1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

60

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

The 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (12 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, potentially affecting up to 12,650 vehicles.

Recall 92V131000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 12,650 vehicles affected

Defect: THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.

Consequence: THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR.

Remedy: REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 12 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Airsupply
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10201865 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | | 87,500 miles
THROTTLE CABLE MELTS THEN IT JAMS, USUALLY IN A HIGH REVVING POSITION. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 NEW THROTTLE CABLES, EACH TIME THEY MELT AND STICK. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEATER CORE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT WHITE STEAM FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH IMPAIRED THE VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. *AK *NM
#10041089 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | | 140,000 miles
HEAT EXCHANGER (CORE) LEAKED WHILE DRIVING, STEAMING UP THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO IMPAIR VISIBILITY. HOT COOLANT LEAKED INTO PASSENGER'S FOOT AREA. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ALREADY ISSUED RECALL # 96V115000. MY CAR IS 1992 VW PASSAT: [XXX]. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHILE DRIVING GAS AND FUMES BEGAN EMITTING FROM VENTS CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG ELIMINATING CONSUMER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT HAD A BROKEN HEATER CORE. TS
#755507 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | | N/A miles
HEATING SYSTEM SMELLS OF ANTIFREEZE WHEN USING FRONT VENTS AND DEFROST. 2 - 3 FAN SELECTION USED AND HEATER SET TO MEDIUM WARM SETTING ANTIFREEZE FUMES STARTED TO BLOWOUT, WHICH FOGGED FRONT WINDOW AND BREATHING IN HAZMAT ANTIFREEZE.*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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