1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical System Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
3 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
BACKUP LIGHTS DIDN'T TURN ON, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCENT LIGHTS (LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE THE GAUGES, WINDOW, A/C & HEATER CONTROLS AND LOCK BUTTONS ETC.) WOULD TURN ON. ALSO IF THE CAR IF THE KEYS WERE TURNED TO THE FIRST NOTCH (STEERING WHEEL UNLOCK) AND THE HEATER VENTS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION BUT NOT BLOWING (DUE TO NO POWER) WHEN YOU PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE AIR WOULD START BLOWING... I TRACED IT DOWN TO AN IGNORANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER DESIGNING THE CAR. THE REVERSE LIGHTS WERE LOOMED ON TO THE TRUNK ARM, EVERYTIME THE TRUNK WAS CLOSED IT BENT THE WIRE CAUSING THE WIRE TO BREAK AND SHORT OUT OVER TIME, I FIXED THE WIRE AND REROUTED IT LOW AND BEHOLD THE REVERSE LIGHTS ARE APPARENTLY TIED INTO THE ACCENT LIGHTS AND THE A/C & HEATER CONTROLS CAUSING THOSE TO MALFUNCTION IF THE REVERSE WAS SHORTED, MY...
THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER STARTED TO GO HIGH THEN LOW, THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED REGISTERING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED. PH
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THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE INCLUDING, 5 BATTERIES IN FIVE YEARS, RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN, TRUNK LIGHT ILLUMINATES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND THE DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPERATIVE. NLM
Other 1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
8 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint