Equipment Related Problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows four common equipment related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the radio/tape cd player (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the recreational vehicle lpg water heater (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Upon replacement of the battery the radio locks down to prevent theft. Lock out reset code fails and stereo can not be reset for use.   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Water Heater problem

The 1999 Passat has had a number of problems from excessive oil consumption, electrical problems,water pump defects, front end assembly and transmission problems. (nar)   Read details...

The Electrical Equipment problem

Electrical problems from the start, melting of plastic, lights in the car working sporadically at best. Oil, drain, oil pump, camshaft,all blamed on lack of verifiable oil changes. Timing belt - let go on highway at 85000 miles (warranty for 1999 Passat, 100,000 miles) blamed on oil changes.   Read details...


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