2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Visibility Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 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 Visibility Complaints
ON 1/28 12:30PM, AFTER AROUND 5 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING OUTSIDE MY GARAGE ONTO HIGHWAY WA-202, THE WINDOWS TURN VERY STEAMY. IN THE NEXT 10 MINUTES, WE TRIED HOT, AIR, AND AC. RECYCLED AND NOT. IT JUST BECAME WORSE AND WARM STEAM COMES OUT OF VENTS AND COMPLETELY BLOCKS SEEING INTO FRONT. AND MY WIFE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND YOUNG DAUGHTERS FROM THE CAR SEAT IN THE BACK SEE STEAM ALL AROUND AND CANNOT SEE THROUGH WINDOWS EITHER. THIS DAMAGE ALMOST TURNS INTO A DISASTER ACCIDENT FOR MY ENTIRE FAMILY ON THE STATE HIGH WAY. MY PASSAT GLS HAS BEEN CAREFULLY MAINTAINED AND PROTECTED IN THE FULL GATED GARAGE. NEVER WATER DAMAGE WITH IT. WE ARE GENUINELY LOOKING FORWARD A FAIR SOLUTION OR TREATMENT FROM VW. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR ANY DOCUMENT YOU WANT. *TT
MY LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT KEPT CHIMING IN MY CAR EVEN THOUGH THE DOOR WAS SHUT. I RECENTLY TOOK MY VW PASSAT TO A DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A $400 COST. THE WIPER MOTOR THAT BROKE, WAS LEAKING FLUID INTO THE LOCK, WHICH I HAD TO REPLACE 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I NOTICED RECALLS FOR THE SAME PART IN NEWER MODELS. MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Other 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
33 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
21 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
20 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
18 complaints
Electrical System
16 complaints
Seats
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
9 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint