Table 1 shows 13 common power train related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the clutch (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems).
At just under 60k miles the clutch on my 1999 volkswagon GLS v6 Passat blew. There was no sign of the impending difficulty. This car was towed to the volkswagon dealer where purchased. On the high end the cost of the repair has been estimated at $2,200. Read details...
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...
Water in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, from any source (including the sunroof drains that were recalled but not effectively fixed) or snow from boots that has melted. . . Drains to the lowest point, which is where vw put the tcm (an electrical component highly sensitive to moisture) Read details...