10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Aug 311999

Passat

  • miles
Oil line broke while driving. Also, ABS/master cylinder malfunctioned, causing the entire ABS system to be replaced.vehicle was not braking properly when brakes were applied. In addition, had pads replaced twice/needed a new booster installed, and sun roof was replaced because it leaked and made a squealing noise.

- Tigard, OR, USA

problem #8

Sep 011999

Passat

  • miles
Recall repairs denied due to lack of parts (99V-131 and 99V-248).

- Northport, NY, USA

problem #7

Sep 011999

Passat

  • miles
Recall repair can not be completed due to lack of parts. (99V-131)

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 011999

Passat

  • miles
Consumer denied recall repair (99V-131) due to lack of parts.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #5

Feb 112000

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
Recall component on national backorder and can not be replaced, owner is experiencing intermittent failure. (99V-131)

- Woodbury, NY, USA

problem #4

Feb 032000

(reported on)

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
NHTSA recall no:99V131001 and manufacturer's recall no:uh concerning brake booster failure. No parts were available. Called several times other dealers, and no one has the part.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 141999

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
Consumer unable to have recall repair 99V-131 completed due to parts not being in stock.

- Fogelsvile, PA, USA

problem #2

Oct 071999

Passat

  • miles
Recall 99V-131000 VW/ brake booster: Received this manufacturer's recall. Notified dealer and manufacturer, and was informed to disregard notice because it did not exist. Asking NHTSA to look into this and explain if this mfr. Recall exists on my vehicle, or provide additional information.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #1

May 161999

Passat

  • miles
51 hours after purchasing my new VW Passat gls V6, the brake booster failed, causing violent shaking of the car, stiffening of the brake pedal impairing my braking ability and thick heavy smoke from under the hood. I was informed the next day by the deale

- Chelsea, MA, USA