Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Clutch Pedal/linkage problems | |
| Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems |
Transmission broken at 60,000 miles, ase certified mechanis unable to fix properly, they had to replace it under theri warantee within 12,000 miles. Transmission lasted 8 month with shakey shifting then went again. Now 4th tranmission does not work properly . Read details...
Speedometer/tachometer and fuel gauges went crazy. With engine off speedometer reads 80 mph and tachometer reads 4000 rpm. This occurred after a cold start-up and is known to be an instrument cluster failure. Read details...
1996 clutch pedal assembly failed on the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The consumer believed the part was poorly designed. Read details...