Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 402 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (119 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower control arm (60 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Front control arms failure. Very common in this suspension design. There has been a recall issued in europe for the same problem. Likewise, the Audi a4 shares the same chassis and same front end suspension. These control arms are seriously under designed. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle lowered to the ground without warning, which caused the vehicle to stop. The tow truck driver stated that the front lower control arm broke. As of may 8, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. Read details...
Rear control arm rusted through, ejecting the spring and collapsing the suspension. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a recall repair. The technician discovered that the cv boot on the front driver and passenger wheels were cracked. Read details...
Failure of multiple front control arms in 2001 vw Passat. Was given quote of nearly $2100 to repair control arms. Was told this is a "wide spread" problem with vw Passats and nothing has been recalled as of yet. Read details...