3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,535 miles

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problem #4

Oct 012019

Passat

  • 90,000 miles
Horn, steering wheel buttons, power steering and driver side airbag are not working as a result of a faulty clock spring.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 052018

Passat

  • 44,500 miles
All lights came on at same time, no notable reason given for issue. Just told costs associated aren't under warranty or recalls.

- Southwest Ranches, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 072016

Passat

  • 7,260 miles
Recently my 2015 VW Passat stalled while stopped at a red light. Dealer advised that it was giving codes for a malfunctioning air intake absolute pressure sensor. After it was replaced under warranty, the engine continued to run very rough and seemed to be sluggish. On taking it back to the dealer I have been advised that the code for the absolute pressure sensor has reappeared and VW suspects that it is an engine electrical harness problem which is due for replacement. Additionally, the ESC light lit up on the dashboard one evening and stayed on for about an hour and went away after the engine had been turned off for about an hour. Based on other complaints I read, there appears to be a pattern in such malfunctions - either electrical or computer-related. If the car were to stall or go out of control in full traffic, it could lead to a potentially life-threatening situation.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 302015

Passat

  • 380 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the right without warning at 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed that the vehicle alignment was not proper. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 380.

- Laredo, TX, USA