1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical System Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

7 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10355489 | September 14, 2010 Fire

FIRE IN RUBBER BOOT HOUSING BETWEEN LEFT REAR DOOR AND CAR FRAME. PRECEDING EVENTS, LEFT REAR DOOR SPEAKER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, LEFT REAR WINDOW FUNCTIONED SOMETIMES. DOOR WAS CLOSED AFTER RETURNING HOME AND PARKING GARAGE. ARCING WAS HEARD AND SMOKE CAME FROM DOOR. OWNER REMOVED MANY FUSES FROM DRIVERS SIDE FUSE PANEL AND THEN REMOVED CONNECTIONS TO MAIN BATTERY. DOOR PANEL COVER WAS REMOVED AND BOOT REMOVED TO FIND HOUSING ON 5 OF THE 8 WIRES BURNT AND MOST OF THE WIRE BURNT THROUGH THE WIRE. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. *TR

#10255101 | January 14, 2009

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON,FOLLOWED BY THE BRAKE LIGHT BLINKING THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TACHOMETER GOES TO 0 AND STOPS WORKING EVEN THOUGH I AM ACCELERATING. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE IT CAN BE RESEARCHED ON HTTP://TECH.BENTLEYPUBLISHERS.COM/THREAD.JSPA?THREADID=2447&TSTART=0. *TR

#566875 | August 28, 2002

THE VECHICLE IS HAVING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS, CONSUMERS WIFE FOUND WATER IN THE CAR ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE, AND THEN TRIED TO START THE IGINTION, HOWEVER IT WOULD NOT START, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOK AT ALL REPAIR WAS PAID PULL. *MJ *CB

#725121 | July 25, 2000

SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITH NO ENGINE SYSTEMS AND NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. SAFTEY CONCERN FROM REAR END ACCIDENTS FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND NO AVOIDANCE CONTROL. ALSO, REGULAR LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID REQUIRES CONSTANT MONITORING.

#718180 | February 1, 2000

VW HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSATS ELECTRICAL. VERY DANGEROUS. CAR STALLS INTERMITTENT. ALMOST GOT HIT MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE CAR STALLED. ALMOST LOST CONTROL ON THE FREEWAY WHEN CAR LOSS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE. *AK

#548418 | September 30, 1999

REMOTE DOES NOT OPEN / CLOSE LOCKS ON DOOR. *YC

#543494 | February 2, 1999

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES CONTINUALLY, UNABLE TO RECTIFY FAILURE WHICH CAUSES MANY COMPONENT FAILURES.

Other 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 28 complaints Suspensionfront 28 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 24 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 22 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 21 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 11 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 11 complaints Seats 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 7 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 7 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Service Brakes Electric 4 complaints Steeringlinkages 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint

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