Structure Related Problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the frame and members (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

The Frame And Members problem

I was driving approximately 25 miles a hour by my house while I was driving a big click noise sounded on my front right wheel the car swerved and fell in a ditch the police came and the car was towed to a mechanic and he told me it was your tie rod and axle broken I had to change them.   Read details...

The Body problem

Abs module failure at ~67000 miles. Abs light on with flashing brake light and 3 short peeps. Water intrusion from under battery drains due to design flaws.   Read details...

The Structure problem

After heavy rains this past week, my 99 Volkswagen Passat has flooded twice on the passenger side, front and back. After researching, I found that the problem came from clogged sun roof drains. I wet vacuumed out 3 gallons of water from the car. This problem is also caused by clogged pollen filters.   Read details...


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