Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (four problems).
Car would not go in reverse. Finally after trying again it did and brought to mechanic. Probably a transmission problem. Towed to dealer. From then on its been a nightmare. Two weeks later and they still have my car. Read details...
Transmission shifts erratically. Nlm Read details...
Beginning in June 2002, I began reporting to vw service centers issues with the suspension and drivetrain. Most of these issues were referenced by the NHTSA (see 99v248000). On January 25, 2005 I wrote to Volkswagen of America detailing the suspension and drivetrain issues, including referencing Read details...