1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

90

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 10 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

The 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has received a total of 90 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, SUSPENSION:FRONT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (13 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (6 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, potentially affecting up to 393,200 vehicles.

Recall 95V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

| 34,000 vehicles affected

Defect: IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

Consequence: A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. A STALLED VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE HAVING THE POTENTIAL SHAFT MATERIAL PROBLEM. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FAN BLADE INCLUDING A NEW LOCK NUT ON VEHICLE WITH LOOSE FAN BLADE LOCK NUTS.

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Recall 93V118000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

| 1,200 vehicles affected

Defect: LOCK NUTS USED TO HOLD THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLES TO THE SUSPENSION STRUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE LOCK NUTS MAY BREAK AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE AXLE FROM THE SUSPENSION STRUTS.

Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE AXLE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TOTHE SIDE OF THE SEPARATION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS.

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Recall 92V058000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 358,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

90 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 13 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 4 Fires
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10250580 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 103,000 miles
HEATER CORE BAD IN 1993 VW GLX, VERY COMMON IN MY EXPERIENCE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEAKS AT THE END OF THE HOSE AND HE SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RUN AS EFFECTIVELY WHEN THE FUEL BEGAN LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115,000.
#10159100 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | | N/A miles
FRONT SEAT BELTS FAIL TO POWER, MUST USE EMERGENCY BELTS. *JB
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT. FOUND TWO RECALLS REFERRING TO THESE TWO PROBLEMS. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER. *JB
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT. FOUND TWO RECALLS REFERRING TO THESE TWO PROBLEMS. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.

Investigation PE99036 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

FOG LAMP FIRE

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