Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Volkswagen / Passat / 1998
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007121133 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Sunroof spontaneously opens and closes without warning. when it opens, it is impossible to get it closed with the switch as it never returns to a |
| 998118294 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My abs light intermittently comes on followed by the brake light flashing> upon researching this on several various forums on the net. this appears |
| 998118293 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My abs light intermittently comes on followed by the brake light flashing> upon researching this on several various forums on the net. this appears |
| 998118292 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My abs light intermittently comes on followed by the brake light flashing> upon researching this on several various forums on the net. this appears |
| 007115336 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs controller failed. module scan showed: 01203 - electrical connection between abs and instrument cluster 03-10 - no signal - |
| 005107694 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Steering: control arms. the vehicle was purchased used with approx 34k miles. service has been maintained by owner and/or independent repair. at |
| 007106440 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen passat. the contact heard a popping noise while driving 3 mph in reverse. the front end of the vehicle slammed |
| 006105176 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1998 DASHBOARD INDICATED THAT THE ABS BRAKES FAILED. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED AT APPROX $1,000. *AK |
| 006097924 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE NON-FUNCTIONING. *JB |
| 007095344 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. ABS WARNING LIGHT .*JB |
| 006091163 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Owner was driving vehicle for approximately 5 minutes, parked it, and then noticed smoke coming from the heater and also noticed the hood light going |
| 004089873 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and ealry '00s, use the bosch 5.3 abs controller, which is prone to catastrophic |
| 004089872 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and ealry '00s, use the bosch 5.3 abs controller, which is prone to catastrophic |
| 003086090 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs light came on with less than 30,000 miles on it. for 4 years, the vw dealer said it would be over $1,800 to replace the abs pump. last year they |
| 006085956 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | While starting off from a standstill, i heard a popping sound and i flew backwards in my seat. apparently the seat frame mechanism for my drivers |
| 006081244 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | FAILED ABS UNIT. *JB |
| 006080809 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | (1) abs warning/brake light started blinking intermittently. since then, braking became unreliable (long braking distance. the car wobbles on a hard |
| 005079549 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 VW PASSAT ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. THIS $1000 PART SEEMS TO BE A VERY CONSISTENT FAILURE AT VOLKSWAGEN. *JB |
| 006077705 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the expressway, the timing chain fractured prematurely and caused the engine to stall suddenly without |
| 003076531 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Anti-lock brakes fail. warning light and buzzer come on. dealer said it would cost $2800 to fix. after telling dealer that 99% of abs failures is the |
| 006071469 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 3 OF THE 4 SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS HAVE FAILED DURING THE PAST YEAR. *JB |
| 003069953 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I am the second owner of a 1998 volkswagen passat vin #[xxx], which has a safety recall for the tie rod ends. the local volkswagen dealer(s) have |
| 006062830 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Beginning in june 2002, i began reporting to vw service centers issues with the suspension and drivetrain. most of these issues were referenced by |
| 006062621 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ABS CONTROLLER FAILURE. *NM |
| 005059162 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Had a creaking sound in the front end of my 1998 vw passat 1.8t. took it in to the dealer and was told the left front upper control arm tie rods were |
| 006056141 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ABS FAILED, FLASHING LIGHTS CONTINUALLY. SPOKE WITH DEALER IN SEASIDE, CA SAID COMMON EVENT AND NOT WORTH REPLACING. *JB |
| 006055442 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 PASSAT TIMING BELT PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE. *TS ***NO ANS REQUIRED*** *JB |
| 005053684 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I have a 1998 vw passat that has had it abs system go out. from what i understand this is a common occurrence with this car. the only problem is when |
| 004051592 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: [xxx] things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash |
| 004051591 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: [xxx] things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash |
| 004051590 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: [xxx] things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash |
| 004051589 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: [xxx] things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash |
| 005051472 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | While cruising at highway speed in my 1998 volkswagen passat, 3 events occurred simultaneously: a 'pop' sound from the engine area, copious white |
| 005049585 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 98 passat, abs pump is not working anymore at 106000 miles. i wanted to replace the part but the dealer told me i have to pay $1200.00 just for the |
| 004048387 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs unit failure on my 1998 1.8 turbo passat gls sedan at 92,000 miles. sending unit to be refurbished because vw of america won't replace it under a |
| 005043577 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *JB |
| 005042038 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I had the sunroof of my 1998 passat spontaneously shatter. i was driving 60-65 mph when this happen. the weather was overcast with light rain. the |
| 005040912 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The sunroof opens and closes by it self, opens and doesn't close by it self while driving my 1998 volkswagon passat. it first opened/closed by it |
| 005038667 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I am the second owner of a passat that had been driven 72000 miles. at that time the following defects were noted and had to be repaired: 1. outer |
| 005038666 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I am the second owner of a passat that had been driven 72000 miles. at that time the following defects were noted and had to be repaired: 1. outer |
| 005035653 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Morrison auto group repaired rear brakes as they were stuck. after this repair the abs light, brake light, oil light came on blinking. the |
| 005035067 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED. $2200 FOR PART NO LABOR, SEARCH ONLINE SHOWS MASSIVE FAILURES OR BOSCH 5.3 AND 5.3I UNIT USED IN PASSAT AND A4. |
| 005033832 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | BOTH BLINKERS ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. *JB |
| 005030618 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | While driving on i95 (md) southbound from elkton, md to aberdeen proving grounds, md, the car suddenly stalled. obviously, without engine power, the |
| 003030578 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ABS MODULE WARNING LIGHT & ALARM INDICATE FAILURE OF ABS |
| 005029950 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1) on early model volkswagen passats with the 4cyl. 1.8 litre turbo motors, the ignition control unit will fail with no warnings at all. 2)the car |
| 003026646 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1) normal driving, highway speed. 2)abs warning light, abs failure upon testing, annoying brake/abs lights and warning tone 3) repaired abs |
| 005026307 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs light and brake light comes on when i start the car and it stays on while i drive my car. the brake light blinks continuously and in bad weather |
| 005025880 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Dt: caller says without warning the airbag light came on. when caller called the manufacturer they told him he had some recalls on his car. he wanted |
| 005024891 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs and brake light intermittently light up and sound an emergency. i've taken the car to two garages, and neither place can determine the problem. |
| 005024890 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs and brake light intermittently light up and sound an emergency. i've taken the car to two garages, and neither place can determine the problem. |
| 005024112 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Dt: the abs module failed. first noticed on 5/1/05 when driving and abs light came on and brake lights (exterior) started flashing. then a beeping |
| 005023889 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | During the last two years the door locks on my 1998 vw passat failed seven times so far. in most of the cases, they just could not be opened from the |
| 005023872 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Dt: while driving on freeway the anti lock brake warning light flashed and then disappeared. consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and was told |
| 005023358 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 98 vw passat have had nothing but one problem after the other with this vehicle. just had to replace my oil pump now my timing belt went and |
| 005023357 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 98 vw passat have had nothing but one problem after the other with this vehicle. just had to replace my oil pump now my timing belt went and |
| 005023172 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 passat 1.8t b5 bodystyle. bough car at 88,000 miles used from a dealership who inspected it. abs abd brake light go on and stay on for an |
| 005022281 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING AND THE SEAT FLIPPED BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. |
| 005021839 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I own a 1998 volkswagen passat gls 1.8t, and i have had the abs control module fail. i was driving the car and my abs and brake lights turned on and |
| 005021575 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Our 1998 volkswagen passat gls 4 cylinder sedan (80k miles) had intermittent warning lights go on for the abs system and the brakes. the manual states |
| 005021574 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Our 1998 volkswagen passat gls 4 cylinder sedan (80k miles) had intermittent warning lights go on for the abs system and the brakes. the manual states |
| 005020499 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The lower control arms on my 1998 vw passat are defective and dangerous according to my mechanic. vw refuses to replace them even though there was a |
| 004019109 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | No accidents ever, severe creaking in front left and right suspension. left control arm replaced (at my cost although under warranty), creaking |
| 005016192 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I drive a 1998 volkswagen passat. after about 2 weeks of annoying warnings that something was wrong with my abs system i took the carto my |
| 004014793 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ABS FAILURE. *AK |
| 004014124 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My abs and brake light became illumlinated on the instrument cluster. i had the trouble lights diagnosed at the 70k service and the dealer noted the |
| 005013844 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My lower front control armes are very squiky and bolt joint boots are ripper. i was about to replace the myself but just before i called vw and found |
| 005012293 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I am the original owner of a 1998 vw passat, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission automobile. the abs brakes warning light came on (february 27, |
| 005011564 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I was involved in a collision on 3/11 where a woman cut me off by making a left hand turn as she was headed toward me. the front passenger side of my |
| 005010973 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 'RECALL CAMPAIGN' FOR VOLKSWAGEN PASSATS FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *BF THIS PROBLEM HAD CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *SC |
| 005010748 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ' recall campaign' issued to install protective shield in right rear wheel housing. *bf the consumer received the recall notice however, there |
| 005009814 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 PASSAT BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DEFECTIVE. *BF *SC |
| 002008347 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Consumer disappointed with denial for reimbursement of repairs on 2004 vw-passat control arm. *bf recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : |
| 901007279 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Both front control arms defective which caused the vehicle to fail inspection. *bf the consumer's daughter received a recall notice but the dealer |
| 005007049 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1) abs warning light/sounder came on, told by dealer that abs system was out, would need to be replaced for $1800 before any other engine problems |
| 005006467 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | GROANING AND MOANING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN TURNING. *JB |
| 004005090 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Brake warning bells sounded followed by blinking red brake, and solid amber abs light in dashboard instrument cluster. took automobile to dealer for |
| 004003637 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL UNIT LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE PART WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $2,000.00. *NM |
| 004003433 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1. events: abs light would intermittently go on and off while driving. now the abs light stays on all the time and the brake light now flashes with |
| 004003168 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Complaint received via e-mail."the abs light started coming on intermittently. whenever the light is on, the abs do not function. this is a safety |
| 004002942 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The consumer's vehicle had smoke coming from the steering column. the smoke had an odor of burning oil and smoke combined. the appearance was white |
| 005002148 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Tie rod failure (excessive wear), leading to "loose" steering on a 1998 volkswagen passat. some passat's of this model year have been previously |
| 003001108 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Dec 2004, the driver side lower control arm snapped in two, sending the front end of my car to the ground. luckily, i was in the driveway as many are |
| 004314983 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1. early on braking (intermittent) and now always at engine startup 2. the abs brake comes on solid, the brake light flashes, and three beeps on |
| 004314982 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1. early on braking (intermittent) and now always at engine startup 2. the abs brake comes on solid, the brake light flashes, and three beeps on |
| 004314908 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I was just told by the vw dealer that my 1998 vw passat with 1.8t engine needs to be replaced because of sludge problems. i change the oil more |
| 003314046 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Vw passat 1998 has a manufacturing defect. the abs light stays solid and brake light flashes. this can cause serious consequences. the manufacturer |
| 004312435 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Water leaks into drivers side floor, relay failure and resultant defroster failure. mildew, respiratory distress, uncontrolable sneezing, and |
| 004312434 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Water leaks into drivers side floor, relay failure and resultant defroster failure. mildew, respiratory distress, uncontrolable sneezing, and |
| 004312420 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT. *AK |
| 004311522 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | While driving at various speeds abs light illuminated. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the problem was the abs module |
| 003310250 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs light blinking constantly on my 98 vw passat for past 19 months. dealer indicates no fault code anunnciated with computer diagnostics. quotes $ |
| 004309830 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Like many, many others, my 1998 vw passat 2.8 liter with tiptronic (automatic) transmission has the following problems: 1) abs light on (abs not |
| 004309829 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Like many, many others, my 1998 vw passat 2.8 liter with tiptronic (automatic) transmission has the following problems: 1) abs light on (abs not |
| 004307360 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I owe a 1998 vw passat gls( 77,000 miles). abs and brake light came on a month ago. i contacted vw dealer and they asked me to bring the car in. but |
| 004304995 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | FAILURE OF COMPUTER MODUAL FOR ABS (AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM). ABS SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS.*AK |
| 004304880 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Earlier this month (10/2004), the abs brake failure warning (light and sound) on our 1998 vw passat gls started coming on sporadically.*ak on oct |
| 004302474 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH TIMING BELT FAILED. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND IT VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
| 004301873 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | On my 1998 passat with 86,000 miles the abs light goes on intermittently and the abs does not work. the dealer states the problem is the abs module |
| 004300654 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs system failure on 1998 vw passat. warning lights came on. dealer diagnosed problem as abs unit failure and said repair would cost $2500. |
| 004299475 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Oil pump failed. while driving the oil light came on. when this occurred consumer immediately pulled off the road and turned the vehicle off, |
| 003298834 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. *JB |
| 004297745 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs and brake warning lights flashing. brakes work but abs may not. dealer quotes $1450 for repair part alone, plus labor. this is a very common |
| 004297731 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | At 105,000 miles the abs and brake warning lights began to come on intermittently on my 1998 vw passat. i took it to a vw mechanic who diagnosed as a |
| 004295578 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs controller failed on my 1998 vw passat. the vehicle has only 70k miles on it. this apparently is quite a common failure on the vw/audi vehicles |
| 004295394 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 volkswagon passat 1.8 turbo 39, 250 mileage. front end noise, reduced control in handling, resulted in the replacement of all control arms & |
| 004295393 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 volkswagon passat 1.8 turbo 39, 250 mileage. front end noise, reduced control in handling, resulted in the replacement of all control arms & |
| 004295082 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs light and brake light comes on intermittently indicating abs failure.dealer said it is a bad abs computer $1500+ 2 to 3 hours of labor. this |
| 004290360 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat: heard loud clanking noises especially when turning vehicle. reported to vw service department local dealership. advised the the upper |
| 004290359 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat: heard loud clanking noises especially when turning vehicle. reported to vw service department local dealership. advised the the upper |
| 004290358 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat: heard loud clanking noises especially when turning vehicle. reported to vw service department local dealership. advised the the upper |
| 004288442 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I own a 1998 volkswagen passat and i'm the original owner. i have done all [even more than] the recommended maintenance on the passat. i had the |
| 004288358 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Contlor arms on my car have been damaged. the rubber used to produce tie rods is too soft and the car makes noise while driving over bumps. the |
| 004287638 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I purchased a pre-owned 1998 vw passat sedan with 36,000 miles on it in 2002 which was a great deal!! or so i thought. since that time i have started |
| 004287637 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I purchased a pre-owned 1998 vw passat sedan with 36,000 miles on it in 2002 which was a great deal!! or so i thought. since that time i have started |
| 004287636 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I purchased a pre-owned 1998 vw passat sedan with 36,000 miles on it in 2002 which was a great deal!! or so i thought. since that time i have started |
| 004286962 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | While pulling out of a parking lot vehicle shook violently. also, vehicle lost power. simultaneously, check engine light illuminated on the |
| 004286831 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Problems getting recall repair performed on 1998 volkswagen passat.*mr customer care informed the consumer the recall campaign could not be performed |
| 004286202 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The consumer stated that the control arm broke and it was noticed when the vehicle was being towed. the consumer was unable to drive the vehicle and |
| 004283708 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Our 1998 passat has only 50,000 miles on it, and yet all of the expensive front control arms are starting to go bad. they are getting play in the ball |
| 004283707 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Our 1998 passat has only 50,000 miles on it, and yet all of the expensive front control arms are starting to go bad. they are getting play in the ball |
| 004283144 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs light began blinking along with brake light on dash, took it in to volkswa gen to be diagnosed. they told me "the abs control module and pump |
| 0000282225 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The owner received recall notice#99v 248 000/tie rods from the mfr. in september,1999. the work was done in december 1999. less than 30,000 later |
| 004281966 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs warning light illuminated on dash. *mr the consumer was told the problem was the abs control module and could be repaired for 1400.00 plus |
| 0000281722 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The consumer experienced problems with the steering. the tie rods were going bad and the mfr was calling for a recall for this problem, however the |
| 004280179 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The front of my car constantly groans when i move the steering wheel (while driving or not) and if i apply pressure to the front end. i took the car |
| 004280073 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My 1998 vw passat has a loud grinding, rumbling sound and vibration coming from the front suspension, sounds like the wheels are going to fall off. |
| 901271248 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | VOLKSWAGEN HAD NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION TO PERFORM THREE RECALLS ON 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. LETTER ANSWERED BY MR. ALBERTO JIMENEZ VIA EMAIL. *PH *LA |
| 004271123 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | When driving at an undetermined speed abs light appeared on the dashboard. consumer informed the dealer about this issue. however, mechanic was |
| 004270217 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs light in my 1998 passat glx will come on intermittantly along with the brake and low oil lights. wrote president of vw of america and was told |
| 003268460 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | While driving at any speed, the consumer would hear a squeaking sound coming from the front end. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that |
| 004262651 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Mechanic is telling me all four tie rod assemlbies and control arms need replaced. i have been hearin a loud crunching noice everytime i go over a |
| 004262650 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Mechanic is telling me all four tie rod assemlbies and control arms need replaced. i have been hearin a loud crunching noice everytime i go over a |
| 004262547 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My 1998 vw passat has 57,000 miles on it and a problem with the abs control unit. the abs light stays on steadily and the brake light flashes with an |
| 003258768 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | My 1998 vw passat has 85,000 miles on it and a problem with the abs control unit. the abs light stays on steadily and the brake light flashes with an |
| 004257899 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Vehicle lost all power on freeway traveling at 65 mph. would not turn over. linkage to timing belt malfunctioned @ 100,710 miles. found out that |
| 004256308 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | 1998 vw passat 20v gls sedan vin: [xxx] abs fault indicated by abs and brake instrument cluster lights flashing and instrument alarm sounding. 1 |
| 004255840 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Car would not go in reverse. finally after trying again it did and brought to mechanic. probably a transmission problem. towed to dealer. from then on |
| 0000255285 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT AND THE DRIVERS COAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB |
| 004253993 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | I took my car to jim ellis volkswagen of atlanta to get the tie rods replaced as part of the recall campaign on my 98 volkswagen passat. the dealer |
| 003249424 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The car is a 1998 vw passat 1.8. the car has 61,000 miles. abs/ brake light including the warning chimes turns on intermittently. the alarm turns |
| 901245372 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIRS APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED.*MR (NAR) *CB |
| 003244424 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Abs and brake lights go on and off sporatically on my 1998 vw passat. dealer says abs control unit (vw part no. 8e061411q) has gone bad. vw of |
| 003242246 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Worn tie rod ends, resulting in vague steering on my 1998 vw passat (original owner) and required. two recalls were issued on 1998 passats, but |
| 0000237540 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | A squeaking noise was heard when getting out of the vehicle or when applying pressure to the hood. vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the tie |
| 0000237539 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | A squeaking noise was heard when getting out of the vehicle or when applying pressure to the hood. vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the tie |
| 003236458 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | The tie rod ends were dangerously worn and needed to be replaced at 59,000 miles. the vin for the vehicle was lower than those included in an earlier |
| 998224959 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Premature failure of upper and lower control arms in 1998 vw passat. had right control arm replaced at 43,000 all four replaced at 68,000 and now at |
| 003218152 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | FAULTY LOWER CONTROL ARM . *MR THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB |
| 003209782 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1998 | Nar 04/07/2003 mr. the timing belt, cylinder heads and the mass air flow had to replaced and the consumer is requesting reimbursement. in the past |
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