1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
1 engine and engine cooling complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE SELLER STATED THAT IT WAS A MINOR ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS RESET AND ILLUMINATED AGAIN TWO DAYS LATER. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONSTANTLY OVERHEAT. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING; HOWEVER, RADIATOR FLUID WOULD SPILL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED. THE RADIATOR, TIMER, WATER PUMP, AND SENSORS WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT NONE OF THE REPAIRS REMEDIED THE FAILURE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95V178000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN) FOR THE 1995 PASSAT IS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE SHE IS EXPERIENCING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 136,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/16/08. *JB
Other 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
10 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint