general problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2004

While driving at any speed steering wheel vibrated and shook.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2003

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. 82 days in shop steering goes during this time and I'm told I need an altenator [ 3rd one ] the story goes on and on. . . . . .

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2003

While driving at 65mph suddenly vehicle start shaking/ lost power, never went over 40mph.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Suspension system causes knocks in steering column. This affects consumers ability to properly control vehicle. Consumer had tire rods changed, and problem still exists.

Other Suspension related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

Front Suspension Control Arm problems	48
Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems	32
Front Suspension problems	19
Front Suspension Upper Arm problems	13
Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems	9
Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems	8
Suspension problems	4
Suspension Noise problems	2
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems	1
Suspension Torsion Bar problems	1
Grinding Noise problems	1
Sway Bar problems	1

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