2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 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 Structurebody Complaints
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2007 PASSAT WATER LEAK FOOTWELL THAT CAUSES PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DAMAGED : SUDDENLY AFTER A RAINY DAY, WATER COMES FROM SUNROOF TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOTWELL AND MADE CARPET WET AND STORES WATER BELOW THE CARPET. THAT CAUSED PASSENGER SIDE 'S AIRBAG MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN AIRBAG FAULT. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT HAPPENS WITH SOME VW CARS AND PLEASE GET YOUR CAR CHECKED FOR WATER LEAK. THEY TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR NEITHER THE AIRBAG NOR THE WATER LEAK. I BELIEVE THERE WAS TOO MUCH WATER BELOW THE CARPET WHICH DIRECTLY PUTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE SAFETY IN DANGER SINCE IT THE ELECTRONIC PARTS AND WIRES WERE IN WATER FOR LONG TIME.
FAULTY DOOR HANDLES ARE PREVENTING ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER BEING LOCKED IN THE CAR AFTER AN ACCIDENT. FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR NOW, THE DOOR HANDLES ARE ONLY ENGAGING WITH THE INNER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM OCCASIONALLY. ONE CAN HEAR THE UNLOCK MECHANISM CLICK WHEN ENGAGING THE REMOTE, BUT WHEN ONE TRIES TO PULL THE HANDLE, IT IS MISSING THE USUAL TENSION AND LIFTS MORE EASILY THAN USUAL, AND THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN. IF ONE CRAWLS INTO THE CAR VIA ANOTHER DOOR (POTENTIALLY THROUGH THE TRUNK) AND MANUALLY OPERATES THE DOOR HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE, THE DOOR WILL OPEN. HOWEVER, PRESSING THE AUTO LOCK BUTTON ON ANY DOOR WHEN INSIDE WILL RELEASE THE LOCK, BUT WILL NOT ALLOW AN OUTSIDE PERSON TO PULL THE HANDLE (WHICH REMAINS STILL DISCONNECTED). THE ISSUE STARTED WITH THE DRIVER DOOR AND OVER TIME HAS MOVED TO ALL...
Other 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Air Bags
104 complaints
Electrical System
32 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
31 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Service Brakes
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Visibilitywiper
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint