Electrical System Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 1,185 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (498 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition coils failure (147 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Volkswagen Passat

The Electrical System problem

Fuel pump control module over heated and burned   Read details...

The Ignition Coils Failure problem

I stopped at a stop sign, the car accelerated normally and after a few minutes the engine sputtered, the check engine light illuminated, and the battery light illuminated. The engine quit. Attempts to restart the engine failed.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

I was turning into my driveway when I heard a strange clicking noise coming form the steering wheel column. As soon as I heard the clicking sound the airbag indicator light started flashing on my dashboard and the buttons on my steering wheel stopped working.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated his wife was unable to insert the key into the ignition to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

I went out to start my car on Sunday afternoon to run errands but when I put my key in the ignition, I could not get the engine to start and didn't hear a clicking sound. The car had not been moved from the driveway for about a day.   Read details...




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