Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 3 problems related to hazard flashing warning light switch (under the exterior lighting 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.
Flasher switch is failing. Turn signals blink once or twice and then stop. Same with hazard lights.
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: the contact states there is NHTSA recall 04v584000 regarding the hazard flashing warning light switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and repaired as instructed in the recall. Updated 2/24/2005 - the turn signal made a ticking noise although it wasnt activated.
My turn signals and hazard lights stopped working suddenly at 50058 miles, dealer would not do work under warranty (50k). Found that this part (hazard flasher switch/relay) was recalled on 2000-2002 vw golf, gti, and jetta. I have heard from other Passat owners online that this has been a common problem for Passat's too. Vw needs to extend the recall to include. Driving the 45 miles to the dealership to have this part replaced on major interstates without blinkers drove home the danger involved with this defective part!.
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