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1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

4 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash 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.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10178188 | Fire
OWNER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, PARKED IT, AND THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HEATER AND ALSO NOTICED THE HOOD LIGHT GOING ON AND OFF. FIRE BURNED THROUGHOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND PART OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE. CAUSE UNDETERMINED. *NM
#10125701 |
ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY LIGHT UP AND SOUND AN EMERGENCY. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO GARAGES, AND NEITHER PLACE CAN DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. SOMETIMES I CANI FEEL MY ABS SYSTEM LOCK UP IF I AM TURNING (NOT IN ANY WET CONDITIONS); AND IN THOSE OCCASIONS, I WAS FORTUNATE THAT NO CARS HAD BEEN COMING TOWARD ME B/C I WAS UNABLE TO GAIN CONTROL. NEITHER MECHANIC SAW ANY FAULT IN MY BRAKES, BRAKE PADS, SHOES, ETC., SO THERE IS SOMETHING ELECTRICAL TO BLAME; AND THIS IS A COMPLAINT HEARD OFTEN WITH 1998-1999 VW PASSATS. EITHER WAY, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE, ONLY 300.00 IN DIAGNOSTICS.
#566919 |
CONSUMER STATES INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS GOING OUT OR NOT COMING ON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. BULB NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TT
#711008 |
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN MY VW PASSTA. I HAVE HAD THE RADIO PICK THE TURN SIGNAL WHILE LISTENING TO AM STATIONS. THE LIGHTS IN THE AIRCONDITIONG COMPONENT STOPPED WORKING. THE PASSAENGER DR BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE LOCKING MECHANISM IS STILL BROKEN (EVEN AFTER 4-5 TRIPS TO THE DEALER). THE PASSENGER DOOR BEHING THE FRONT PASSENGER HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED BECAUSE IT WOULD NO LOCK. THE TRUCK MECHANISM STOPPED LOCKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE LIGHTS IN THE BACK FELL OUT. THE CAR SIMPLY CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE SECURITY SYSTEM WENT HAYWIRE FOR NO REASON.

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 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 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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