Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (five problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat

The Warnings problem

I had my battery changed at the vw dealership and a week later, my horn stopped working, my airbag light came on and my front assist no longer works. There’s also a clicking noise when I turn my steering wheel.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The Passat autonomous braking system engaged while driving on a divided four-lane street with no traffic or obstructions. Lane assist has repeatedly disabled itself. Park assist sensors have repeatedly detected objects extremely close when nothing is present.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My clock spring has broken. It is giving major safety concerns because my front airbag will not work. The horn does not work, limiting my communication with other drivers in case of impending accidents. None of the buttons work on my steering column as well.   Read details...


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