest John

The old PD injectors were quite reliable, but there has been a spate of problems with Piezo injectors that have to be very precise but manufacturing tolerances are not matching up to this. Mercedes-Benz shares the problem.

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