Seats Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows four common seats related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (two problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Passat. She stated that while driving with the heated seats on, she began to feel extremely hot. Upon further inspection, she noticed a hole in the driver seat. The dealer stated that she would have to pay $500. 00 - $600. 00 to replace the seat .   Read details...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

The contact stated while driving the front post of the driver's side seat broke. This caused him to fall into the back seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and is currently being repaired.   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

I was driving my 2001 Passat when the driver's seat started moving and moved to the backmost position. I was unable to reach the gas or brake pedal with the seat in that position. I had just gotten off of an interstate highway when this happened.   Read details...


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