Seats Related Problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (four problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Seat Heater/cooler problems
9
Seats problems
4

Recently reported Seats problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Passat . The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph , the seat heater burnt a hole in the passenger seat and passenger coat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure.   Read details...

The Seats problem

I started the car and immediately turned on my driver's heated seat. Within 2 mins, smoke started appearing on my left side. I realized my seat was starting to catch fire, so I quickly turned off the vehicle. Luckily, my clothes did not catch fire.   Read details...


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