Issue ID | 175316 |
Internal NHTSA # | 711008 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 10/12/98 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had numerous problems with the various electrical components in my vw passta. I have had the radio pick the turn signal while listening to am stations. The lights in the airconditiong component stopped working. The passaenger dr behind the drivers side locking mechanism is still broken (even after 4-5 trips to the dealer). The passenger door behing the front passenger had to be completely replaced because it would no lock. The truck mechanism stopped locking and had to be replaced. The lights in the back fell out. The car simply cut off while driving for no apparent reason. The security system went haywire for no reason. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLUMBIA, SC |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B4WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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