10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,391 miles

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problem #4

Feb 012006

Passat

  • miles
This has happened to many people, and Volkswagen should own up to it. Water is getting into my car through something under the hood and soaking my carpets. It has fried my electrical system as well as many others. The comfort control module needs replacing as well as the corroded wires. The estimated cost is above $2000.

- Madison, WI, USA

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problem #3

Apr 101999

Passat 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65 miles
The car is on it's second transmission with only 47000 miles, and having problems with it. Doesn't want to shift into higher gear and clunks sometimes. Headlights did not work for first 4 months we owned the car. Dealer could not find the problem. Sunroof opens and closes by itself. Dealerships have not found the problem. Map light has started to do the same. Indicator lights go on and off. Dealer says he has never heard of a problem with the wiring on these cars and that it is safe to drive.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

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problem #2

Nov 232002

Passat 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 109,500 miles
I had smelled hot electrical components for about a week pryor to loosing my lights, horn, turn signals, tail lights, heater fan, and wipers. It ended up being the ignsion switch once repaced the surge of electricity caused a short under my dash.

- Story City, IA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 151999

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
Either a drop or two or fumes from a container of containerized cholorine caused an electrical fire in the trunk due to making contact with an electrical outlet. The fire was put out by the fire department. Vehicle is being repaired by dealership.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

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