One problem related to emission control has been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have had ongoing issues with electronic and emissions sensors for this vehicle and recently spent $756. 54 to (again!) replace sensors so that the vehicle would pass its annual emissions test (as mandated by the epa). I wrote to vw customer care to seek reimbursement of this (and past) charges and was told today (7/13/06) that no recalls or service bulletins were issued, so no reimbursement will be made. I told them that NHTSA issued recall 99v131 (which addresses some of the areas) but vw told me that it did not apply, as all reimbursements are VIN-specific. Can anyone please help? thank you.