Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the door (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door problems | |
| Trunk Lid problems |
Complete shut down of electrical system while the car is being driven resulting in complete loss of power and limited control of the car. A search of the web indicates this is not an isolated occurance. Volkswagen customer service is non existent. Read details...
I cannot get into my car driver/passenger side without rolling all my windows down from the outside. I have replaced all doors once before and then the front two doors broke once again must be replaced again, I feel it is a safety hazard, if I were to wreck and became unconsious in a burning car Read details...