Vehicle Safety Data

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Visibility Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

4 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Visibility Complaints

#10447359 |
THE VEHICLE HAS A SAFETY ISSUE AS I CANNOT SEE WHEN I PUT THE HEATER ON. THE WINDSHIELD BECOMES COMPLETELY COVERED WITH STEAM. I HAVE ALMOST CRASHED 5 TIMES ALREADY. HELP! *TR
#10410358 |
2002 VW PASSAT PLASTIC LENS COVER OVER THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE SO FILMY, CLOUDY CAN HARDLY SEE AT NIGHT..THE LENS COVERS HAVE BEEN CLOUDY FOR YEARS, I NOTICE LOTS OF CARS WITH CLOUDY LENS COVER NOT JUST VW...SHOULD BE SAFETY RECALL..... DO WE WAIT LIKE WE DID ON NO DOC LOANS UNTIL WE ADMIT WE HAVE A PROBLEM.........NO EXACT INCIDENT BUT I'M SURE THEY HAVE HAPPENED. *TR
#10358541 |
THE HEADLIGHT LENS ON MY PASSAT HAVE BECOME "CLOUDED" OVER TIME RESULTING IN REDUCED BRIGHTNESS FROM THE HEADLAMPS AND CREATING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION AT NIGHT. IN DISCUSSING THE ISSUE WITH OTHER PASSAT OWNERS, IT'S CLEAR THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE REDUCED BRIGHTNESS HAS BECOME A TRUE SAFETY HAZARD OVER TIME AS VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS SEVERELY AFFECTED. THE LENS IS ACTUALLY OPAQUE AT THIS POINT. VOLKSWAGEN DENIES RESPONSIBILITY AS THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
#10011776 |
NAR 3-10-03 WITH THE CONSUMER VEHICLE HAVING LESS THAN 7000 MILES, MANY PROBLEMS OCCURRED, THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS FROZE FROM THE INSIDE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, THE IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT FLOODED WHEN IT RAINED OR SNOWED, ALSO THE CARPETS AND POLLEN FILTER WERE DAMAGED DUE TO THE FLOOD. THE CONSUMERS WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED AND SUGGESTED THAT A FULL REFUND BE GIVEN OR HAVE VOLVO TO GIVE THEM A NEW 2003 PASSAT, EQUALLY EQUIPPED AS THE 2002 AT THE SAME PURCHASE PRICE. *CB *JB

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 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 Interior Lighting 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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