3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,800 miles

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problem #5

Jan 152020

Passat 4-cyl

  • 52,000 miles
While driving and trying to stop it appears that brakes/ABS are not functioning properly. ABS, TPMS, traction control, SRS warning lights have come on for the second time in just a few months span. Dealer said it was faulty ABS wheel speed sensors both times (both rear). It appears that it is the same issue as NHTSA id number: 11265312.

- Davenport, FL, USA

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problem #4

Jun 192020

Passat 4-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
While driving the ABS light came on (constant speed, highway, dry conditions), disabling cruise control. The airbag light then came on. Then the tire sensor light and finally the steering wheel light and exclamation point icon next to the steering wheel light.

- Rockport, TX, USA

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problem #3

Mar 072019

Passat

  • 112,000 miles
Upon entering the freeway my car stalled out and loss power. Took to the nearby dealership. Was told it was the ECM control module which will cost me $1697 to fix. It's a five day fix and my car wont return until Wednesday. 2016 VW Passat electrical engine misfire. Dealership is VW of Ontario the car is there now. Since there is a recall I'm wondering about reimbursement. The computer module of a car down not usually go out at 100K miles. Vehicle was in motion. Contact me at [xxx]. my name is [xxx]. thanks information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 052019

Passat

  • miles
The headlights go very dim 2 seconds after they are turned on. It's very dangerous because you cant see anything more than 3 inches in front of you.

- Kountze, TX, USA

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problem #1

Oct 072015

Passat

  • miles
There was a recall on the clock spring. I brought it in for service and it got replaced 10/7/15. It snapped again 5 months later was replaced 3/8/16. It snapped again 6 months later. Now volkwagon offers a 12,000 mile 12 year warranty on parts. I bright the vehicle in 10/18/16 and they told me it wasn't covered under warranty. This is a major safety issue seeing that it controls my horn and will not let my airbag deploy. I have contacted VW headquarters several times concerning this on going issue. They replaced the part under a 'goodwill' which it should've been replaced under the recall & the warranty.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

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