Equipment Related Problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical equipment (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the air conditioner (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical Equipment problems	2
Air Conditioner problems	1
Equipment problems	1

Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

The Electrical Equipment problem

Stalling without reason. Dealer cannot find the problem Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Numerous ocassions my Passat will "shut down" while driving. Lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related items. This has happened while driving on the interstate and luckily I was able to pull over before being hit, or hitting someone. Read details...

The Equipment problem

Since purchased engine burns 1/2-1 qt of oil every 1000 miles. No safety defect listed in vehicle. Read details...

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