1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Interior Lighting Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Interior Lighting Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
4 interior lighting 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Interior Lighting Complaints
#762977
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1)TRUNK LIGHT STOPPED WORKING JUST PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD, WIRING PROBLEM, COST TO REPAIR $200. 2)ABS LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY, ABOUT 1 YEAR NOW,DEALER GETS 3 PAGES OF DIAGNOSTIC ERROR MESSAGES. CAN'T DETERMINE PROBLEM WITH LIGHT BUT ABS IS SUPPOSEDLY WORKING. COST: 3DAYS CAR RENTAL, AND $300 OUT OF POCKET. 3)FRONT END SUSPENSION: CRUNCHING NOISE AND BOUNCE. BOUNCE CORRECTED-DEALER REPLACED STABLIZER BAR, $284. NOISE CONTINUES(6 MONTHS), DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE PROBLEM. GETTING WORSE, AFRAID FRONT END WILL CRASH INTO GROUND. 4)TIMING BELT BROKE, DEALER REPLACED ENGINE AT NO COST. 5)ENGINE REPLACEMENT CAUSED PROBLEM WITH RADIO. RADIO WILL NOT ACCEPT CODE. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. 6)REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO DOWN WHEN INDICATED, FALLS DOWN A FEW MINUTES LATER. ALSO, DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN UNLOCKED. 7)SOMETIMES THE IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN WHEN STARTING CAR.*AK
#745311
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED EARLY ON IN OWNERSHIP. WATER PUMP, OIL PUMP, TIMING BELT REPLACED TWO MONTHS AGO. TURBO REPLACED TWICE AND STILL DEFECTIVE. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, HEATED SEAT, TRUNK LIGHT. SUSPENSION SYSTEM BUSHINGS NEED REPLACEMENT @ ONLY 56,000 MILES. STEERING COLUMN REPLACED EARLY ON.
#550756
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TRUCK LIGHT INOPETRABLE. NLM
#550756
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DRIVER'S INTERIOR DOOR LIGHT IS INOPERABLE. NLM
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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
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
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