3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,000 miles

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problem #3

May 202004

Passat 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Daily driving conditions the ABS light comes on with audible warning and the brake light blinks continuously. Root problem is the ABS electronic module that is malfunctioning. This is a very common problem as much web research has been conducted through online Passat forums.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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problem #2

Jun 132003

Passat 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 96,000 miles
Oil pump failure, faulty cd player, inoperative cruise control, ignition module. Many failures for such a new car. Warranty is good for 10 years 100,000 miles for original owner, 5 york 50,000 for second. Car was placed in service 2/19/98 we there fore missed the 5 year coverage by 4 months.

- Coopersville, MI, USA

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problem #1

Aug 011998

Passat

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Computer control system and engine sensor failed causing light to illuminate.

- Fallbrook, CA, USA

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