Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the door (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door problems
4
Structure problems
2
Body problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

The Door problem

Outside door handles of both front doors do not work. Rear door handles must be pulled hard to work. Driver's door handle works only if windows are lowered significantly, but not all the way. During this car entry process, I also discovered that right rear window will go back up when I turn the   Read details...

The Structure problem

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

The Body problem

When going over bumps there is a loud cracking noise coming from the rear driver's side, it sounds as though metal is cracking very loud. Dealership stated that this was due to body: wheel well cracks. The vehicle is at dealership for prolbem.   Read details...


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