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1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Summit, NJ
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 it towed to our mechanic, he confirmed that the clutch was fine but that the pedal had brok...read more / reply »
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Rafael, CA
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. the ignition switch part number as listed on the invoice (6no-905-865) is similar, if not id...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Gastonia, NC
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 lowered significantly, but not all the way. during this car entry process, i also discovered...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Temecula, CA
Consumer states vehicle would intermittenly not start. dlr determined the ignition switch is defective. ts
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Las Vegas, NV
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 side of the road with any remaining power. after 30 seconds to 1 minute i'm able to res...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Las Vegas, NV
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 side of the road with any remaining power. after 30 seconds to 1 minute i'm able to res...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Ashburn, VA
3 door latches do not work properly, and currently are completely inoperative. have to pull with extreme force in order to open doors.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Needham, MA
1996 volkswagen passat with 40,000 exspeienced sudden alternator failure. new battery previously installed. no explanation regarding failure. replacement cost exceeded $700.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Durham, NC
Second time this has happened. last report to nhtsa was 6/17/01 jb. no safety defect listed.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Alexandria, VA
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.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Temple City, CA
Consumer states the pivot and plunger pivot point of the door locks have failed numerous times.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, MA
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 later all four tires failed during highway driving, there were no injuries, the car was to...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, MA
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 later all four tires failed during highway driving, there were no injuries, the car was to...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, MA
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 later all four tires failed during highway driving, there were no injuries, the car was to...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, MA
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 later all four tires failed during highway driving, there were no injuries, the car was to...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Issaquah, WA
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. while these were on, the ac fan, wipers, and headlights do not operate. these lights now sta...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Issaquah, WA
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. while these were on, the ac fan, wipers, and headlights do not operate. these lights now sta...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Issaquah, WA
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. while these were on, the ac fan, wipers, and headlights do not operate. these lights now sta...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Issaquah, WA
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. while these were on, the ac fan, wipers, and headlights do not operate. these lights now sta...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Issaquah, WA
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. while these were on, the ac fan, wipers, and headlights do not operate. these lights now sta...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Durham, NC
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 travel into intersection. dealership examined vehicle, and determined that vacuum line...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Durham, NC
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 travel into intersection. dealership examined vehicle, and determined that vacuum line...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Durham, NC
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 travel into intersection. dealership examined vehicle, and determined that vacuum line...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Shelton, CT
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 manuevering to the break down lane to avoid an accident.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Woodstock, CT
The vehicle in question has a manual transmission with a lock-out for selecting reverse gear. on occasion and unexpectingly when the transmission is shifted into reverse the the transmission remains in forward first gear. this happens even...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Daly City, CA
Ignition switch wore out prematurely. while driving headlights and other electrical portions had turned off, affecting consumer visibility while driving late at night.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Daly City, CA
Ignition switch wore out prematurely. while driving headlights and other electrical portions had turned off, affecting consumer visibility while driving late at night.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Lee, MA
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 know!!!.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Troy, OH
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 said vehicle needed new doors in order to fix the latch problem.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in New Hyde Park, NY
Since purchased engine burns 1/2-1 qt of oil every 1000 miles. no safety defect listed in vehicle.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Palos Park, IL
The door locks and latches intermittently have failed to secure the doors from opening,
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Glendale, AZ
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, but defect keeps occurring.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Memphis, TN
Vehicle has a hesitation problem at slow or high speeds. when driving at any speed, the vehicle stalls and the vehicle loses power.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Patuxent River, MD
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 around for a while with only their headlights on, not realizing they have failed to turn...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Sacramento, CA
Engine intermittent stalling. occurs during acceleration & steady speed. hot or cold. no identifiable pattern. if car dies, it will start right up (most times it just surges & does not actually die). the surging motion can last between ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Nwebury Park, CA
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 actually in until the clutch is released. obviously, this makes parking a needlessly dang...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in North Cant, OH
Original tires on vehicle goodyear eagle ga m+ s size 215-50r15 have a failed resulting in flat tires.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Newington, CT
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 problem still exists.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Newington, CT
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 problem still exists.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Helena, MT
Rear window defroster power button spontaneously failed, and currently works only when held in the on position. this is a fafety issue when driving, as one hand is required to hold the button on until defroster clears, taking concentration...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Carrol Stream, IL
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 stated that this was due to body: wheel well cracks. the vehicle is at dealership for pro...
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