Trunk Lid Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 5 problems related to trunk lid (under the structure 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.

1 Trunk Lid problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 12/11/2010

Trunk has difficulty closing. Seat belt don't work properly. Airbag light along with the motor light turn on. These lights were never really fixed by the car dealer. The passenger back door does not lock most of the time leaving the car without the alarm working.

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2 Trunk Lid problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

I cannot get into my car driver/passenger side without rolling all my windows down from the outside. I have replaced all doors once before and then the front two doors broke once again must be replaced again, I feel it is a safety hazard, if I were to wreck and became unconsious in a burning car the person on the outside would not be able to get into the front of the car.

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3 Trunk Lid problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Trunk locking mechanism and electrical component failure. Results in dangerous situations when the trunk will open while driving and not close and lock. May cause a highway accident when the trunk pops up, completely blocking driver rear view causing an accident. Dt.

4 Trunk Lid problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 12/01/1996

Trunk leaks.

5 Trunk Lid problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 03/01/1996

Trunk switch failed 2 times.


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