Table 1 shows 13 common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the dash wiring (four problems).
The abs light comes on,followed by the brake light blinking the engine oil light comes on and the tachometer goes to 0 and stops working even though I am accelerating Read details...
Owner was driving vehicle for approximately 5 minutes, parked it, and then noticed smoke coming from the heater and also noticed the hood light going on and off. Fire burned throughout the passenger compartment and part of the undercarriage. Cause undetermined. Read details...
1) on early model Volkswagen Passats with the 4cyl. 1. 8 litre turbo motors, the ignition control unit will fail with no warnings at all. 2)the car does not run properly. The owner is left with constant misfiring, and if driven can lead to serious emission troubles down the road. Read details...