general problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

One problem related to latches/locks/linkage has been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2013

The contact owns a 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door handles failed to open from the outside. The contact also stated that the front driver side and the front passenger side door handles failed to open from the outside. The contact had to use the key from the outside of the door to wind the window down to open the doors. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

Door Latch problems
17
Trunk Lid Lock problems
2
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1


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