Four problems related to trunk lid have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 the person on the outside would not be able to get into the front of the car.
Trunk locking mechanism and electrical component failure. Results in dangerous situations when the trunk will open while driving and not close and lock. May cause a highway accident when the trunk pops up, completely blocking driver rear view causing an accident. Dt.
Trunk leaks.
Trunk switch failed 2 times.
| Door problems | |
| Trunk Lid problems |