The Car Community - Car Comments and Car Complaints
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Comments and Complaints - Comments and Complaints for VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT User Comments & Complaints
Displaying 0 to 50 of 440
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Galesville, MD
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 predictable position based on the markings on the switch. once open, it may close itself at ...read more / reply »
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Blacklick, OH
My abs light intermittently comes on followed by the brake light flashing> upon researching this on several various forums on the net. this appears to be a commonly defective part on several model years from 98-01. the oldest posting i foun...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Blacklick, OH
My abs light intermittently comes on followed by the brake light flashing> upon researching this on several various forums on the net. this appears to be a commonly defective part on several model years from 98-01. the oldest posting i foun...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Blacklick, OH
My abs light intermittently comes on followed by the brake light flashing> upon researching this on several various forums on the net. this appears to be a commonly defective part on several model years from 98-01. the oldest posting i foun...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Galesville, MD
Abs controller failed. module scan showed: 01203 - electrical connection between abs and instrument cluster 03-10 - no signal - intermittent.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Scarborough, ME
Steering: control arms. the vehicle was purchased used with approx 34k miles. service has been maintained by owner and/or independent repair. at approximately 50k owner was notified by independent repair service that both upper control arm...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Stanford, CT
Tl 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 to the ground without warning. the vehicle was towed and a local mechanic replaced the lower...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Fontanelle, IA
Volkswagen passat 1998 dashboard indicated that the abs brakes failed. replacement or repair was estimated at approx $1,000.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Laurel, MD
Electronic control module for anti-lock brakes failed. anti-lock brakes are non-functioning.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Portsmouth, NH
Anti-lock brake failure. abs warning light .
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Seekonk, MA
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 on and off. fire burned throughout the passenger compartment and part of the undercarriage...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Arlington, VA
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 failure, ostensibly due to defective design. this module controls multiple brake-related functi...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Arlington, VA
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 failure, ostensibly due to defective design. this module controls multiple brake-related functi...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Harrisburg, PA
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 said it would be $2750. after seeing on internet threads that the common cause is only the ...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in San Francisco, CA
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 seat failed. the metal of the frame, as it was designed and manufactured, failed from metal ...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Pasadena, CA
(1) abs warning/brake light started blinking intermittently. since then, braking became unreliable (long braking distance. the car wobbles on a hard braking). (2) the abs controller module (part #: 8e0 614 111 p) found to be faulty, result...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Corinth, TX
1998 vw passat abs control module failure. this $1000 part seems to be a very consistent failure at volkswagen.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Hauppauge, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the expressway, the timing chain fractured prematurely and caused the engine to stall suddenly without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined the timing chai...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Harrisburg, PA
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 abs electronics module, and not the abs pump, dealer offered to replace module for $600. i...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Alexandria, VA
3 of the 4 side electric windows have failed during the past year.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Scarborough, ME
I am the second owner of a 1998 volkswagen passat vin #wvwma63bowe259937, which has a safety recall for the tie rod ends. the local volkswagen dealer(s) have acknowledged that the front tie rods do need to be replaced, however, they will no...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Freehold, NJ
Beginning in june 2002, i began reporting to vw service centers issues with the suspension and drivetrain. most of these issues were referenced by the nhtsa (see 99v248000). on january 25, 2005 i wrote to volkswagen of america detailing t...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Auburn, WA
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 bad (and dangerous) and had to be replaced at my cost. did this and 6 weeks later the up...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Seaside, CA
Abs failed, flashing lights continually. spoke with dealer in seaside, ca said common event and not worth replacing.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Arlington, MA
1998 passat timing belt prematurely failed causing vehicle to die. ** ans required***
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Andreas, PA
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 the abs module goes on the car it has a hard time modulating the brakes correctly causing...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Noavto, CA
1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: wvwna63b4we329363 things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash indicating abs malfunction. it intermittently goes off once or twice a year for a c...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Noavto, CA
1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: wvwna63b4we329363 things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash indicating abs malfunction. it intermittently goes off once or twice a year for a c...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Noavto, CA
1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: wvwna63b4we329363 things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash indicating abs malfunction. it intermittently goes off once or twice a year for a c...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Noavto, CA
1998 vw passat wagon 2 wheel drive 4 cyl. 1.8 l engine. manual transmission vin: wvwna63b4we329363 things broken on this vw. blinking abs light on dash indicating abs malfunction. it intermittently goes off once or twice a year for a c...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Union City, CA
While cruising at highway speed in my 1998 volkswagen passat, 3 events occurred simultaneously: a 'pop' sound from the engine area, copious white smoke (not steam) from under the hood, and the engine check light activation. immediately pul...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Roebling, NJ
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 part. is vw usa considering a recall because in my opinion a $1200.00 part should not fail t...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Milton, VT
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 recall.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Loveland, CO
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 temperature was 37 f. the glass appears to be blown outward. luckily i had the sunroof s...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Apopka, FL
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 self in january, 2005. it scared me and was/is unbelieveable. it didn't happen again until a ...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Sonoma, CA
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 tie rod and cv boot. 2. cooling system: all cooling hoses, oil cooler, water pump, radiator...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Sonoma, CA
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 tie rod and cv boot. 2. cooling system: all cooling hoses, oil cooler, water pump, radiator...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Anchorage, AK
Morrison auto group repaired rear brakes as they were stuck. after this repair the abs light, brake light, oil light came on blinking. the tachometer also zero's out. a warning noise also occurs. this happens intermittently. while this...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Orono, ME
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.
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Santa Clara, CA
Abs module warning light & alarm indicate failure of abs
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in New Port Richey, FL
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 does not run properly. the owner is left with constant misfiring, and if driven can lead to...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Santa Fe, NM
1) normal driving, highway speed. 2)abs warning light, abs failure upon testing, annoying brake/abs lights and warning tone 3) repaired abs control module through repair service. not through dealer
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Addison, IL
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 you can feel that abs is not working. from vw passat forms i understood this is a common pr...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Charleston, SC
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 to get a diagnostic done at the same time on the air bag problem as on the recalls. manuf...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Plainsboro, NJ
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. sometimes i cani feel my abs system lock up if i am turning (not in any wet conditions); an...
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in Plainsboro, NJ
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. sometimes i cani feel my abs system lock up if i am turning (not in any wet conditions); an...
Displaying 0 to 50 of 440
Keywords:
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Comments and Complaints, Safety Comments and Complaints VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Vehicle Safety Comments and Complaints, Comments and Complaints VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Comments and Complaints, Vehicle Comments and Complaints VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Comments and Complaints Vehicle, Page Description: VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Comments and Complaints - Vehicle Safety Comments and Complaints Information for VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Automotive Comments and Complaints |
Quick Find |
SEND TO FRIEND
LEAVE COMMENT
