Table 1 shows four common seats related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
The driver's seat came loose while driving and the seat flipped backwards causing me to lose control of the car. Read details...
Catalytic converter replaced early on in ownership. Water pump, oil pump, timing belt replaced two months ago. Turbo replaced twice and still defective. Electrical problems with driver's side window, heated seat, trunk light. Suspension system bushings need replacement @ only 56,000 miles. Read details...
While starting off from a standstill, I heard a popping sound and I flew backwards in my seat. Apparently the seat frame mechanism for my drivers seat failed. The metal of the frame, as it was designed and manufactured, failed from metal fatigue. Read details...