One problem related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch has been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Constant Velocity Joint problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems | |
| Axle Shaft problems | |
| Driveshaft problems |