Sun Roof Problems of Volkswagen Passat - part 1

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the glass on the sun roof shattered. The contact mentioned that there were no other vehicles around at the time of the incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,300. The VIN was not available. Djr.

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2002 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regard to being told the recall to repair the faulty equipment on her vehicle was to outdated to repair the vehicle and she would have to pay for the repairs at her expense. The consumer referenced plenum drain sunroof drain. The consumer stated water damaged the headliner and other components in the vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle collects 1-2 inches of water, every time it rained or when she washed the vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof detached completely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that the malfunction was contributed to a manufacturer's defect. The vehicle was currently being repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,302.

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Sunroof exploded while driving down freeway at night. No cars in front of me to kick up a rock, no overpasses for something to be thrown from. Completely random explosion. I heard a loud gunshot sound, then small glass pieces rained down on my head and face and all over my three children in the back seat. Looked up and heard the sound of wind and saw the hole in my sunroof. So far the dealership has said they won't replace it under warranty and I have reached out to vw directly and they are denying the claim as well. This is absolutely a manufacturing defect and they are not standing by their product. They are lucky nobody was injured or killed in an accident. Hopefully that doesn't have to happen for them to take responsibility.

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While driving 65 mph and without warning the sunroof of my 2013 Volkswagen Passat exploded outwards, creating an approximately 18" hole. Some glass fell inside but the majority of the glass exited the car. The outside temperature was ~65 degrees, no other windows were open and the sunroof was fully closed; the interior cover of the sunroof was open. Neither the heat or air condition were on. I was not on my cell phone and the music volume was on low. I am the first owner of this car, having taken possession 87 days ago. The dealership will not accept culpability and has stated I would have to prove a factory defect led to the explosion of the sunroof. An internet search indicates the exploding sunroof is not an unheard of problem. We continue to address this issue with the dealer but as of this moment, indications are they will expect our insurance to cover the costs of repair.

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The drain coming down from the sunroof apparently became clogged causing this vehicle to short out. . . Horn blowing, alarm system going off, etc. The waterproof black box, which is underneath the drivers seat, was full of water and the comfort control box was all burned. The drivers side floor is soaking wet and we have been trying to dry it out for 6 days now. We are very concerned that this could have caused a fire while our daughter was driving her car. Please advise. . . . .

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The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that he discovered water inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the sunroof was disengaged. The manufacturer advised the contact that there was an open recall on the vehicle under an unknown recall campaign and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for repairs. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle was exhibiting an abnormal jerking sensation when driving at various speeds. The dealer replaced the soiled carpeting and noticed extensive water damage to the transmission module, which was also replaced. The contact stated that the jerking persisted when attempting to switch gears. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to locate a failure within the vehicle. The failure persisted until the transmission failed. The dealer refused to replace the transmission. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000 and the current mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 1/19/2010 updated 01/27/11.

The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Passat. While driving on the highway at 70 mph the sun roof exploded. Fragments of glass fell all over of the vehicle. A representative from the manufacturer stated that they are not aware of this type of failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

2008 vw Passat. Purchased brand new from mcdonald automotive littleton CO transmission slipping 2009 brakes / rotors. 2010 sunroof / would not close pouring rain. Needs new motor 2011 leaking oil vacuum pump 2013. 87000 miles turbo cut off valve 2013 front rotors 2013 engine revving up 2013 headlights keep going out.

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The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The contact noticed that the floor on the driver's side in the rear of the vehicle contained approximately an inch to 1. 5 inches of water. She noticed the issue approximately four times within one month, especially in rainy conditions. The dealer stated that the failure may be caused by the sunroof, although the sunroof was never wet at the time of inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not provide a definite diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls relevant to the issue. The contact also noticed that the abs indicator would illuminate intermittently. She was unsure if this failure was related to the water issue. The current mileage was 115,320 and failure mileage was approximately 115,115.

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Water leakage from sunroof to floor boards. The sunroof has drainage tubes, that can and will become clogged. Water on floorboard can lead to transmission problems. Tubes had to be unclogged, located on front door frames.

Sunroof spontaneously opens and closes without warning. When it opens, it is impossible to get it closed with the switch as it never returns to a predictable position based on the markings on the switch. Once open, it may close itself at randomly and unpredictably. When it is open, I'm afraid to get my hand near it for fear it will close and pinch me. It has also spontaneously opened during rainstorms which causes me to divert my attention to the road attempting to close it. The rain entering my car while it happens is also a major distraction. This problem is not unique to just my car. Nearly everyone I know with a 98 or 99 Passat has this problem.

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2003 vw Passat with a sudden downshift in the transmission. Customer states the problem occurred through a leak in the sunroof. Dealer also stated he would have to pay for the repairs, because it wouldn't be covered under warranty. The dealer stated that a clogged sunroof drain had caused water to overflow down the passenger front windshield. A pillar causing corrosion in the transmission control module harness which was located at the passenger side footwell. The dealer stated the leak was considered an outside influence and that's why it wasn't covered under warranty. The consumer approved the repairs, however as he was pulling out of the dealers lot, the same problem happened. The consumer called the consumer and informed him, this time the problem was a faulty transmission control module and that the repair was covered under warranty. The consumer believed the problem may have been with the tcm the entire time.

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The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. On may 28, 2007, the contact stated that the sunroof exploded, splattering glass all over the vehicle and into the passenger compartment. The failure occurred while driving 55 mph. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 57,805 and failure mileage was 57,749.

2002 Volkswagen Passat defective sunroof. Consumer states that she didn't drive the vehicle for one week and when she started driving it, there was a sloshing noise. She noticed the entire rear floorboard was flooded with water. The dealer informed the consumer the problem was inherent and there was definitely a defect in the sunroof design.

2004 vw Passat. I was driving at night on the freeway at 75 mph when I heard a sudden loud crash and breaking glass, some of which fell into the car. I immediately pulled over and identified that the sunroof had just shattered. Glass from the middle of the sunroof was in little pieces on top of the headliner. The remaining rim of glass is present, bowed slightly upward but also full of little cracks. Was in a remote area of highway, no homes, businesses, overpasses present. No truck traffic although there was one car 300 feet in front of me. I saw nothing in the roadway or in the air. When I got home I carefully examined the roof (fine layer of dust) and there were absolutely no marks. The plastic surface of the top of the headliner panel also has absolutely no marks on it. This appears to have spontaneously shattered and does pose a potential safety hazard as glass fragments fell into the car even with the headliner closed. The deal has advised I will need to bring the car back on Monday for the manager to examine along with possibly a representative. I'm concerned about this happening again. In busier traffic or if headliner had been open this could result in an accident or passenger injury due to flying glass.

: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked outside in rainy weather, water entered the vehicle through the weather stripping along the sunroof and leaked onto the floor board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who determined the drain line along the sunroof was clogged with debris and needed to be cleaned out. The manufacturer was alerted.

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Interior left front floor of car flooded with water after very heavy rain. There was an inch of standing water sitting on the vehicle's carpet. This is the 2nd incident in 5 weeks. After a similar heavy rainfall in August the interior left front and rear floor was flooded. Standing water was in the front and rear of the car. After doing research on-line this appears to be a problem with the sun roof drains.

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Sun roof cycles on its own to raise and lower aftter end (in the moon roof mode).

: the contact stated there was a leak from the sunroof that went under the floor mat on the passenger side affecting the computer that controlled the vehicle. It was taken to the service dealer, who determined a new computer was needed.

Water issue - leaking due to design flaws - leaking sunroof.

After heavy rains this past week, my 99 Volkswagen Passat has flooded twice on the passenger side, front and back. After researching, I found that the problem came from clogged sun roof drains. I wet vacuumed out 3 gallons of water from the car. This problem is also caused by clogged pollen filters. There is no mention of either of the problems in the manual. Vw should be held accountable for this problem/defect in their cars. I have found hundreds of complaints from consumers on the same issue (www. . Read more...

: the contact stated rain water pools into the rear of the vehicle when it rains steadily through the sunroof while it is closed. The floor of the vehicle underneath the driver seat becomes wet and there is a possibility of shock from wiring under the seat. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who suggested checking the drain tube periodically to ensure it was not clogged. At the time the vehicle was seen by the dealer, the tube appeared to be open freely. The manufacturer was alerted of the problem. The problem still persists every time it rains.

: the contact stated the passenger side floor board flooded. Then while traveling at 35 mph, numerous warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was determined the sunroof drains had clogged, causing the flooding and a short in a module in the wiring system. The debris in the drains was blown out. Updated 6/19/2006 - this has continued to be a problem.

2003 Volkswagen Passat. Sunroof imploded while driving at a high rate of speed. No foreign object was found in cabin of vehicle. Suspect defect.

2001 Volkswagen Passat was parked, locked and sealed for period of one week. During this period, heavy rains fell and interior of car was flooded. Vehicle was taken to dealership for diagnosis and repairs on 10/21. Vehicle was diagnosed with defective sunroof frame as source of leak causing damage to "transmission computer and airbag module. " manufacturer and dealership do not want to assume any responsibility for defect and I am concerned that they are avoiding and or concealing information about more than just monetary damages and vehicle's defect. Of particular concern is airbag module damage and any other components of this system that could be damaged or defective also. Please advise.

I had the sunroof of my 1998 Passat spontaneously shatter. I was driving 60-65 mph when this happen. The weather was overcast with light rain. The temperature was 37 f. The glass appears to be blown outward. Luckily I had the sunroof shade closed which prevented me from being showered with glass.

The motorized sunroof on my 2005 vw Passat pulls the interior sunshade open with it when it is opened electrically. While the sunroof itself has an anti pinch feature, the sunshade handles/vents represent a pinch point as the sunroof opens. The handles/vents are hard edged plastic that have the potential to mangle a fingertip. I do not know whether the anti pinch system operates in the "open" direction of motion, but seems not to be active (based on my bruised finger).

Front headlights malfunctioned - replaced them but they couldn't make the alignment of the beam. The car runs to the right but the wheels are calibrated and the direction alignment is done. The car infiltrated water inside the car and trunk. Sunroof malfunction - opens in all positions but don't close. The car as the front glass is from 2005 and all the others are from 2002, construction of the car 2003. Diesel escaped from the pump. Cd changer - 6 cds as malfunction the radio doesn't eject the cd's. The motor gag various times a constant rotation. The trunk was hard to open and close. There are other complaints. . . . The complaints begin 15 days from the purchase.

Clunking noises heard when transmission is in gear and moving forward-not heard in reverse. Car would not go into any forward gears, it would only shift in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the transmission control module had been damaged beyond repaire. The unit sits beneath the passenger seat of the vehicle and was completely submerged in water due to the failure of the sunroof drains which caused rain water to collect and pool inside of the vehicle.

I was traveling at freeway speed outside of pendelton oregon when the wind blew my sun roof off of my car. The sun roof was closed, and the car just erupted and the roof was literally peeled off the top of my car. I have taken photos of the problem, and it seems Volkswagen is using a plastic caliper system to connect the sunroof glass assembly to the drive mechanics on the motor driven carraige. The plastic fatigued because of use and Volkswagen could care less. The new assemblage is $2200 and there is no second choice, purchase the entire assembly or go without a sunroof. . . . . After calling Volkswagen and getting nowhere I am proceeding to small claims court in oregon for pursiut of my money back.

Sunroof area rattles / klunks occasionally over bumps. Payed $69. 95 fee and dealer could not diagnose the problem.

Sunroof suddenly and loudly exploded outwards from cabin after about 10 minutes of driving with heat on high/medium high at approx 65 mph. Sliding sunroof partition was open. Only a few pieces of glass fell into cabin, but entire sunroof was shattered into thousands of uniform pieces, expanding outward from cabin and remaining in a slightly outwards expanded shape.

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Sunroof making loud clanking noise when in operation since purchase back for repair one month later now infomed by dealer needs new sunroof frame at a cost of $850 to me.

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Nar 04/07/2003 mr. The timing belt, cylinder heads and the mass air flow had to replaced and the consumer is requesting reimbursement. In the past the consumer had to replace 2 window regulators, the sun roof opened and closed for no reason, the rear door would not lock, the windshield wipers did not work.