Sun Roof problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat

Five problems related to sun roof have been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2000 Passat.

1 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2003

Sunroof making loud clanking noise when in operation since purchase back for repair one month later now infomed by dealer needs new sunroof frame at a cost of $850 to me.

2 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2002

Consumer states while driving the vehicles sun roof suddenly shattered, cause is unknown. Took to dealer and they stated it probably was a rock.

3 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2002

My sunroof shattered outward with explosive force, no warning, no collision.

4 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Drivers seat belt comes unlatched intermittently, sunroof slider jambs/hard to slide.

5 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Sun roof leaks - drains cleaned by dealer twice - still leaking. Driver's seat back moves forward when brake applied. Dealer claims this is normal. Seat back can be moved by hand. Car has vibration and steering wheel shakes at most speeds. Dealer claims tires are the problem. However, tires have been inspected twice (at my expense) by independent dealers who state tires are o. K. Wheels rebalanced, front end aligned, (all at my expense) and proplem persists. Vw refuses to help claiming problem is related to tires.


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