16 problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact's son owns a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's son heard metal rubbing near the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front suspension was loose. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they replaced the upper and lower links. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 94,490 and failure mileage was 89,000.
I own a 1999 vw Passat wagon. There have been some recalls about the front end. I did have it checked at least twice by my dealer who said everything was ok. As I was nearing my home today at about 25 mph the right front wheel suddenly collapsed upward into the wheel well and the car started skidding on the right side of the frame off to the right side of the road. Because I was going rather slow I was able to correct it and stop it before it went off the road. If I had been going 65-70 next to other cars on the interstate or even 40 on a two lane around town I'm sure things would not have been quite so benign and we (my family and I) may all have been injured or worse! when the wrecker lifted it the driver and I both looked at the a arm and the ends were cracked or sheared off. I did not hit anything before it happened, and did not hit anything while I have had the car. Even if I had it would seem that the inspection by the dealer should have found it. This seems like a manufacturerer problem and it is way too serious to say they weren't responsible. There could easily have been a death connected with the front wheel collapsing when you consider lost of control at highway speeds!.
Front suspension creaks constantly while driving car. This appears to be common complaint by other owners, but Volkswagen (vw) unwilling to admit that parts are wearing too soon. Creaking started at about 45,000 miles. From other postings it appears that this will cost me at least $1,000 to repair. I am afraid to take car the vw for repairs, because of high cost. I hope this problem is not dangerous.
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).
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Sypmtoms are creaking, groaning from front suspension.
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I have knowledge of these parts failing on at least 100 vw Passats 1998-2001. I'm sure there are more. There should definitely be a recall or redesign parts made and substituted.
Being a member of a vw Passat forum, I know many other owners with the same failure. No safety defect.
Consumer went to the dealership due to steering/suspension alignment problems, the dealership performed recall service without proper authorization which cost the consumer additional money and repair work, consumer is very unsatisfied with the performance of the dealership while repairing vehicle and request assistance.
Known issue with vwoa, also happens on Audi a4/a6. Vw refuses to repair problem, but they have a repair kit for the caontrol arms, bushings and ball-joints.
When coming down a hill or stopping hard sounds like front of car is going to collapse.
Very common problem. Suggest investigation/recall. No safety defect listed.
While attempting to make a 180-degree turn, coming from a parked position on the street, the front left wheel disconnected from the car and hung at a 90-degree angle. This car is dangersou when super-extending the suspension system because a hollow knuckle is used in the suspension system.
Steering pulls to the right and always has, mostly during braking, the rotors need to be replaced while the front brakes are at 20%, steering problems possibly due to the faulty rotors.
Car had been recalled for repairing defective tie rod - once fixed the entire front end and tires have gone bad and the dealer estiimates $ 1500 for repairing tires. Manufacturer is adamant and obnoxious and thinks that this is normal wear and tear based on telephone conversation. At 38,000 miles front end failure needs to be investigated.