Three problems related to body have 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.
Firewall continually experiencing leaking into vehicle.
Sunvisor failed. Mjs.
| Body problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Tailgate problems |