Two problems related to axle shaft seal have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2002 Passat.
Had to replace both cv boots with less than 55,000 miles on car.
Failed of both left and right outer cv boots.