Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems |
Side curtains airbag deployed for a non-crash impact while driving on a road at city speed after a snowstorm. There was no collision. There is evidence of very minor undercarriage damage to front rim of less than $225. Read details...
I was driving the car around 40 mph in downtown los angeles in the afternoon and I was the only occupant. The vehicle in front of me suddenly slowed down. I pressed the brakes hard but the car did not stop and I tried to swerve to the shoulder but there was not enough room. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Read details...