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1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Washington, DC
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 vents and around the dash area in my well-maintained volkswagen. hot coolant also leaked into...read more / reply »
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Eagan, MN
Vehicle volkswagen 1997 passat glx - v6 engine. full instrument cluster - speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, digital clock... everything on it, does not operate when outside temperature is below 50 degrees. car must be driven for 10min....
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Elmwood Park, IL
Heater core failed- clouding the window to a degree that we nearly had an accident before we could get the car pulled over.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Ossining, NY
Various electronic components failed while driving--windshield wipers, lights, defrost motor--on a very dark, rainy morning, causing a dangerous situation and a near-accident. manufacturer previously warned of 'ignition switch failure', bu...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Worthington, OH
Ignition switch failure while vehicle operational. same condition was covered under recall on 1996 vw passat models, manufacturer is not offering coverage on same body style under 1997 and 1995 designation. impacted vehicle is a 1997 vw p...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Palo Alto, CA
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 a problem prior to the failure. problem turns out to be a bad heater core. had heater co...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Madison, WI
Dt: the contact stated the heater core was leaking coolant onto the floor, not allowing the windshield to completely defrost. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer and no repairs have been made. updated 01/19/06.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Dexter, MI
While en-route between dexter, michigan and grand rapids, michigan, cabin began to smell of smoke. shortly thereafter, the cigarette lighter caught fire. fire was extinguished with a halon extinguisher promptly. examination of the compon...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Baltimore, MD
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 your windows to fog up. radiator fluid came shooting out of the dash but on the passenger s...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Palm Desert, CA
1997 volkswagen passat developed problems with the door locks, and side door handle.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Palm Desert, CA
1997 volkswagen passat developed problems with the door locks, and side door handle.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hagerstown, MD
Dt: goodyear tires eagle gps , size 195/60/r14 experienced a large crack in the sidewall completely around left front tire rim. the consumer took the vehicle to a goodyear dealer, and they urged the consumer to take tire to sears becau...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Durham, NC
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, and vw "refuses" to live up to the warranty. 2) failure of this, does not diminish it'...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Antonio, TX
1. ignition switch failed. 2. caused loss of electrical power and temporary engine failure. electrical system damage. 3. replaced electrical portion of ignition switch, headlight relay.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Harwich, MA
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, especially while driving. i'm filing this report as a preemptive mechanism.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Portsmouth, NH
Heater core failure - heater core failed catastrophically, dumping hot coolant in the drivers side foot well, and obscuring visibility by rapidly steaming up all windows. upon request, vwoa replaced the heater core and covered parts/labo...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Dexter, MI
Driver's power window regulator mechanism has repeated failures despite replacement/repair on six occasions. this is a serious safety hazard, since the window must be closed by grasping the glass and manipulating it which can result in fin...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Dexter, MI
Driver's power window regulator mechanism has repeated failures despite replacement/repair on six occasions. this is a serious safety hazard, since the window must be closed by grasping the glass and manipulating it which can result in fin...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Monroe, CT
While driving at any speed at night in inclement conditions headlights and windshield wipers worked intermittently. consumer stated, if he moved the key back and forth in the ignition switch the headlights would come back on.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Monroe, CT
While driving at any speed at night in inclement conditions headlights and windshield wipers worked intermittently. consumer stated, if he moved the key back and forth in the ignition switch the headlights would come back on.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Carmel, NY
Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. while driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer would have to wiggle the ignition to get the lights to turn back on. currently, manufacturer...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Carmel, NY
Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. while driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer would have to wiggle the ignition to get the lights to turn back on. currently, manufacturer...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Wellington, OH
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's leg to keep the door from opening when driving the vehicle. consumer contacted the deal...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, VA
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, the air conditioner( a/c) quit working, then the airbag light came on, and the ac started ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, VA
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, the air conditioner( a/c) quit working, then the airbag light came on, and the ac started ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, VA
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, the air conditioner( a/c) quit working, then the airbag light came on, and the ac started ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Norfolk, VA
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, the air conditioner( a/c) quit working, then the airbag light came on, and the ac started ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Pleasant Hill, OR
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 freeway ( 1/8 of a mile in distance). when the temperature gage reached 240 degrees my red das...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cary, NC
Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related items. this has happened while driving on the interstate and luckily i was able to pull over...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cary, NC
Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related items. this has happened while driving on the interstate and luckily i was able to pull over...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cary, NC
Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related items. this has happened while driving on the interstate and luckily i was able to pull over...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Cary, NC
Numerous ocassions my passat will "shut down" while driving. lose all power, a/c, headlights, windshield wipers, and numerous other power related items. this has happened while driving on the interstate and luckily i was able to pull over...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Salem, FL
The windshield wipers, air conditioner and headlights stopped working. the consumer staed the ignition switch needs replacing.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Wyckoff, NJ
Stalling without reason. dealer cannot find the problem
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Wyckoff, NJ
Stalling without reason. dealer cannot find the problem
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Wyckoff, NJ
Stalling without reason. dealer cannot find the problem
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Wyckoff, NJ
Stalling without reason. dealer cannot find the problem
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Orem, UT
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 cylinders 5 and 6. i have replaced both o2 sensors, the coil pack (3 times), ignition wires (twi...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Orem, UT
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 cylinders 5 and 6. i have replaced both o2 sensors, the coil pack (3 times), ignition wires (twi...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Orem, UT
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 cylinders 5 and 6. i have replaced both o2 sensors, the coil pack (3 times), ignition wires (twi...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Orem, UT
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 cylinders 5 and 6. i have replaced both o2 sensors, the coil pack (3 times), ignition wires (twi...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Orem, UT
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 cylinders 5 and 6. i have replaced both o2 sensors, the coil pack (3 times), ignition wires (twi...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Ogunquit, ME
Heater core failed spontaneously, causing massive amounts of sweet smelling white/grey smoke and hot mist to fill the passenger compartment, causing a total visual obstruction to the driver and choking/coughing of a 5 year old passenger. th...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Ogunquit, ME
Heater core failed spontaneously, causing massive amounts of sweet smelling white/grey smoke and hot mist to fill the passenger compartment, causing a total visual obstruction to the driver and choking/coughing of a 5 year old passenger. th...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Three Oaks, MI
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 own accord. also, although not immediately safety related - passenger side visor plasti...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Three Oaks, MI
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 own accord. also, although not immediately safety related - passenger side visor plasti...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Buckeystown, MD
My girlfriends 1997 vw passat has a plastic coolant housing which failed. when failure occurs catastrophic lost of all coolant occurs in seconds when cruising at highway speeds.
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Boulder, CO
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 sunroof partition was open. only a few pieces of glass fell into cabin, but entire sunroof ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Seattle, WA
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 unable to escape. lf door and rf door developing difficult opening. door can be opened from ...
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Ogunquit, ME
While driving at any speed and without prior warning chemical fumes are coming through the vents. dealer stated heater core failed.
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