Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (four problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat

The Brake Light Switch problem

Our 2004 Passat's brake lights went out recently. There was no warning light or other process that told us the lights were out. We were almost in a car accident because the driver behind us didn't see our brake lights.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The low-beam portion of my headlight bulbs on my 2004 vw beetle convertible seem to last only about six months. I've become an expert at replacing them. I drive three miles to work, so the lights are not lit an extraordinary number of hours/miles.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

2004 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regards to class action settlement against Volkswagen, stating a series of issues such as oil sludge, engine malfunction issues, anti-freeze and coolant issues and ignition coil issues with Volkswagens the consumer stated she learned there was a specific   Read details...


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