Two problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated the vehicle would not start sometimes and the windshield wipers worked intermittently. The vehicle finally started after several attempts. There was a NHTSA recall, # 02v256000, regarding the electrical system: ignition: switch. The manufacturer informed the contact that previous recall repair information was available through the dealer. The dealership was not contacted.
: the contact stated the headlights and windshield wipers became inoperable, then the vehicle would not start. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. The recall, #02v256000 concerning the ignition switch was performed on the vehicle in August 2002. The vehicle is having the same problem as indicated in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted.