Equipment Related Problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the recreational vehicle lpg tank valve/gauge (two problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

The Equipment problem

Instrument cluster failed after car left out in cold. Had to get replacement according to dealer from germany. Took 4-6 weeks to get replaced. Additionally left drivers door lock mechanism failed and would not open the door.   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

Engine check light keep coming on, and now the gauges on the dashboard don't work, including the speed gauge/gas gauge, and all of the electrical components that are operated by the computer. Consumer can't determine the problem.   Read details...

The Delivery problem

Consumer states the dashboard instrument are not working at all. Speedometer is not show accurate speed, neither the gasoline gauge and other panel instruments. Por favor envie el cuestionario. Ts   Read details...


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