Consumer Complaint Detail

VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT / 1999

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005049210 Incident Date: Dec, 01 2005
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: NE
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model Name: PASSAT Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WVWMD63B9XE Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 08 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 14 1999
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I own a 1999 vw passat v6. it currently has approx 67,975 miles. from the first year of purchase to this current date, i've experienced the sunroof opening on it's own during winter months. this sunroof has a manual dial control, and therefore it mystifies me that this can occur. my rate of speed has no impact on the occurance, since i could be merely travelling at 45 50 mph when it happens. i've reported this issue to the dealer,but of course if the problem is not replicated when they test drive the car, it is considered non-existent (in their opinion). i am tired of the multiple premature complaints on this vehicle and at this point, i'm considering another vehicle. this is what my time line looks like: 48,824 miles replaced all upper links replace v belt 49,576 miles replaced water pump and battery 53,629 miles replaced cv boot joints and both front axels 57,512 miles replaced upper links again 61,972 miles, being told that all gasket seals have to be replaced. i'm currently driving with the folling conditions: no heat at my feet if my heat setting is for both body and feet. my key keeps coming apart and getting stuck in the ignition. my sunroof opens on its own when it's cold outside. my left rear passenger door lock wouldn't lock when i lock the car. the trunk light comes on when it feels like. i have to fill up on coolant every 700 miles or so. *nm