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1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Raleigh, NC
Heater core failure. venting of noxious fumes into passanger compartment.read more / reply »
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cornish, NH
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start sometimes and the windshield wipers worked intermittently. the vehicle finally started after several attempts. there was a nhtsa recall, # 02v256000, regarding the electrical system: ign...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Atlanta, GA
I have had ongoing issues with electronic and emissions sensors for this vehicle and recently spent $756.54 to (again!) replace sensors so that the vehicle would pass its annual emissions test (as mandated by the epa). i wrote to vw custom...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Atlanta, GA
I have had ongoing issues with electronic and emissions sensors for this vehicle and recently spent $756.54 to (again!) replace sensors so that the vehicle would pass its annual emissions test (as mandated by the epa). i wrote to vw custom...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Huntington Woods, MI
Dt*: the contact stated the headlights and windshield wipers became inoperable, then the vehicle would not start. the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. the recall, #02v256000 concerning the ignition switch was performed on the veh...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Milltown, NJ
Heater core is leaking, and makes driving impossible due to decreased visibility, and the fumes coming off the heater core cause me to cough for a few days if i actually drive my car.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Rochester, NY
Consumer had 1996 vw passat ignition switch replaced. after about a year switch needed to be replaced again. the first time the switch was replaced it was free of charge and now that it has failed again the dealer doesn't want to replace...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Downey, CA
1996 clutch pedal assembly failed on the 1996 volkswagen passat. the consumer believed the part was poorly designed.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cochranville, PA
My 1996 vw passat has lost its entire instrument cluster, very unsafe with no backing from vw.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Dover, DE
My 1996 vw passat has an ignition switch is faulty. my first time was at night and my lights went out. i pulled of the road and restarted the car and the lights came on. the next time the lights went out and the wipers stop. i hit every...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Santa Cruz, CA
Rear door latch failed and door flew open and 10 year old child fell out of the car. the door appears to close normally but it is not latched. after closing the door multiple times , it does catch but it is not obvious when the door is clos...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Harrisonburg, VA
In january 2004 i drove back to school in virginia after spending christmas with my family. on the way back while i was on the pennsylvania turn pike my heater core burst, spraying boiling hot coolant (both liquid and steam) into the vehic...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in New Britain, CT
The abs light illuminated and the anti-lock brakes tend not to operate, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. taken to dealer for check up and, results showed that there is an electrical problem with the computer.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Stillwater, MN
Driver side window was noisy when closing, now has failed such that window does not close completely, slides down allowing water and wind to enter vehicle. motor will function, but makes sounds as though cogs in regulator are stripped. ma...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ignition switch replaced in a 1996 passat vr6. was a recall on switch. i would like a refund on parts and labor.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Mentone, CA
Owner of 1996 volkswagen passat glx. driving low speed when i heard a pop & hiss sound. tons of steam came through the air conditioning vents & under the dash. i pulled the car over and found leaking coolant under vehicle on passenger si...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hoffman Estates, IL
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in nhtsa recall 02v256000. on certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail, causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become i...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Medford, OR
No event leading to the failure... i was driving down the freeway at 65 mph when my heater core failed.. causing solding hot coolant to rush onto my feet while driving.. i had to brake while coolant was all over my feet...burning them...ne...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Las Vegas, NV
Consumer complained about a door lock problem. currently, three of the four door locks broke. doors will not open from the inside or the outside. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who indicated that they will do nothing. consumer pur...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Omaha, NE
Consumer stated vehicle had the very same problem as mentioned in recall 02v256000 concerning ignition switch. also, the electrical part of the switch shorted out the lights, air conditioning, windshield wipers, and radio. took vehicle ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Colorado Springs, CO
Transmission broken at 60,000 miles, ase certified mechanis unable to fix properly, they had to replace it under theri warantee within 12,000 miles. transmission lasted 8 month with shakey shifting then went again. now 4th tranmission does ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Fort Myers, FL
The doors cannot be opened from the outside. it started with the left rear door which i tried to repair myself. then it was the driver door. it was repaired by the dealer at a high cost. now it is the passenger door. this is dangerous an...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salinas, CA
Door handles wore out within three years of the life of the vehicle. consumer had two vehicles that had defective door handles. not long after owning the vehicle the consumer was unable to open any of the doors from the inside. dealer ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salinas, CA
Door handles wore out within three years of the life of the vehicle. consumer had two vehicles that had defective door handles. not long after owning the vehicle the consumer was unable to open any of the doors from the inside. dealer ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salinas, CA
Door handles wore out within three years of the life of the vehicle. consumer had two vehicles that had defective door handles. not long after owning the vehicle the consumer was unable to open any of the doors from the inside. dealer ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hurst, TX
While driving for over two hours vehicle continued to accelerate, revving up when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle and stalled.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Kansas City, MO
While driving, the headlights blew out which caused the consumer to abruptly pull over.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Lincoln, NH
The passenger door power window does not work most of the time - trunk will not unlock with key, cruise control only works sometimes.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Lincoln, NH
The passenger door power window does not work most of the time - trunk will not unlock with key, cruise control only works sometimes.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Los Angeles, CA
Headlights continually go out. volkswagen dealership supposedly did electrical part of ignition switch replacement, but headlights still did not work. further reairs by an independant mechanic worked for a short time, then one of the ligh...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Los Angeles, CA
Headlights continually go out. volkswagen dealership supposedly did electrical part of ignition switch replacement, but headlights still did not work. further reairs by an independant mechanic worked for a short time, then one of the ligh...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Francisco, CA
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the came on and went off intermittently. windshield wipers worked intermittently. consumer also experienced the same defects as stated in the ignition switch recall. . the con...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Francisco, CA
While traveling in inclement weather the windshield wipers will come on and off without prior warning.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Denver, CO
Door handle problem. handles have been replaced 3 times on different doors. manufacturer was contacted, and said that there was nothing they could do.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Grapevine, TX
Our main comment is that this vehicle was sold to our daughter illegally. we then found that the mileage indicator had been rolled back. this car has been sitting in her driveway because it will not run, all the hardware is falling off. a...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Grapevine, TX
Our main comment is that this vehicle was sold to our daughter illegally. we then found that the mileage indicator had been rolled back. this car has been sitting in her driveway because it will not run, all the hardware is falling off. a...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Atlanta, GA
1. my car had ignition switch failure. there is a recall on ignition switch failures for the year/make/model of my car. when i contacted the manufacturer they said the recall doesn't apply to my vin. 2. drivers door window register has...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Atlanta, GA
1. my car had ignition switch failure. there is a recall on ignition switch failures for the year/make/model of my car. when i contacted the manufacturer they said the recall doesn't apply to my vin. 2. drivers door window register has...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hutchinson, KS
While driving the wipers and headlights went out. nhtsa recall 02 v 256 000 was related to this problem but the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Chelmsford, MA
The dashboard and electrical wires have burnt. consumer states' none of the gauges are working and brakes are not working properly. please provide any further information. ts
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Miami, FL
Consumer states the dashboard instrument are not working at all. speedometer is not show accurate speed, neither the gasoline gauge and other panel instruments. por favor envie el cuestionario. ts
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Joelton, TN
Ignition switch failure results in windshield wiper, windows, and blinker failure as well as the engine not starting or stopping once started. very dangerous and prone to serious accident. may cause personal injury and harm and injury to ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Joelton, TN
Both power windows fail. driver's window cimpletely failed. must try and open door if stopped by policeman opening your door is not acceptable by policeman. as with other volkswagen models, this model has major power window failure whic...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Joelton, TN
Trunk locking mechanism and electrical component failure. results in dangerous situations when the trunk will open while driving and not close and lock. may cause a highway accident when the trunk pops up, completely blocking driver rear ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Greenville, NH
When driving vehicle without warning the headlights, windshield wipers, and turn signals will go out. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. mr
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Joelton, TN
Both power windows fail and window defogger doesn't work. so when this occurs i don't even have the option of rolling down my windows to clear the car so that i can operate the vehicle. very dangerous and has led to near accidents on 4 occa...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Joelton, TN
Both power windows fail and window defogger doesn't work. so when this occurs i don't even have the option of rolling down my windows to clear the car so that i can operate the vehicle. very dangerous and has led to near accidents on 4 occa...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Joelton, TN
Trunk locking mechanism and electrical component failure. results in dangerous situations when the trunk will open while driving and not close and lock. may cause a highway accident when the trunk pops up, completely blocking driver rear ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Bronxville, NY
Consumers notice the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly has failed causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. mr
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Poolesville, MD
There is a recall campaign in progress for passat ignition switch with nhtsa campaign id number 02v256000. i would like to have this campaign extended to include my vehicle as i am experiencing the same safety defect that is the subject of...
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