Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volkswagen / Passat / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007121616 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 On sunday, august 5th, 2007, while driving the car with my 7 year old son in the back seat, dense, noxious 'steam'/smoke began to come out of all
007119733 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Vehicle volkswagen 1997 passat glx - v6 engine. full instrument cluster - speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, digital clock... everything on it,
007108129 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 HEATER CORE FAILED- CLOUDING THE WINDOW TO A DEGREE THAT WE NEARLY HAD AN ACCIDENT BEFORE WE COULD GET THE CAR PULLED OVER.
006082555 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Various electronic components failed while driving--windshield wipers, lights, defrost motor--on a very dark, rainy morning, causing a dangerous
006075419 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Ignition switch failure while vehicle operational. same condition was covered under recall on 1996 vw passat models, manufacturer is not offering
006066274 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Hot coolant suddenly started coming out of the vents and caused all the windows to fog over. had to pull of freeway and get a tow. no indication of
005050793 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Dt: the contact stated the heater core was leaking coolant onto the floor, not allowing the windshield to completely defrost. the vehicle has not
005050744 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While en-route between dexter, michigan and grand rapids, michigan, cabin began to smell of smoke. shortly thereafter, the cigarette lighter caught
005049964 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Heater core failure. initially i only smell the radiator fluid. then it quickly changes over to steam actually coming out of your vents. this causes
003037674 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 1997 vw passat tdi. the car had a "tv-12" recall, in which the ecm and intake manifold was replaced. within six (6) months, the ecm went out again
901036178 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS, AND SIDE DOOR HANDLE.*MR *NM
901036177 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS, AND SIDE DOOR HANDLE.*MR *NM
005018093 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 1. ignition switch failed. 2. caused loss of electrical power and temporary engine failure. electrical system damage. 3. replaced electrical
005011802 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 I haven't experience a failure yet, but i have a 1997 passat vr6 and it seems that many people with my model have experienced heater core failures,
005011569 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Heater core failure - heater core failed catastrophically, dumping hot coolant in the drivers side foot well, and obscuring visibility by rapidly
004011244 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Driver's power window regulator mechanism has repeated failures despite replacement/repair on six occasions. this is a serious safety hazard, since
004011243 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Driver's power window regulator mechanism has repeated failures despite replacement/repair on six occasions. this is a serious safety hazard, since
004313755 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Consumer complained about door locks and latches. the door locks and latches froze in cold weather. consumer had to tie a belt from the door to driver
004313753 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. while driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer
004313752 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. while driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer
004313719 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While driving at any speed at night in inclement conditions headlights and windshield wipers worked intermittently. consumer stated, if he moved the
004313718 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While driving at any speed at night in inclement conditions headlights and windshield wipers worked intermittently. consumer stated, if he moved the
004301466 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 I purchased a 1997 volkswagen passat vr6 at checkered flag bmw in june 2004, and since have discovered that the electrical system is horrible. first,
004301465 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 I purchased a 1997 volkswagen passat vr6 at checkered flag bmw in june 2004, and since have discovered that the electrical system is horrible. first,
004301464 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 I purchased a 1997 volkswagen passat vr6 at checkered flag bmw in june 2004, and since have discovered that the electrical system is horrible. first,
004301463 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 I purchased a 1997 volkswagen passat vr6 at checkered flag bmw in june 2004, and since have discovered that the electrical system is horrible. first,
004292702 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 I was driving my 1997 passat when it started to over heat. the temperature gage rose very quickly and i immediately took the next exit off of the
004281131 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AIR CONDITIONER AND HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER STAED THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDS REPLACING. *JB
004280345 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related
004280344 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related
004280343 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related
004280342 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related
003277665 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Heater core failed spontaneously, causing massive amounts of sweet smelling white/grey smoke and hot mist to fill the passenger compartment, causing a
003277664 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Heater core failed spontaneously, causing massive amounts of sweet smelling white/grey smoke and hot mist to fill the passenger compartment, causing a
003276237 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 seat belts never raval all the way (minor issue), air conditioner gets cold only for about a minute (once again minor), and now it misfires on
003276236 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 seat belts never raval all the way (minor issue), air conditioner gets cold only for about a minute (once again minor), and now it misfires on
003276235 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 seat belts never raval all the way (minor issue), air conditioner gets cold only for about a minute (once again minor), and now it misfires on
003276234 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 seat belts never raval all the way (minor issue), air conditioner gets cold only for about a minute (once again minor), and now it misfires on
003274268 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 STALLING WITHOUT REASON. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM
003274267 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 STALLING WITHOUT REASON. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM
003274266 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 STALLING WITHOUT REASON. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM
003274265 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 STALLING WITHOUT REASON. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM
002269716 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 On top of all the chronic design and other failures that have been endured, add the following : drivers outside rear view mirror - lens falls off on
002269715 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 On top of all the chronic design and other failures that have been endured, add the following : drivers outside rear view mirror - lens falls off on
004265210 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 My girlfriends 1997 vw passat has a plastic coolant housing which failed. when failure occurs catastrophic lost of all coolant occurs in seconds when
004263276 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Sunroof suddenly and loudly exploded outwards from cabin after about 10 minutes of driving with heat on high/medium high at approx 65 mph. sliding
003249612 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 1997 vw passat tdi: rr door lock cannot be opened from inside. problem developed over period of time, safety hazard because a passenger would be
003239969 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CHEMICAL FUMES ARE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. DEALER STATED HEATER CORE FAILED. *AK
003233198 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 On august 16, 2003, we were driving on the new jersey parkway in our 1997 volkswagen passat station wagon when the clutch pedal broke. after having
002214424 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Lights, wipers and heater fan lose power while driving. the ignition switch was replaced by the dealer at the owner's expense, fixing the problem.
998109373 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Due to poorly designed door latches on front driver's side/passenger's side, and rear driver's side, doors do not open from the outside. dealer
999105424 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105423 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105421 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105420 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105313 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE PIVOT AND PLUNGER PIVOT POINT OF THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES.*JB
002090489 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. LAST REPORT TO NHTSA WAS 6/17/01 JB. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
001078070 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Started with airbag light turning on. a week or so later the parking brake and abs lights turned on but only for the first few miles of driving.
001078069 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Started with airbag light turning on. a week or so later the parking brake and abs lights turned on but only for the first few miles of driving.
001078067 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Started with airbag light turning on. a week or so later the parking brake and abs lights turned on but only for the first few miles of driving.
001078066 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Started with airbag light turning on. a week or so later the parking brake and abs lights turned on but only for the first few miles of driving.
000072441 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001071432 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While traveling on interstate 95 in the passing lane at 70 mph, the car engine suddenly died and would not restart for 30 seconds, necessitating quick
999063629 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 The vehicle in question has a manual transmission with a lock-out for selecting reverse gear. on occasion and unexpectingly when the transmission is
998038160 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Door latchs that failed would not be replaced by manufactuer do to the milage on the car. what my door handles have to do with the milage i don't
0000152747 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 All 4 door handles will quit working intermittenly , consumer then will not be able to open door or unlock door. dealer has replaced all 4 handles,
997146725 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 VEHICLE HAS A HESITATION PROBLEM AT SLOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER. *AK
997125391 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While driving about 10 mph and when trying to turn steering wheel, it locked up. rack and pinion and some other parts were replaced before, but
997125390 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While driving about 10 mph and when trying to turn steering wheel, it locked up. rack and pinion and some other parts were replaced before, but
997117995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 When going over bumps there is a loud cracking noise coming from the rear driver's side, it sounds as though metal is cracking very loud. dealership
0000083390 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Headlights on all the time are a safety hazard, not a safety solution! this is your fault, not the car manufacturers. the number of people who drive
999081200 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Engine intermittent stalling. occurs during acceleration & steady speed. hot or cold. no identifiable pattern. if car dies, it will start right
996078379 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 When the gear lever is put in the reverse gear gate the gearbox may be in either reverse or first gear. the driver does not know which gear the car is
0000074370 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 POWER WINDOW.
998054426 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED TWO TIMES.
998054425 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 DOOR HANDLE HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
998054424 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE FAILED.
002214906 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Lights, wipers and heater fan lose power while driving. the ignition switch was replaced by the dealer at the owner's expense, fixing the problem.
002188307 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENLY NOT START. DLR DETERMINED THE IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. TS
002183429 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 3 DOOR LATCHES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND CURRENTLY ARE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE. HAVE TO PULL WITH EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO OPEN DOORS. *AK *YH
001149443 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While traveling at approximately 40 mph consumer attempted to apply brakes to stop for a red light, brake pedal failed to move, causing vehicle to
001149442 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While traveling at approximately 40 mph consumer attempted to apply brakes to stop for a red light, brake pedal failed to move, causing vehicle to
001149437 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While traveling at approximately 40 mph consumer attempted to apply brakes to stop for a red light, brake pedal failed to move, causing vehicle to
001149436 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While traveling at approximately 40 mph consumer attempted to apply brakes to stop for a red light, brake pedal failed to move, causing vehicle to
001149435 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While traveling at approximately 40 mph consumer attempted to apply brakes to stop for a red light, brake pedal failed to move, causing vehicle to
000123830 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Ignition switch wore out prematurely. while driving headlights and other electrical portions had turned off, affecting consumer visibility while
000123829 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Ignition switch wore out prematurely. while driving headlights and other electrical portions had turned off, affecting consumer visibility while
998109380 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Due to poorly designed door latches on front driver's side/passenger's side, and rear driver's side, doors do not open from the outside. dealer
999105430 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105428 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105429 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105427 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month
999105320 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 CONSUMER STATES THE PIVOT AND PLUNGER PIVOT POINT OF THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES.*JB
002102277 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Outside door handles of both front doors do not work. rear door handles must be pulled hard to work. driver's door handle works only if windows are
002100704 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 The engine cuts out without warning while i am driving. i have not bee rear ended but i'm afraid that i might be. when the engine dies i pull to the
002100698 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 The engine cuts out without warning while i am driving. i have not bee rear ended but i'm afraid that i might be. when the engine dies i pull to the
002100697 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 The engine cuts out without warning while i am driving. i have not bee rear ended but i'm afraid that i might be. when the engine dies i pull to the
002093152 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 1996 volkswagen passat with 40,000 exspeienced sudden alternator failure. new battery previously installed. no explanation regarding failure.
002093145 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 1996 volkswagen passat with 40,000 exspeienced sudden alternator failure. new battery previously installed. no explanation regarding failure.
001081941 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 RT FRONT PASSSENGER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE SECURELY. I WILL BE BRINGING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER FOR THE 3RD TIME TO LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM. *AK
001081934 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 RT FRONT PASSSENGER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE SECURELY. I WILL BE BRINGING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER FOR THE 3RD TIME TO LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM. *AK
001078075 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Started with airbag light turning on. a week or so later the parking brake and abs lights turned on but only for the first few miles of driving.
001078068 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Started with airbag light turning on. a week or so later the parking brake and abs lights turned on but only for the first few miles of driving.
001075567 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001075560 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000072448 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001071439 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While traveling on interstate 95 in the passing lane at 70 mph, the car engine suddenly died and would not restart for 30 seconds, necessitating quick
999063635 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 The vehicle in question has a manual transmission with a lock-out for selecting reverse gear. on occasion and unexpectingly when the transmission is
998038166 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Door latchs that failed would not be replaced by manufactuer do to the milage on the car. what my door handles have to do with the milage i don't
0000030640 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 SINCE PURCHASED ENGINE BURNS 1/2-1 QT OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN VEHICLE. *AK
997146745 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 VEHICLE HAS A HESITATION PROBLEM AT SLOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER. *AK
997125407 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 While driving about 10 mph and when trying to turn steering wheel, it locked up. rack and pinion and some other parts were replaced before, but
999095738 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 THE DOOR LOCKS AND LATCHES INTERMITTENTLY HAVE FAILED TO SECURE THE DOORS FROM OPENING,
999081210 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Engine intermittent stalling. occurs during acceleration & steady speed. hot or cold. no identifiable pattern. if car dies, it will start right
996078387 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 When the gear lever is put in the reverse gear gate the gearbox may be in either reverse or first gear. the driver does not know which gear the car is
0000074378 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 POWER WINDOW.
0000074377 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 NOTHING
0000069271 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 BRAKE SHOES MAKE NOISE.
998054432 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 DOOR HANDLE HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
0000053364 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 ORIGINAL TIRES ON VEHICLE GOODYEAR EAGLE GA M+ S SIZE 215-50R15 HAVE A FAILED RESULTING IN FLAT TIRES.
997038339 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 Rear window defroster power button spontaneously failed, and currently works only when held in the on position. this is a fafety issue when driving,
997032527 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 DIESEL FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
0000030636 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 SINCE PURCHASED ENGINE BURNS 1/2-1 QT OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN VEHICLE. *AK

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