2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
THIS PAST SUNDAY, MY SON WAS DRIVING ON 95 AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL EXPLODED OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. HE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, NOR DID HE GET A FLAT TIRE. THE METAL HOLDING THE TIRE LITERALLY BROKE, THE WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR CAUSING THE CAR TO DROP ON THE FRONT AXLE WHILE HE WAS DOING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY.
I PREFACE THIS BY SAYING THIS IS MY FIRST KEYLESS CAR AND I DON'T LIKE IT. IT IS SOMETIMES CONFUSING AS TO WHETHER THE CAR IS RUNNING OR OFF AND THE IGNITION BUTTON LOOKS IDENTICAL IN BOTH SCENARIOS. ON JUNE 12, I PARKED MY CAR (IT WAS STATIONARY) AND TOOK MY DOG INTO HER DAY CARE CENTER. WHILE I WAS IN THERE, MY CAR APPARENTLY ROLLED OUT OF THE LOT AND CAME TO REST ON A SIDEWALK. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS INJURED AND ONLY THE BUMPER AND REAR LIGHT WERE IMPACTED. WHILE I THOUGHT I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, I MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY HAVE LEFT THE CAR IN DRIVE WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THIS IS MY CONCERN. WITH KEYED SYSTEMS, THE SAFETY MECHANISM IS THAT ONE CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY UNTIL THE CAR IS PROPERLY IN PARK (I ASSUME OTHERS HAVE DONE THIS). WITH THE KEYLESS,...
SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WITH NO IMPACT WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. VW REFUSES TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY, IT WAS EVEN DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME NEEDS TO BE REPLACED NOW.
Other 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Air Bags
27 complaints
Unknown Or Other
20 complaints
Electrical System
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Service Brakes
15 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
7 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
4 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Camera System
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalinfotainment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint