1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical Systemignition Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
5 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
1) ON EARLY MODEL VOLKSWAGEN PASSATS WITH THE 4CYL. 1.8 LITRE TURBO MOTORS, THE IGNITION CONTROL UNIT WILL FAIL WITH NO WARNINGS AT ALL. 2)THE CAR DOES NOT RUN PROPERLY. THE OWNER IS LEFT WITH CONSTANT MISFIRING, AND IF DRIVEN CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS EMISSION TROUBLES DOWN THE ROAD. SINCE THE FAILURE IS COMPLETELY RANDOM AND SHOWS NO SIGNS OF A PROBLEM, THIS CAN AND USUALLY WILL LEAVE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS STRANDED. 3)THE UNIT MUST BE REPLACED OR THE CAR WILL NOT RUN PROPERLY. I PURCHASED A UNIT OF THE BRAND HUCO, BECAUSE THE OEM UNIT (BOSCH) LISTS FOR NEARLY $400.
CAR STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION COIL SWITCH. ENGINE WORK VERY SLOWLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD GONE OUT, NOTHING IN VEHICLE THAT WAS ELECTRICAL MOVED AT ALL. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS TAKING A LOOK AT VEHICLE.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION STEERING LOCK. ONE TIME SINCE THE REPAIRS THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STOPPED WORKING FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME. ALL COMPONENTS ARE OPERATING FINE NOW. *JG
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WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS W/THIS VEHICLE (SUSPENSION, TEMP SENSORS) BEFORE PROBLEMS WERE "KNOWN". THIS LATEST INCIDENT IS NOW @APPROX $1000 FOR DIAGNOSING AND THE EXACT NATURE OF THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DISCOVERED
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# 4 MISFIRE CAUSING LOSS OF OPERATION. *ET
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
Electrical System
7 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
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