Vehicle Safety Data

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Interior Lighting Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Interior Lighting Issues in the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 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 Interior Lighting Complaints

#10237432 |
REAR TAIL LIGHT ON 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 4 MOTION REMAINED ON EVEN WHEN CAR WAS SHUT OFF OR LOCKED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED COMFORT CONTROL MODEL FOR $500.00. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON PERIODICALLY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND THE PASSENGER DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB. *TR
#10233579 | Fire
MY 2002 VW PASSAT INITIALLY BLEW THE #5 FUSE WHICH CONTROLS THE A/C, STEERING WHEEL ITEMS (HORN, VOLUME CONTROL, ETC.) AND ITEMS ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR. THE FUSE WAS REPLACED AND SUBSEQUENTLY I EXPERIENCED SMOKING IN THE AREA OF THE SUN VISOR. REMOVING THE VISOR, I NOTICED FRAYED WIRING AND BURNT WIRING INSULATION. IN ADDITION THERE WAS SPARKING INSIDE THE ROOF AREA. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY CUT THE FRAYED WIRE AND TAPED IT UP, WITH A MORE COMPLETE REPAIR TO COME IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. DRIVING THE CAR HOME LATER THAT DAY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AGAIN WITH THE ADDITION OF CRACKLING SOUNDS. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER THAT EVENING. THE DEALER IS NOW LOOKING AT THE WIRING AND HAS FOUND AT LEAST ONE WIRE LEADING FROM THE VISOR AREA ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FUSE BOX WHICH...

Other 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignition 134 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 56 complaints Electrical System 52 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 45 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 28 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 24 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 17 complaints Structure 17 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 15 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 15 complaints Service Brakes 15 complaints Engine 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Service Brakes Electric 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 6 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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