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1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Fair Lawn, NJ
Hi i purchased a 1990 vw passat the vin # is 3wvwfb4318le228741 .... the heater core blew on this vehicle, i by passed the hoses 2 stop the heater core from leaking, it smelled like syrup and visibility was bad if i had to use the winds...read more / reply »
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Livonia, MI
Wife was driving along when all of a sudden, heater core burst, filling interior of car with hot coolant and steam. her vision was obstructed by the steam on the inside of the windshield and he had to bring the car to a complete stop in tra...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in West Haven, CT
Recall 96v115000: the vehicle did not have any heat, the vehicle was checked and the dealer found a faulty heating core. the manufacturer was aware of the problem and indicated that there was a recall on the heater core, but the consume...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salem, OR
Many electrical problems: power windows, ignition switch, passenger side passive seat belt, automatic transmission intermittently will not shift into 4th gear (turn key of and on to reset transmission). finally, the engine compartment caug...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salem, OR
Many electrical problems: power windows, ignition switch, passenger side passive seat belt, automatic transmission intermittently will not shift into 4th gear (turn key of and on to reset transmission). finally, the engine compartment caug...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salem, OR
Many electrical problems: power windows, ignition switch, passenger side passive seat belt, automatic transmission intermittently will not shift into 4th gear (turn key of and on to reset transmission). finally, the engine compartment caug...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salem, OR
Many electrical problems: power windows, ignition switch, passenger side passive seat belt, automatic transmission intermittently will not shift into 4th gear (turn key of and on to reset transmission). finally, the engine compartment caug...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Minneapolis, MN
The right ball joints and sway bars had to be replaced at low mileage. nlm
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Minneapolis, MN
The right ball joints and sway bars had to be replaced at low mileage. nlm
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Diego, CA
Recall 96 v 115 000/engine cooling system: vehicle experienced overheating in which coolant / steam was coming into vehicle. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. heatin...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Diego, CA
Recall 96 v 115 000/engine cooling system: vehicle experienced overheating in which coolant / steam was coming into vehicle. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall due to vin. heatin...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Union, CT
Water pump failed and engine overheated. currently, there is a leak.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Gainesville, FL
On two separate occasions (03/11/00 and 07/03/00) i was travelling at a speed in excess of 75 mph and heard a sudden snap coming from one of my tires. however, the sound was very much like the sound when something gets caught underneath th...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Decatur, GA
We did not realize other owners had the same problems with this model year until we read your reports.we did not contact the manufacture because we thought our problems may be one of a few. others are "hard start, rough/hunting at idle ,har...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Conato Park, CA
Recall number 96v115000; consumer was not notified of the recall failure. consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated consumer's vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hemet, CA
Front end vibration caused the tire to wear out and wheels to bend. yh
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Flushing, NY
The engine stalls when i apply quick brakes at 50 mph. also, when i leave the highway, reducing vehicle speec to 30 mph, upon applying braking the engine frequently stalls. this is an dangerous driving condition which can cause accident/cra...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Flushing, NY
The engine stalls when i apply quick brakes at 50 mph. also, when i leave the highway, reducing vehicle speec to 30 mph, upon applying braking the engine frequently stalls. this is an dangerous driving condition which can cause accident/cra...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Jersey City, NJ
Consumer was driving at 30 mph and noticed smoke coming from the engine due to the oil top being left off which caused anit-freeze fluid to leak onto the engine.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in College Park, GA
When consumer started the heater ventilation the vehicle was so hot inside that glass windows were foggy, and the temperature was very hot. consumer couldn't drive in that situation. dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Chatsworth, CA
Engine overheats, causing the coolant pressure to rise, resulting in leakage.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Minneapoli, MN
Frayed cable cable caused passenger side passive restraint mechanism not to fully retract.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Irving, CA
Consumer noticed passenger's front side automatic seat belt does not lock in place all the way, also it moves by itself; becomes loose from top retractor . makes noise, over night draines battery.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Pasadena, CA
The heater core leaked inside car, causing burn injury to driver.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Glen Carbon, IL
Head gasket leaks, allowing oil to run onto exhaust manifold and burns, causing carbon monoxide fumes to ente rvehicle; also, heat exhanger leaks, causing odor to enter passenger compartment. could result in injury to driver's feet or fog ...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Glen Carbon, IL
Head gasket leaks, allowing oil to run onto exhaust manifold and burns, causing carbon monoxide fumes to ente rvehicle; also, heat exhanger leaks, causing odor to enter passenger compartment. could result in injury to driver's feet or fog ...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Glen Carbo, IL
Head gasket leaks allow oil to run onto the exhaust manifold and burn, causing carbon monoxide to enter the passenger compartment. there is also a risk of fire in the engine compartment.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Glen Carbo, IL
The heater exchanger leaks and oder enters passenger compartment. this leak could cause injury to the driver's feet or cause the windshield to fog over, increasing the risk of an accident.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hemet, CA
Long axle metal donut outside diamond press, glued to hub, pressed on shaft from the differential, slid down and wedged in the front wheel axle pivot. see enclosed video.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Lithonia, GA
Vehicle's passenger side shoulder belt motor runs continuously, runs down battery, will not retract or release shoulder belt; had vehicle at dealership several times, they failto repair problem.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salmouth, MA
Heat controlled for driver's side seat began heating w/switch off. the following morning the driver's seat became progressively hot immediately. once pulled over to check, compartment filled w/smoke and driver's coat was on fire. please des...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Jose, CA
Upon purchasing vehicle new, passive restraint seat belts for driver get stuck midway w/motor running. owner has to disconnect w/emergency release. consumer states have been having problems with passenger side passive restraint since purc...
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Saugus, CA
Transmission experienced electronic failure.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Saugus, CA
Timing belt tensioner bearing seized, causing destruction of timing belt.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Lower Lake, CA
Vehicle continually stalls due to fuel sending unit/fuel transfer pump breaking up/clogging the fuel filter.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Jose, CA
The driver and passenger side seat belt retractor stopped working.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Fort Lavenwo, KS
The passenger side seat belt retractor stopped working .
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cinnaninson, NJ
Abs:told by dealer, entire abs needs replacing;aligned, owner got air into system while changing pads, ruined whole system;volkswagen willing to pay for half.
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salt Lake Ci, UT
Passenger side automatic seat belts failed, the belts stopped working.
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