Equipment Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 453 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (355 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (32 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Volkswagen Passat

The Equipment problem

My 2010 Volkswagen cc became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module recall (NHTSA 17v509). The vehicle stalled and nearly caused an accident. The check engine light came on just before I noticed a burning smell coming from the backseat of my car immediately after   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Airbag light on, steering controls (on steering wheel, radio, horn) no longer functioning   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The compressor created metal particles that travel through the air conditioning system causing the air conditioner to fail. The dealer advised the contact that in order to correct the compressor defect the repair required the removal of the entire air   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

A. The engine. 1. My Volkswagen Passat 2013 tdi can not pass massachusetts state inspection, after several times of repair the problem was tracked to emission that the repair shop was not able to fix it (alphacars & motorcycles, alphacars, 649 massachusetts Ave, boxborough, MA 01719, phone:   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

Was turning in a parking lot and heard a loud cracking sound. The air bag light came on immediately and noticed the steering wheel controls and the horn were not working. Checked online and apparently issues were found on same model. It is a broken clock spring.   Read details...




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