Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the body (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Tailgate problems |
Dealer state; water leak from firewall from drains in cowlpanel being clogged, shorting out transmission control module 1,200 in repairs owners responsible, but manual doesn't include in maintenence. Manufacturer defect of a denied claim. Read details...
The driver and passenger doors did not close. Read details...
The pressure builds inside the vehicle causing the driver to become disoriented when driving at highway speeds with the ront windows closed and the rear windows open. Nlm Read details...