Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Warning Light problems |
Automatic locking restraint, designed to hold child seats firmly, causes bruises to passengers because it tightens until it nearly suffocates the passenger.
Warning lamp permanently on indicating air bag system has failed.