Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 41 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
I believe the cars front end brake assist failed, resulting in a preventable accident. Vw will not release data, and I have never had an accident in 32 years. There have been multiple class action lawsuits but vw refuses to announce a recall. Read details...
I was driving and the airbag light randomly came on out of the blue. While trying to parallel park I noticed my steering wheel clicking. We ran codes on the car and we are confident that the clock spring failed. My horn and cruise control also no longer work. Read details...
I believe the cars front end brake assist failed, resulting in a preventable accident. Vw will not release data, and I have never had an accident in 32 years. There have been multiple class action lawsuits but vw refuses to announce a recall. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving across a railroad track, the forward collision avoidance braking system independently engaged. The contact was able to safely cross the railroad track. Read details...