Visibility Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 324 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (68 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (54 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volkswagen Passat

The Wiper problem

I have a 2015 Volkswagen Passat tdi that I purchased in 2018. The car has no heat and needs a second heater core replacement, currently with 85,565. In researching the issue, I found the warranty extension on the ntsb website number: vwp-16-05 that covers model years 2013 and 2014 prior to my   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the glass on the sun roof shattered. The contact mentioned that there were no other vehicles around at the time of the incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The plastic clips holding the window in place broke and window falls down. It costs $350 to replace the $1. 50 cheap plastic part.   Read details...

The Defogger Heater problem

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. When the contact started the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the following codes appeared: (u1123-0017178 data bus error, p0441-0021406 evap ignition   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Vw Passat windshield shatters for no apparent reason. This seems to be a trend that I discovered while talking with other vw owners and searching the web. . . . This has happened to people while driving. Time bomb waiting to happen and money out of peoples pockets!!   Read details...




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