Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 6 problems related to exterior rearview mirror (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the Passat.
Door handles wore out within three years of the life of the vehicle. Consumer had two vehicles that had defective door handles. Not long after owning the vehicle the consumer was unable to open any of the doors from the inside. Dealer found the worn door lock assembly needed to be replaced. Broken outside mirror switch replaced. Trunk lock was loose.
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all problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat
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On top of all the chronic design and other failures that have been endured, add the following : drivers outside rear view mirror - lens falls off on own accord. Also, although not immediately safety related - passenger side visor plastic holes broke out so screws will not hold visor in place.
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all problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat
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Consumer stated side view mirrors do not fold in when used, dealer could not duplicate consumers concern.
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The exterior mirrior on the passenger's side was made smaller than the one on the older year models. With these new ones, no matter how it's adjusted, there still remains a blind spot. Dealer has been contacted.
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all problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat
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Rear view passenger side mirrors are too small and inadequate causing poor visibility due to blind spots. Mjs.
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Passenger's right side rearview mirror is too small to see vehicles. The blind spot has broadened with this mirror. Dealer says can't do anything about the design.