Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Carburetor problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems |
Fuel guage intermittently displays incorrect levels. For instance, will only show 3/4 full after fillup. Also, will sporaticly jump between 1/4 full and full on occasion. Dealer states "unable to duplicate. Have almost runout of gas on 4 occasions due to problem. Read details...
' recall campaign' issued to install protective shield in right rear wheel housing. The consumer received the recall notice however, there were no authorized dealers in the area. Read details...
Fuel pump relay failed causing the vehicle to stall at highway speeds. Nlm Read details...