One problem related to body has been reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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