5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,500 miles

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problem #4

Jul 202007

Passat

  • 70,000 miles
Noise from left side control arm of a 1998 VW Passat 1.8T.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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problem #3

Mar 022003

Passat 4-cyl

  • miles
Problems with left side upper control arms link, sway bar links and lower control arm. Also the tie rod ends were replaced, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumer's vehicle was not affected.

- Northbrook, IL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 142001

Passat

  • miles
Creaking clunking in front end, will probably replace most suspension components on this car.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 012001

Passat

  • miles
Catalytic converter replaced early on in ownership. Water pump, oil pump, timing belt replaced two months ago. Turbo replaced twice and still defective. Electrical problems with driver's side window, heated seat, trunk light. Suspension system bushings need replacement @ only 56,000 miles. Steering column replaced early on.

- Sussex, NJ, USA

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