Structure Related Problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

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).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door problems
5
Trunk Lid problems
4

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

The Door problem

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...

The Trunk Lid problem

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...


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