1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical Systemignition Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
1 electrical systemignition complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE ERUPTED SPONTANEOUSLY INSIDE THE DASHBOARD WHICH CAUSED ALL OF THE WIRES TO MELT AND THE WINDSHIELD TO FRACTURE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE AREA WHERE THE IGNITION WAS LOCATED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 6/12/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE OCCURRED IN THE AREA OF THE IGNITION AND LOCKING COMPONENTS WERE SERVICE, REPLACED AND REMOVED 15 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION.
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint